The Power of Reading and Writing What if reading and writing help us build meaningful skills and deeper understanding? When we teach students to read through mysteries, we can also foster critical thinking and analysis. This leads to the skills we want them to develop and the core values we want them to hold. As we read: We can tread carefully... through the rising darkness of criminal consequences and motivations to find our way to truth with intriguing characters and si

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Mysteries are a captivating genre that not only entertains but also enhances critical thinking, problem-solving, and imagination.

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I adjusted the light at the top of my computer, signed into Zoom, and waited. It was the last session of class with a tech savvy kid who...