The teacher will draw this semantic map on the board and explain that it is used to find out what a person knows about a particular subject. This type of mapping will also reinforce vocabulary in this area. Do not fill in the map. Have the students help you complete it. Examples are in italics.
Words and Phrases used
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In Mysteries
Clues, evidence, defendant
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Scene of the crime, witness,
Famous Mystery Characters
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and Authors
Pink Panther, Scooby Doo,
Encyclopedia Brown, Spider
Man, Batman, Agatha Christie,
Alfred Hitchcock, etc.
Title Mysteries
Location of Mystery
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Cases
England, USA, Hospitals,
Haunted Houses, Attics,
Office Buildings, Cruise Ships,
Basements, etc.
Famous Mystery Movies,
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TV shows, and Books
Scooby Doo, Nancy Drew,
Spencer for Hire, Barnaby
Jones, Columbo, etc.