Objective of Unit Pg.4
Objective of Unit
Goal: Hire Detective Elias Hart to solve a captivating mystery.
Task Description: You are about to step into a world of mystery and intrigue. Imagine you’ve encountered a puzzling situation that you can’t solve on your own. Like Mr. Chang, Ms. Rivera, and Mr. Thomas, you have a mystery that needs expert attention. Your task is to describe this mystery clearly and concisely to Detective Hart using the present perfect tense, which indicates actions that occurred at an unspecified time before now or actions that started in the past and continue to the present.
Example: “I have lost several valuable items under mysterious circumstances,” or “I have heard strange noises in my house at night.”
Purpose: This exercise will help you master the present perfect tense by applying it in real-life scenarios. You will practice forming sentences that describe experiences, changes, or actions that have a connection to the present. This task also aims to enhance your ability to think critically and detail events creatively and logically.
Guidance for Completion:
- Choose a unique mystery that interests you.
- Use the present perfect tense to describe what has happened.
- Be clear and detailed to ensure Detective Hart has all the information needed to start the investigation.
Why This Is Important: Learning to use the present perfect tense in context will improve your English fluency, enabling you to discuss past experiences and ongoing situations more naturally. This exercise also engages your problem-solving skills and creativity, making learning more dynamic and interactive.
List of Mysteries for Students to Solve
- The Disappearing Books:
- Mystery: “Books have been vanishing from the local library. No one has seen how these books disappear, and no one has been caught on camera.”
- The Whispering Woods:
- Mystery: “People have reported hearing whispers and seeing shadows move at night in the old woods outside town. No source has been identified, and the whispers haven’t stopped.”
- The Lost Heirloom:
- Mystery: “A valuable family heirloom, which has been passed down for generations, has gone missing from the house. The family has searched everywhere but hasn’t found it.”
- The Secret Admirer:
- Mystery: “Gifts and notes have been appearing at your doorstep. You’ve never seen who leaves them, and they have come at different times.”
- The Vanished Pet:
- Mystery: “Your neighbor’s famous show dog has disappeared without a trace. The dog was well-secured and monitored, yet somehow it has vanished.”
- The Haunted Gallery:
- Mystery: “Art pieces in the downtown gallery have been mysteriously moving to different positions overnight. The security system has not recorded any unauthorized entry.”
- The Phantom Diner:
- Mystery: “A figure has been seen dining in a closed restaurant late at night. The restaurant’s doors and windows have remained locked, and no one has been found inside.”
- The Forgotten Recipe:
- Mystery: “A critically acclaimed chef has forgotten the recipe of his signature dish which he has made for years. He suspects that someone has tampered with his recipe notes.”
- The Endless Echo:
- Mystery: “A mysterious echo has been heard in the new concert hall that doesn’t match any sounds produced during performances. It has been heard repeatedly but never recorded.”
- The Misplaced Time Capsule:
- Mystery: “A time capsule buried by the community years ago has gone missing from its buried spot before the scheduled opening. No signs of digging are visible.”
Task for the Students
Choose one of the above mysteries that intrigues you the most. Describe the situation to Detective Elias Hart using the present perfect tense to convey the importance and mystery of the case. Your description should include what has happened so far, any efforts that have been made to resolve the mystery, and why it’s crucial to solve it now.
