Wednesday, August 27, 2008

Wrapping Up Sammy

Collecting a few Sammy Keys sidebar items before moving on to the next book.

Essential Questions
1. What are the elements of a mystery? (What makes it different from other writing?)
2. What are the qualities of a good mystery? What makes it an enjoyable read?

Characters:
Samantha (Sammy) Keyes: 7th grade girl, skinny, no makeup.
Marissa: Sammy's best friend. Rich.
Heather Acosta: aka Firehead, Sammy's 7th grade nemisis
Grams: Sammy's grandmother. Sammy lives with her at the Sernior Highrise.
Lady Lana: Sammy's Mother.
Madame Nashira: The crime victim and fortune teller.
Officer Borsh: Policeman that Sammy has had previous run-in with.
Hudson Graham: Funny booted book lover
Rommel: Hudson's digging dog.
Bill Eckert: Quiet tenent of Hudson
Mr.Garnucci: Building manager at the Senior Highrise.
Brandon MacKensie: Marissa's Cousin
Mikey: Marissa's Brother
Mrs. Graybill: Nosey neighbor at Senior Highrise. Sammy tries to avoid her.

Chapter Titles (Ours)
17. Marissa's money is on...
16. Helping Heather Heal
15. Pulling the wool over her eyes
14. HH 423
13. Heavenly Visit
12. Closet Company
11. Makin a point
10. The Stupid Money
9. Quick Long Shower
8. Uncovered
7. Its only a matter of time
6. There's milk in those!
5. Suspended Reflection
4. Firehead pledges revenge.
3. Sort of Mediumish
2. Where's Mikey?
1. Sammy waves

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