The Case of the Missing Millionaire

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The Case of the Missing Millionaire

• Writing Options

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WRITING PROMPTS Choose 1

• The Detectives Report
• Write from the viewpoint of the detective who
  investigated the case, explaining what probably
  happened. Be sure to back up your conclusions
  with solid evidence. Be sure to include a name
  on your report.

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WRITING PROMPT Choose 1

• In The Local News
• Write out your version of what happened as a
  story in the newspaper, or an in-depth report on
  the evening news. Again, make sure you include
  solid evidence from the crime scene. Remember to
  be a responsible journalist and distinguish facts
  and evidence from peoples opinions or
  allegations. For example, in writing about a
  suspect, the word alleged or suspected should
  be used.

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WRITING PROMPT Choose 1

• A Suspect Talks
• Write from the point of view of one of the
  suspects. Use solid evidence from your data
  collection and analysis. Be sure to include
  inferences about what may have happened, who else
  might have done it, and what their motive might
  be for committing the crime. You should write
  with a developed character voice that sounds
  like the suspect is talking. Be creative and
  include surprise twists and turns.

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WRITING PROMPT Choose 1

• Court Talk.
• Pretend that you are the one to record the
  proceedings at the trial of this case. You will
  need to create conversations and dialogue that
  script what was said by the suspect, witnesses,
  judge, lawyers, and the final verdict of the
  jury. Be sure to include solid evidence that was
  collected. You should also let the reader know
  clearly who is speaking and what they are saying.
  Create distinct voices for your characters so
  that we understand their personalities.