The Super Sunny Murder Club Challenges!
Calling all junior detectives and master storytellers! Get ready to unleash a wave of creativity with our Super Sunny Murder Club Author Challenges, now available for you to explore any time!
How many of you remember the excitement of the Big Primary Author Week? Back by popular demand, we’ve bundled all those thrilling, pre-recorded author videos and captivating challenges into one incredible resource.
Dive in with your class to solve mysteries, craft compelling crimes, design brilliant detectives, and weave suspenseful plot twists alongside some of your favourite authors. Whether you choose to embark on a daily detective mission or spread the fun over a few weeks, these engaging challenges are the perfect way to spark imagination, boost writing skills, and cultivate a lifelong love of mystery. The clues are waiting – are you ready to crack the case?
Want to get your class in the mood?
Here’s a link to our special Reading Rocks resources to go with the challenge. Hang them in your class or reading area to start creating a buzz about reading!
Big Author Week Door hanger.pdf
Ready to unlock the mystery?
Here’s our day by day / challenge by challenge guide to help you plan for each day:
Day 1: Crime Creation 101!
Alright, junior detectives, let’s kick off our mystery-solving adventure! Today, we’re teaming up with the brilliant E.L. Norry, author of ‘Summertime and the Killing is Easy,’ who’s ready to reveal the secrets of crafting a captivating crime. Get ready to think big picture and scatter those clever clues like breadcrumbs, setting the perfect stage for a whodunnit that’ll keep everyone guessing!
Don’t forget to refer to the planning sheet above for more lesson planning magic. The button below will take you to today’s worksheet for pupils.
Day 2: Design Your Detective Duo!
Alright, super sleuths! It’s Day 2, and we’re bringing in the brilliant Maisie Chan to help you craft the ultimate detective team. Get ready to think about opposites and create a crime-solving duo with a trusty sidekick that’s truly unforgettable! Remember to check your planning sheet for more clues, and click below for your Day 2 worksheet.
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Day 3: Set the Scene for Suspense!
Alright, super sleuths, get ready to transport your readers! Today, Annabelle Sami, author of ‘A Berry Juicy Murder,’ will show you how to craft a setting that’s so vivid, your readers will practically feel the sun (or the shivers!). Remember to use your five senses to create a captivating scene for your mystery. Check your planning sheet for more clues, and don’t forget to grab your Day 3 worksheet!
Day 4: Twist and Teaser Time!
Alright, super sleuths, get ready for the grand finale of mystery writing – the TWIST! Today, the brilliant Serena Patel, author of ‘Deadly Departure,’ will show you how to shock, surprise, and send your readers (and detectives!) in a whole new direction. Get ready to sprinkle in those ‘red herrings’ and craft a mind-blowing turn of events! Remember to check your planning sheet for more clues, and don’t forget to grab your Day 4 worksheet!
Day 5: Bonus
Let’s bring the mystery together! Here’s our final video:
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