Literary Detective Challenges

          Module 1: Introduction to Literary Investigation

Section 1: Tools for the Detective’s Mind  
- Lesson 1: Recognizing the Clue  
  Module 1, Section 1, Lesson 1 Recognizing the Clue  
- Lesson 2: Asking the Right Questions  
  Module 1, Section 1, Lesson 2 Asking the Right Questions  

Section 2: Exploring Narrative Structure  
- Lesson 1: Identifying the Beginning, Middle, and End  
  Module 1, Section 2, Lesson 1 Identifying the Beginning, Middle, and End  
- Lesson 2: Mapping the Storyline  
  Module 1, Section 2, Lesson 2 Mapping the Storyline  

Section 3: Characters as Clues  
- Lesson 1: Detecting Character Traits  
  Module 1, Section 3, Lesson 1 Detecting Character Traits  
- Lesson 2: Uncovering Motivations  
  Module 1, Section 3, Lesson 2 Uncovering Motivations  

Section 4: Setting the Scene  
- Lesson 1: Observing the Environment  
  Module 1, Section 4, Lesson 1 Observing the Environment  
- Lesson 2: Interpreting the Atmosphere  
  Module 1, Section 4, Lesson 2 Interpreting the Atmosphere  

Section 5: Fair Play with Facts  
- Lesson 1: Distinguishing Fact from Opinion  
  Module 1, Section 5, Lesson 1 Distinguishing Fact from Opinion  
- Lesson 2: Recording Evidence  
  Module 1, Section 5, Lesson 2 Recording Evidence  


Module 2: Close Reading and Clue Extraction

Section 1: Decoding Descriptive Language  
- Lesson 1: Picking Up Sensory Details  
  Module 2, Section 1, Lesson 1 Picking Up Sensory Details  
- Lesson 2: Understanding Figurative Speech  
  Module 2, Section 1, Lesson 2 Understanding Figurative Speech  

Section 2: Analyzing Dialogue  
- Lesson 1: Listening for Subtext  
  Module 2, Section 2, Lesson 1 Listening for Subtext  
- Lesson 2: Inferring Relationships  
  Module 2, Section 2, Lesson 2 Inferring Relationships  

Section 3: Detail Dissection  
- Lesson 1: Breaking Down Passages  
  Module 2, Section 3, Lesson 1 Breaking Down Passages  
- Lesson 2: Summarizing Key Points  
  Module 2, Section 3, Lesson 2 Summarizing Key Points  

Section 4: Evidence from Text  
- Lesson 1: Finding Supporting Details  
  Module 2, Section 4, Lesson 1 Finding Supporting Details  
- Lesson 2: Validating Interpretations  
  Module 2, Section 4, Lesson 2 Validating Interpretations  

Section 5: Building a Clue Journal  
- Lesson 1: Organizing Observations  
  Module 2, Section 5, Lesson 1 Organizing Observations  
- Lesson 2: Revisiting Stored Clues  
  Module 2, Section 5, Lesson 2 Revisiting Stored Clues  


Module 3: Enigma of Symbols

Section 1: Introduction to Literary Symbols  
- Lesson 1: Recognizing Symbolic Elements  
  Module 3, Section 1, Lesson 1 Recognizing Symbolic Elements  
- Lesson 2: Understanding Simple Metaphors  
  Module 3, Section 1, Lesson 2 Understanding Simple Metaphors  

Section 2: Nature as a Symbol  
- Lesson 1: Interpreting Weather and Landscapes  
  Module 3, Section 2, Lesson 1 Interpreting Weather and Landscapes  
- Lesson 2: Connecting Nature to Emotions  
  Module 3, Section 2, Lesson 2 Connecting Nature to Emotions  

Section 3: Everyday Objects in Stories  
- Lesson 1: Finding Meaning in Ordinary Items  
  Module 3, Section 3, Lesson 1 Finding Meaning in Ordinary Items  
- Lesson 2: Analyzing Repeated Motifs  
  Module 3, Section 3, Lesson 2 Analyzing Repeated Motifs  

Section 4: Colors and Their Connotations  
- Lesson 1: Exploring Color Symbolism  
  Module 3, Section 4, Lesson 1 Exploring Color Symbolism  
- Lesson 2: Emotions Behind the Shades  
  Module 3, Section 4, Lesson 2 Emotions Behind the Shades  

Section 5: Symbols in Actions  
- Lesson 1: Understanding Gesture and Movement  
  Module 3, Section 5, Lesson 1 Understanding Gesture and Movement  
- Lesson 2: Decoding Symbolic Behaviors  
  Module 3, Section 5, Lesson 2 Decoding Symbolic Behaviors  


Module 4: Thematic Investigation

Section 1: Spotting Central Ideas  
- Lesson 1: Identifying Major Themes  
  Module 4, Section 1, Lesson 1 Identifying Major Themes  
- Lesson 2: Recognizing Recurrent Issues  
  Module 4, Section 1, Lesson 2 Recognizing Recurrent Issues  

Section 2: The Conflict Within  
- Lesson 1: Exploring Internal Struggles  
  Module 4, Section 2, Lesson 1 Exploring Internal Struggles  
- Lesson 2: Comparing External Conflicts  
  Module 4, Section 2, Lesson 2 Comparing External Conflicts  

Section 3: Lessons from Literature  
- Lesson 1: Understanding Moral Dilemmas  
  Module 4, Section 3, Lesson 1 Understanding Moral Dilemmas  
- Lesson 2: Drawing Personal Connections  
  Module 4, Section 3, Lesson 2 Drawing Personal Connections  

Section 4: The Role of the Setting in Themes  
- Lesson 1: Linking Environment and Message  
  Module 4, Section 4, Lesson 1 Linking Environment and Message  
- Lesson 2: Contextualizing Time and Place  
  Module 4, Section 4, Lesson 2 Contextualizing Time and Place  

Section 5: Building a Theme Profile  
- Lesson 1: Compiling Evidence for Themes  
  Module 4, Section 5, Lesson 1 Compiling Evidence for Themes  
- Lesson 2: Presenting a Theme Summary  
  Module 4, Section 5, Lesson 2 Presenting a Theme Summary  


Module 5: Narrative Puzzle Solvers

Section 1: Understanding Storytelling Techniques  
- Lesson 1: Recognizing Narrative Techniques  
  Module 5, Section 1, Lesson 1 Recognizing Narrative Techniques  
- Lesson 2: Uncovering Story Layers  
  Module 5, Section 1, Lesson 2 Uncovering Story Layers  

Section 2: Piecing Together the Plot  
- Lesson 1: Identifying Key Plot Points  
  Module 5, Section 2, Lesson 1 Identifying Key Plot Points  
- Lesson 2: Analyzing Plot Progression  
  Module 5, Section 2, Lesson 2 Analyzing Plot Progression  

Section 3: Perspective and Point of View  
- Lesson 1: Exploring Different Narrators  
  Module 5, Section 3, Lesson 1 Exploring Different Narrators  
- Lesson 2: Evaluating Reliability  
  Module 5, Section 3, Lesson 2 Evaluating Reliability  

Section 4: Creative Problem Solving in Stories  
- Lesson 1: Formulating Alternative Endings  
  Module 5, Section 4, Lesson 1 Formulating Alternative Endings  
- Lesson 2: Correcting Plot Inconsistencies  
  Module 5, Section 4, Lesson 2 Correcting Plot Inconsistencies  

Section 5: The Detective’s Final Report  
- Lesson 1: Summarizing Literary Findings  
  Module 5, Section 5, Lesson 1 Summarizing Literary Findings  
- Lesson 2: Presenting a Coherent Analysis  
  Module 5, Section 5, Lesson 2 Presenting a Coherent Analysis