The Mysteries of Harris Burdick

Mysteriously, pictures were left to Harris Burdick, which were odd, to say the least. Some of the pictures were of magical events, some of the events were suspicious, and some were just downright crazy.

Your job is to first choose one of the pictures Harris Burdick left behind, then to write a story that explains the picture. Each of the pictures includes a title and a one sentence cap-tion. You must use this to begin your story.

Use the graphic organizers to help you develop your story and the characters. Once finished with the organizers, begin writing your story to tell about one of Harris Burdick’s great mysteries.

Have fun and be creative!

Archie Smith, Boy Wonder “A tiny voice asked, “Is he the one?”

A Strange Day in July “He threw with all his might, but the stone came skipping back.”

Uninvited Guests His heart was pounding. He was sure he had seen the doorknob turn.

Mr. Linden’s Library He had warned her about the book. Now it was too late.

The Seven Chairs The fifth one ended up in France.

Analyze the Picture

Choose one of the pictures and then answer the

following questions to help you write your story.

What do you see?

What do you have questions about?

What seems to be so mysterious in the picture?

Title of the Picture: ______________________

First line of the story: ___________________________________________

Beginning

Middle End

Describe the major events that will

happen in your story.

Major Story Events

Problem:

What is the climax of the story?

Remember: Climax is the high point. The part that has the

reader on the edge of their seats.

Problem/Solution

Solution: