This week, Heights Middle School students are engaged in a schoolwide game of Clue, but this is no ordinary game. Wadsworth, the butler, witnessed something in the dead of night, something that shook him deeply. Bound by the unbreakable code of the butler, he cannot come right out and say what it was. Instead, he is releasing clues each morning during announcements, leaving students to piece together the truth on their own.
The suspense builds all week long, right up until this Friday, when the entire school will participate in a “Drop Everything and Write” event. With 30 minutes on the clock, students will put pen to paper and craft an argumentative response using a handout. The challenge is clear: students must identify who they believe is responsible for what the butler witnessed, and defend their case with a claim, supporting evidence, and sound reasoning. This is mystery, critical thinking, and ELA instruction woven into a fun experience.
The knights are on the case. Go, Knights!
A team of teachers will spend Friday afternoon reviewing every submission and selecting the top three winners. The prizes? Family-friendly and absolutely worth writing for.
A HUGE SHOUTOUT goes to the teachers, staff, and administrators at Heights for designing yet another creative event that strengthens school climate, builds excitement, and supports strong attendance throughout the week, all while reinforcing ELA concepts in a way that students will remember.
In the photos, students gather around the Clues Board at the school entrance, studying the evidence carefully. You may also spot two of our very own suspects making appearances in the hallways: Mrs. Peacock and Professor Plum.