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  1. Seven Writing Lessons From Sherlock Holmes

    7. The Watsonian POV Is Unworkable. For writers, Sherlock Holmes's most enduring legacy is probably the Watsonian perspective. I don't mean this in terms of looking at a story from an in-character or authorial perspective but the practice of telling a story in the viewpoint of a side character.

  2. Teaching

    For over 100 years, Sherlock Holmes has provided readers with a wealth of engaging material, and the Canon can be especially valuable in the classroom. The Beacon Society, a scion of The Baker Street Irregulars, is an organization dedicated to supporting educators who bring Sherlock Holmes into their curriculum.Here, you will find information about how you can incorporate the works of Sherlock ...

  3. Sherlock Holmes: Teaching English Through Detective Fiction

    The creative writing project that the students will work on at the end of the unit will bring together their knowledge and understanding of characterization with practice in the writing process. Sherlock Holmes' character traits have been discussed as we read each story. ... Another short lesson that can be used with the Sherlock Holmes unit ...

  4. PDF Sherlock Holmes: Teaching English Through Detective Fiction

    Second Stain" they will be given instructions in basic character analysis and will be asked to note in writing the character traits of Sherlock Holmes, Dr. Watson and Lady Hilda. I will speak briefly at the beginning of the unit of life in England in the late 1800's and early 1900's and discuss the role of women at this time period. A

  5. PDF Teacher's Guide

    Sherlock Holmes is one of the most recognizable figures in literature. Beloved by generations of readers, the character has been renewed and reinterpreted countless times in popular culture, a testament to the enduring quality of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's stories and their unforgettable hero. The tales of Sherlock Holmes go beyond mere ...

  6. Investigating Genre: The Case of the Classic Detective Story

    creative writing portion of the lesson. ... Investigate the iconic character of Sherlock Holmes, as well as the mystery genre, in this excerpt from MASTERPIECE's 2002 version of The Hound of the Baskervilles. As students are introduced to Holmes, they use their own analytical skills to understand the methods and characteristics of the famous ...

  7. Sherlock Holmes Introduction and Creative Writing

    Sherlock Holmes Introduction and Creative Writing. Subject: English. Age range: 11-14. Resource type: Other. File previews. ppt, 4.54 MB. A lesson on Sherlock Holmes to begin a reading of any of Conan Doyle's stories. A very engaging and discussion-based lesson. Tes paid licence How can I reuse this?

  8. Unit: 'Sherlock Holmes': descriptive and letter writing

    Writing the first paragraph of a persuasive letter to Sherlock Holmes. I can write the first persuasive paragraph of a persuasive letter, giving reasons and evidence and using a range of persuasive techniques. 1 Slide deck. 1 Worksheet.

  9. Lesson: Building knowledge of the historical context of 'Sherlock

    Sir Arthur Conan Doyle wrote the 'Sherlock Holmes' stories starting in 1886. 'Sherlock Holmes' was written in the Victorian Era. The Victorian city of London was a city of startling contrast between rich and poor. The Holmes stories are written in the first person from Watson's perspective.

  10. Lesson: Writing your own newspaper article about Sherlock Holmes

    A newspaper article can be written in the same style as a story retelling. Newspaper articles must have different elements to show they are an article - interview quotes and a concise way of writing things are key.

  11. PDF Detective Fiction Pack

    Rotary Club Poetry and Creative Writing Competitions Lesson 1: Background and Context Lesson 2: Introduction to the Author / Crime Fiction Lesson 3: Introduction to the Character - Holmes and Watson ... TASK 1: Reading a Sherlock Holmes story: The Boscombe Valley Mystery The Boscombe Valley Mystery is one of the 56 short Sherlock Holmes ...

  12. KS3 / KS4 English Literature: How did Arthur Conan Doyle create ...

    Andrew Marr investigates the real-life inspiration for the character of Sherlock Holmes. Suitable for teaching at KS3 and KS4 in England, Wales and Northern Ireland and 3rd and 4th Level in Scotland.

  13. A Lesson for Nonfiction Writers From Sherlock Holmes

    Nonfiction writers can learn a great deal about writing from Sherlock Holmes. True, Holmes never wrote a word. Dr. Watson served as his Boswell, faithfully reporting the stories of the famous sleuth. Think instead about what made Holmes the world's most memorable detective? It was not his investi

  14. Young Adult Readers: A Study of Sherlock

    Book Title: Sherlock Holmes: The Complete Novels and Stories, Vol. 1 Author: Sir Arthur Conan Doyle ISBN: 978-0553212419. Book Title: The Curious Adventures of Sherlock Holmes in Japan Author: Dale Furutani ISBN: 978-1468027143. Book Title: The Whole Art of Detection: Lost Mysteries of Sherlock Holmes Author: Lyndsay Faye ISBN: 978-0802127600

  15. Sherlock Holmes stories

    Conan Doyle's Sherlock Holmes stories are undeniably popular with key stage three students, providing the perfect mix of murder, intrigue and accessible nineteenth-century language. If you are looking for a comprehension activity on a Sherlock Holmes extract or resources to help you to teach Conan Doyle's most popular stories, including The ...

  16. The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes Lesson Plans for Teachers

    The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes lesson plan contains a variety of teaching materials that cater to all learning styles. Inside you'll find 30 Daily Lessons, 20 Fun Activities, 180 Multiple Choice Questions, 60 Short Essay Questions, 20 Essay Questions, Quizzes/Homework Assignments, Tests, and more. The lessons and activities will help ...

  17. Lesson: Generating persuasive techniques for a letter to Sherlock

    Keywords. Persuasive technique - a structure or device used in writing to try to change someone's mind or behaviour. Flattery - a persuasive technique where the writer says positive things about the reader. Veiled threat - a persuasive technique where the writer suggests negative outcomes for the reader. Presumption - a persuasive technique where the writer acts as if the reader already ...

  18. 71 Top "Sherlock Holmes" Teaching Resources curated for you

    Display Pack 5 reviews. Explore more than 71 "Sherlock Holmes" resources for teachers, parents and pupils as well as related resources on "Sherlock Holmes The Speckled Band". Instant access to inspirational lesson plans, schemes of work, assessment, interactive activities, resource packs, PowerPoints, teaching ideas at Twinkl!

  19. The Complete Sherlock Holmes ESL Lesson Plan [Free PDF]

    1. The detective carefully examined the clues at the crime scene to solve the mystery. 2. The investigation into the disappearance of the valuable artifact was ongoing. 3. Sherlock Holmes used deduction to unravel the complexities of the case. 4. The mystery surrounding the old mansion intrigued everyone in the town. 5.

  20. Cover Lessons: 3 Sherlock Holmes Extracts + Reading/Writing Activities

    File previews. docx, 24.11 KB. There are three extracts here from three Sherlock Holmes stories ( A Study in Scarlet, The Sign of the Four and The Speckled Band ). This is followed by five reading tasks and six writing tasks. This was originally set as cover work and can be completed independently, and is at least three lessons of work.

  21. Unit

    Key Stage 2, English, Sherlock Holmes - Mixed outcomes. Lesson . 1. To build knowledge of the historical context of the narrative. 27m video. Lesson . 2. To investigate homophones. 19m video. Lesson . 3. To explore simple and compound sentences. 21m video. Lesson . 4. To generate descriptive vocabulary.

  22. Lesson: Planning a setting description in 'Sherlock Holmes'

    Key learning points. Writing is most successful when it is planned. Setting descriptions can start from a bird's eye view and zoom in to a city's streets. We use adjectives and rich vocabulary and we explore the five senses to set a particular mood when describing a setting. Fronted adverbials of place and preposition phrases place items in a ...

  23. Introduction to Sherlock Holmes

    Introduction to Sherlock Holmes. Subject: English. Age range: 11-14. Resource type: Unit of work. File previews. pptx, 3.93 MB. A series of 7 lessons which build up to the students reading 'The Speckled Band', Conan Doyle's favourite story. Full SOW is available to purchase. Creative Commons "Sharealike".

  24. Lesson: Making predictions about Sherlock Holmes

    Predict - To predict is to make an educated guess based on the information that you have. Era - An era is a period of history defined by a particular event or character. Meticulous - If you are meticulous, you show great attention to detail. Put some of the clues around the room so that pupils can experience the lesson like they are solving a ...