15 MINUTE INTRODUCTION OUTLINE (33508)

(add details here and sign your name next to parts you are responsible for) 1. LATE Victorian Era (1837-1901) Presenter: Sandra, Julien Script: Katia, Jennifer Industrial Revolution: The context for why the Mystery Genre became popularized Brought people from farms (agriculture) to the cities (industrialization) People were drawn to the cities because of job opportunities Too many people came pouring in at once (overpopulation, not enough resources to support everyone) Overpopulation led to high crime rates--hence, the interest in crime/police/detectives Social Order: Hierarchy, rich get away with everything, large clustered lower class Thus, the Holmes stories present a view of the socioeconomic context of the late Victorian era Emergence of police and criminology to make justice more fair Logic vs. the Supernatural Belief in the Supernatural: seances, spirits, ghosts The Age of Reason began to overtake the Age of Religion/Superstition Doyle disproves the supernatural (theres a scientific explanation for everything)-this attitude was the popular attitude in the late Victorian Era

2. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle Presenter: Mossab Script: Amber Attended the University of Edinburgh (Medical School). Portrayed Sherlock Holmes after his college professor Joseph Bell who introduced him to inductive and deductive reasoning. Portrayed Dr. Watson after himself (Doyle was an eye doctor). 3. Mystery Genre Conventions Presenter: Meghan, Tyler, Dakari Script: Carolina, Roland, Alfredo, Amber 1. THE STOCK CHARACTERS - Meghan Detective (Sherlock Holmes) 3 things that a detective needs: Observation, Knowledge, Deduction Uses logical deduction (general assumption to final conclusion) Ex: The Hound of the Baskervilles 1. Everything has a scientific explanation behind (including the hound)

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2. Stapleton is a naturalist (scientific background) 3. Connection between the hound and Stapleton Sidekick (Watson) Holmes sidekick--relationship between Holmes and Watson Represents the late Victorian idea of the proper British gentleman Relates to audience (doesnt have extraordinary deduction skills like Holmes) Ex: Watson is lost, confused, relating to the audience (The Red-Headed League) Client Villain Police Captain (Investigator) THE BASIC PLOT - Tyler Holmes and Watson are at Baker Street A client arrives Holmes deduces things about the client from an object or the person him or herself The problem is outlined Holmes and Watson discuss the case when the client is gone The investigation begins Holmes identifies what happened Holmes explains it all to Watson back at Baker Street. CLUES - Dakari Physical evidence, concrete evidence, specifics that lead to a general conclusion Prints, blood sample Preservation of crime scene Ex: Henry Baskervilles stolen shoe led to Stapletons plot of killing Henry ( The Hound of the Baskervilles) Holmes changed the crime scene, making it a vital clue as compared to before

4. Modern-Day Texts 1. The mystery genre is still wildly popular (examples) Why? 2. Sherlock BBC Presenter: Mossab Visuals: Dakari Script: Alfredo a. Benedict Cumberbatch is Holmes and Martin Freeman is Watson. b. Follows Doyles works closely in characters and episode titles but the content of the episodes borrows information from the whole canon of Doyles writings. c. Heavily modernized (technology and drugs). d. Most popular show in the UK. e. Sexiest man.

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It is still popular although it was created in the late 1800s due to the development and recreation.

3. Elementary Presenter: Amber Visuals: Henry Script: Roland, Katia a. Sherlock is a recovering heroin addict b. Dr.Watson is his sober companion c. Dr. Watson is a female, former surgeon d. Sherlock is more emotional and eccentric e. Police provides Sherlock with resources he needs to solve the case f. Sherlock uses modern technology g. Sherlock uses sex for stimulation instead of drugs h. Police still doubts him sometimes Sherlock Holmes (Films) Presenter: Ivy Visuals: Carlos(b,e) Script: a. Guy Ritchie (director) b. Sherlock holmes: 2009 Game of shadows: 2011 c. made into action/mystery/detective/superhero type movie d. sherlock is played by robert downey jr, watson is played by jude law e. Irene Adler (The Woman) and Moriarty from the novels are present in the two movies f. Psych Presenter: Meghan Visual: Jingyao, Tyler Script: a. Each episode starts with a flashback of Shawn's childhood b. Shawn uses observation and deduction skills, but he learned and improved them at a young age. Psychic Detective not Consultant Detective. c. Shawn has photographic memory d. Police cannot solve crimes; annoyed by Shawn, but still respect his skills. e. Gus is the sidekick to Shawn. They have a strong friendship, not as professional. f. More emotional and humor g. The episodes are less serious and more sarcastic and comical. House M.D. Presenter: Julien Visuals: Jonathan Script: Carolina

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House M.D is a medical drama. House fights disease instead of crime House uses symptoms to form a diagnosis House is addicted Vicodin House, and Holmes are both impassive. Unlike Holmes, House has a whole team instead of a Watson. Unlike Holmes, House isnt always correct.

MURDER MYSTERY SCRIPT

CAST OF CHARACTERS Narrator - Meghan Detective - Tyler Sidekick - Mossab Client - Sandra Dead Body - Julien Villain- Dakari Police SCENE 1 Dakari and Meghan Holmes and Watson are at Baker Street (2 min) Writer: Roland They are having their morning coffee, Watson spots the phone Holmes asks Watson what facts he can deduce from Coach Jessicas phone that was left behind. Watson deduces: Her wallpaper is a picture of her daughter cheerleading as a kid. (cheering for years) There are a lot of dents that shows that she drops her phone a lot. (shes clumsy) Holmes deduces/corrects him: Watson is correct about the dents. Her wallpaper is actually a picture of herself, vanity. Props (Meg): - 2 chairs, coffee mugs - Background for screen - 1 table - Cell phone SCENE 2 Roland and Amber A client arrives Writer: Amber Cheerleading Coach Name: Tiffany Stapleton Appearance: tall, fit, black hair with bow in it, late 20s Personality: outgoing, conceited Only reason she is concerned about the death of mascot is because no one wants to be the mascot anymore since they keep dying, needs a mascot for her team. Mrs. Hudson: Introduces Tiffany Props: Jennifer will bring a Track uniform for Sandra

SCENE 3 Carlos, Meg, and Jingyao Holmes deduces things about the client from an object or the person herself (3-4 minutes) Writer: Alfredo She comes in with a purse and a dog in it dirty shows that shes very filthy scratched up, has signs that it was thrown on the floor designer bag very expensive, possibly a gift dog is aggressive towards others the owner shows no regard if it bites other people bite marks on the side of the purse Props (Carlos): - Fake dog in a purse. SCENE 4 Jennifer, Katia, and Sally The problem is outlined (the case is presented) (3-4 minutes) Writer: Katia, Sally The client and her daughter tell Holmes about the death of her son, the mascot. The last two people who have put on the mascot costume have died while wearing it xx When the head of the anteater is removed from the victim, their face is pale and their eyes are dilated. Props (Jennifer): Face paint - white, blue, black Picture of mascot costume on screen SCENE 5 Mossab and Tyler - (1-2 min.) Holmes and Watson discuss the case when the client is gone Writer: Mossab, Tyler Watson says something obvious, not insightful. Watson tells Holmes that Peter probably got ill because of the pesticides that were sprayed in Aldrich Park. Holmes deduces that it is not the pesticides, and that something else is happening.

SCENE 6 Henry, Jonathan, and Ivy The investigation begins The crime scene Writer: Holmes and Watson go to Student Center to investigate

Peter is dead Student center-Peter gets sick, sits down, and falls to the ground. Clues (Jingyao): Lucky Charms, Anteater suit, witnesses, note, inhaler Possible suspects: the person who gave peter the lucky charms, the cheerleading coach(his mom), His sister, His roommate, natural causes(his asthma) Props (Jonathan & Ivy): - Anteater costume -Asthma inhaler (Julien) - Plates and cups INTERLUDE: WE ASK THE OTHER CLASS TO SOLVE THE CASE

SCENE 7 Julien and Sandra Holmes identifies what happened Writer: Anteater was poisoned by _______ Identifies both poison and murder (his sister) Suspect gets arrested Props: An anteater costume SCENE 8 Carolina and Alfredo Holmes explains it all to Watson back at Baker Street. Writer: Carolina A few weeks after the case has been solved, Holmes and Watson are having their morning coffee and discussing the concluded case. Holmes explains that the killer was the victims sister She was jealous of her brother because she is adopted and her mother favors him over her.