Hook your writers in one minute! Mystery Minute: Before & After Stories gives you 4 classroom-safe, 60-second mystery scenes (scripted for easy filming or stock clips) plus before/after writing prompts, a 5-question writing quiz, student self-assessment, reflection, and tips for stronger narratives. Students watch a short scene, then write what happened before and what happens next, using context clues, sensory detail, and suspense. Perfect for ELA warm-ups, mini-lessons, station