"My name is Sherlock Holmes. It is my business to know what other people do not know." -Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, The Adventure of the Blu This murder mystery party was a blast! Come see how I set up and executed (pun totally intended) a murder mystery dinner for 20 teens in my house, complete with hidden clues, a detectives board, and an incredible dinner! For the last year, my 12 year old has been obbsessed with the stories of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Specifically, anything Sherlock Holmes. So in honor of his 13th birthday, along with my love of literature themed parties, I decided to throw him the biggest bash ever! (With a side of murder.) Although the party was mostly my invention and imagination, the murder mystery game was purchased from a website. Here is the synopsis (and link) of the game off of the website MyMysteryParty.com: "Sherlock and Watson are hosting a dinner party with an intriguing group of guests at their flat on Baker Street. Londoners were shocked recently when the infamous Lord Blackstone assisted Scotland Yard with the capture of the depraved serial killer, Victor von Vacher. Has Lord Blackstone turned a new leaf and abandoned his cult of followers? Or, is this all a ruse to gain the trust of those he seeks to destroy? Alas, you have been invited to the party and wouldn't miss it for the world. This is where your story begins." The entire thing was based at a upscale dinner party so I decided to feed the kids a menu that the birthday boy was thrilled to be part of. Menu Appetizers: Shrimp cocktail, Sherlock Holmes silhouette cookies, and black licorice pipes. Drinks: Tea and sparkling cider. Soup Course: Chicken and rice soup with overnight crusty bread. Main Course: Roast beef, roast potatoes, & gravy, and vegetable tray. Dessert: mini pies, cinnamon bunt cake, lemon bunt cake, lemon mini tarts. I wish I got more photos of the food, but I had 20 teens in my house so every thing was snapped up the second it went out except the cake. The invitations had costume suggestions that went along with each character, and all of our incredible guests showed up ready to play the part! I had a few favorites; Seriously, our friends are the best!! The decor was all focused on Victorian era apartment style, similar to one that Sherlock Holmes himself would have had. I used a large, black, science fair, tri-fold board and stuck it to the wall with contact strips. Then came the fun part. I printed a poster sized map of 1859 London and placed it in the center. Then, I added clues and fun bits of trivia and I had a investigator's murder wall. Between Google and my vintage newspaper collection, I didn't buy anything but paper for this project. I wanted it to resemble what Sherlock may have had up on his walls when he was doing an investigation so it was messy, kind of all-over-the-place and with ripped parts of newspapers, and even a bloody handkerchief for good measure. The rest of the decor followed suit. All kinds of vintage London and candlelight, with a touch of macabre. The game was set up in rounds with three stages and a solution round. The guests got their character bio-sheets along with their invitations and were able to start with pregame clues as soon as they got here. I chose a special girl for the victim. I knew she would eat up the part as she is a wonderful stage actress and even assistant director before she graduated. She was perfect for the part of the opera star who had blackmailed one too many people at the party... Clues were found, characters were accused, and lots of laughs were had. After the game, we had fun at the photo booth which I set up to look like a vintage mug shot wall. Our constable helped us round up the suspects. Last but not least, the favors. Because the theme was so complex and took so much, I made simple favors for the kids to take with them. Something to encourage reading. Maybe even a bit of Sherlock Holmes.
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Love a good murder mystery or a detective drama? Channel your inner Sherlock Holmes for your next date night and catch Olivia Hall's killer who's still roaming the streets of London! Get ready for a heart-racing, nail-biting, blood-chilling night of playing detectives. Work as a team and investigate suspects' statements, coroner's reports, forensic lab's findings, call logs and a bunch of other gripping evidence to solve this cold case file. So what are you waiting for? This case won't solve itself! WHAT TO EXPECT This Cold Case File game is a digital product It includes PDF instructions and 3 PDF envelopes of evidence made up of 30 pages Evidence includes witness reports, victim's call logs, coroner's reports, forensic lab's findings, suspects' bank statements, receipts, maps and a variety of other documents Print out the evidence or view it on your laptop/ tablet You will need to work as a team to review the evidence, analyse it and use deductive reasoning to determine which of the suspects is a killer The case should take about 2-3 hours to solve You'll get access to an online page with additional clues, where you'll be able to check whether you've solved the case correctly The cold case and the story is completely made up, including all characters and evidence PERFECT FOR Couples who love detective drama and are up for a good challenge. HOW TO DOWNLOAD After you complete the purchase on our website, you will see your order confirmation screen with a button to instantly download your 'Cold Case File' Printable Date Night Game. You will also receive an email containing a PDF download link. Please note: This is an instant digital download product. No physical items will be shipped. ABOUT OUR COMPANY A Twist Of Date helps busy bee couples in long term relationships to make date nights a breeze. All our date nights are designed to let you step away from your daily lives and have quality one on one time that brings you closer together.
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From Netflix to iPlayer, check out these top murder mysteries
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Wear your detective hats and read all the hints given in the riddle and solve the murder mystery. A woman died on a Sunday afternoon. The suspects were her husband, the maid, the driver & her daughter. The husband said who said he was out for lunch. The maid said she was cleaning the house. ... Read more
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This is a fun speaking activity for your pre-intermediate to advanced students. It is a detective story that engages students in conversation and will practice mainly questions and answers in simple present and simple past. **** You were invited to Mr Erringworth’s dinner party in his mansion. You will meet 9 people there, all of whom have some kind of relation with Mr Erringworth. Shortly after midnight, the host is found dead. It will be your task to interview all nine suspects and find the murderer. As the evening progresses you will get more information about the people and more details will be revealed. You will have to find the murderer’s name – his relation to Mr. Erringsworth – his motive – the used weapon – the room where the murder was committed and any additional information that are necessary to solve the case. **** 7 PAGES INCLUDING TEACHER´S NOTES *** Hope you like it. Please contact me with problems of any kind. - ESL worksheets
As kids get older, they're looking for more substantial mysteries to sink their teeth into. This makes recommending mystery books for 7th graders even more fun because I can start sharing my favorite mysteries! For this list, I've collected my favorite mystery books for your 7th grade readers. You'll find a great mix of historical fiction, contemporary fiction, high-stakes mysteries, a murder mystery, and several gentler cozy mysteries.
From Netflix to iPlayer, check out these top murder mysteries
This is a fun speaking activity for your pre-intermediate to advanced students. It is a detective story that engages students in conversation and will practice mainly questions and answers in simple present and simple past. **** You were invited to Mr Erringworth’s dinner party in his mansion. You will meet 9 people there, all of whom have some kind of relation with Mr Erringworth. Shortly after midnight, the host is found dead. It will be your task to interview all nine suspects and find the murderer. As the evening progresses you will get more information about the people and more details will be revealed. You will have to find the murderer’s name – his relation to Mr. Erringsworth – his motive – the used weapon – the room where the murder was committed and any additional information that are necessary to solve the case. **** 7 PAGES INCLUDING TEACHER´S NOTES *** Hope you like it. Please contact me with problems of any kind. - ESL worksheets
It's a simplified version of Cluedo board game to practise past simple and past continuous. The teacher sets the scene of the murder case and divides the students in groups. One group takes
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From Netflix to iPlayer, check out these top murder mysteries
Students follow the clues to solve a crime. Keys provided. Practice on Past Simple, mainly was or were............................................................... - ESL worksheets
A thrilling game of cat and mouse, murder and mystery... As the son of one of the most infamous Yakuza bosses in Japan, Shoto Tanaka's life has been anything but average. Then he meets the most popular athlete in Japan, Goro Nakamura. Goro is used to putting on a show for the public, and since he comes from a family of wealth and notoriety, he's frequently in the limelight. Shoto, like many others, is captivated by his icy charisma. What Shoto isn't aware of is that Goro is also the infamous 'Animosity Serial Killer' of Japan. In what ways will Goro and Shoto's profound devotion to one another and their various ideologies impact their complex relationship and those around them? This book contains explicit content and mature themes, including uncensored sex, bondage, violence, gore, and torture. It is not intended for anyone under 18 years of age. Product DetailsISBN-13: 9781427874528 Media Type: Paperback Publisher: Lovelove Publication Date: 11-28-2023 Pages: 304
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