Cozy Mystery English Online

In “Cozy Mystery English Online,” Episode, #183, Laura Nolette & Meredith Curtis discuss Meredith’s Who Dun It high school English course online at True North Homeschooling Academy. Writing a novel in high school and creating Who Dun It high school English course has been a win-win for their teens. Who Dun It is fun in a co-op and online classes where students read and write cozy mysteries. This out-of-the-box high school English course is a blessing to many homeschool families who want to experience the adventure of clues, red herrings, plot twists, creating suspects, and leading their detective on a merry chase until the murderer is apprehended.

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Show Notes

Our experience with novel writing in high school and eventually writing a who-dun-it.

Writing a Cozy Mystery

Cozy -no gore, clean, focus on solving a puzzle
Create detective, sidekick, friends, and suspects (characterization)
Create a scene-by-scene plot
Suspect’s Motives
Clues/Red Herrings
Setting/Tone/Mood/Christian Worldview
Plot Twists
Logic – Wrapping It Up

Who Dun It At Home

Read “Golden Age” Mystery Novels & Short Stories
Discuss Novels & Short Stories
Write a Short Story first semester
Write Novel second semester
Create Well-Rounded Characters/Introduce to Family
Read Sections of Short Story & Novel Aloud to Family
Get Input from Family
Watch Cozy Mysteries & Discuss with Parents

Who Dun It in Homeschool Co-op

Read “Golden Age” Mystery Novels & Short Stories
Discuss Novels & Short Stories
Write a Short Story first semester
Write Novel second semester
Create Well-Rounded Characters/Introduce in Class
Read Sections of Short Story & Novel Aloud
Peer Review Writing Club Style
Watch Cozy Mysteries & Discuss

Who Dun It Online

Read “Golden Age” Mystery Novels & Short Stories
Discuss Novels & Short Stories
Write a Short Story first semester
Write Novel second semester
Create Well-Rounded Characters/Introduce in Class
Read Sections of Short Story & Novel Aloud
Peer Review Writing Club Style
Watch Cozy Mysteries & Discuss

Who Dun It at True North Homeschool Academy

Literature & Composition: Who Dun It

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Literature Resources

Our curriculum works great at home; or in church, homeschool co-ops, and online classes, too! 😊

British Literature & Writing High School Class

Foundations of Western Literature by Meredith Curtis

Communications 101:Essays and Speeches High School Class

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20^th Century World History Fun Online

In “20^th Century World History Fun Online,” Episode, #181, Laura Nolette & Meredith Curtis talk about Meredith’s 20^th Century World History Class online at True North Homeschooling Academy. First, they talk about history co-oping and how they ended up leading a co-op and teaching online. They discuss history labs (design an amusement park, diaromas, acting out battles, radio shows, commercials) and how they add depth and fun to history studies.

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Show Notes

Our experience history co-oping and teaching online

History Classes In Person – Co-op

All ages together for history lab
Separate classes for discussing history material
Archaeological Dig
“Olympic Games”
Quill Pens & Berry Ink
Tin Punching
Act Out Stagecoach Robbery
Underground Railroad Game (similar to capture the flag)

History Labs in the 20^th Century

Games through the Century
DIY Miniature Gold
Diaroma of Battlefield – Trench Warfare
War II Poster
Listen to Music from each Decade
Radio Show – Truthful Reporting from Vietnam
Create an Airplane Company & Make Commercial
Plan a Trip on Route 66
Design an Amusement Park
Mapping
Family Trees
Much more!

Why Teaching the 20^th Century Is Needed

So much of history is being rewritten
20^th Century impacts 21^st Century
Socialism/Communism needs to be understood
Wars/Terrorism/Civil Rights Movement/Eugenics/
Set them up for success in the more formal years

World History 20^th Century

Online classes at True North Homeschool Academy
2 Classes – Middle School & High School
Textbook & Workbook at Home
Powerpoint, Videos, Project Sharing, and Discussion online

Benefits of Online History Fun

Teen LIKE history
Teens learn with other teens
Just one hour a week for 15 weeks/semester
Pleasant, wholesome atmosphere

20^th Century World History at True North Homeschool Academy

World History of the 20^th Century for High Schoolers

Twentieth Century History Modern World for Jr. High Students

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History Resources

Our curriculum works great at home; or in church, homeschool co-ops, and online classes, too! 😊

HIS Story of the 20th Century by Meredith Curtis

HIS Story of the 20th Century: High School Workbook by Meredith Curtis

HIS Story of the 20th Century Middle School Workbook

HIS Story of the 20th Century Cookbook by Meredith Curtis and Laura Nolette

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