This is an older novel, but it is pretty great! Deathwatch is an American 1972 novel written by Robb White. The book was awarded the 1973 Edgar Award for Best Juvenile Mystery from the Mystery Writers of America.
Its plot features a skilled and successful hunter and lawyer, Madec, who receives a rare permit to shoot bighorn sheep in California's Mojave Desert for seven days. He hires a timid college student named Ben as a guide. After Madec shoots an old prospector, he realizes that Ben will not help cover up the shooting, and he attempts to silence Ben forever. (Taken from Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deathwatch_(novel). )
Once we start reading the novel, assignments will be posted on this page!
Friday, September 8: We went over the literary terms used in Deathwatch together in class. Here is a copy of those terms, in case you need some help with them as we read the novel! Deathwatch Lit Terms
Monday, 9/11: Read Ch. 1. Answer the study questions. Study vocab!
Study Questions Chapter 3
Study Questions Ch. 5
Deathwatch Project: Due October 12.
Deathwatch FINAL Project: Due November 3. This grade will be counted in first quarter grades.
Friday, September 8: We went over the literary terms used in Deathwatch together in class. Here is a copy of those terms, in case you need some help with them as we read the novel! Deathwatch Lit Terms