Year 7 - English
Making predictions about Sherlock Holmes
Sherlock Holmes: short stories
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Unit Summary
In this unit, pupils read and explore two famous Sherlock Holmes stories. They start by reading and analysing 'The Speckled Band' before using it as inspiration to write a newspaper article. They then read and analyse 'The Boscombe Valley Murder' before writing a comparison of the two stories.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to make predictions about the character of Sherlock Holmes using clues.
Key Notes
- Using clues to predict is a key skill in helping us understand more about a character
- Predicting could mean using images or quotes as clues to help us make inferences about a character
- You should use tentative language, evidence, conjunctions and alternative ideas when writing about your predictions
- Your prediction will be stronger if you provide two pieces of evidence
Vocabulary To Learn
- Protagonist: The protagonist is the main character in a film, play or novel.
- Occupation: Someone's occupation is the job that they do.
- 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.
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- It is better to know everything about a character or text before reading.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain this English learning goal in two key points.
Using clues to predict is a key skill in helping us understand more about a character. Predicting could mean using images or quotes as clues to help us make inferences about a character.
2. Define this language term and use it in a sentence. 'Protagonist'
The protagonist is the main character in a film, play or novel.
3. Correct this common English misunderstanding.
Mistake: It is better to know everything about a character or text before reading. Correction: Making predictions can help us with our comprehension of complex texts and independent thinking.
More Lessons In This Unit
- 'The Speckled Band' and 'The Boscombe Valley Mystery': a written comparison Study Guide
- 'The Speckled Band' case: concluding newspaper articles Study Guide
- 'The Speckled Band' case: writing a newspaper article body Study Guide
- Analysing atmosphere and character in 'The Speckled Band' Study Guide
- Analysing Dr. Roylott in 'The Speckled Band' Study Guide
- Analysing Helen Stoner's presentation in 'The Speckled Band' Study Guide
- Analysing John Turner from 'The Boscombe Valley Mystery' Study Guide
- Comparing 'The Speckled Band' and 'The Boscombe Valley Mystery' Study Guide
- Comparing the victims in 'The Speckled Band' and 'The Boscombe Valley Mystery' Study Guide
- Creating newspaper headlines and subheadings Study Guide
- Investigating Julia's death in 'The Speckled Band' Study Guide
- Making predictions about 'The Speckled Band' mystery Study Guide
- Planning a newspaper article about the solved case of 'The Speckled Band' Study Guide
- Reading 'The Boscombe Valley Mystery' Study Guide
- Reading about Stoke Moran and analysing atmosphere in 'The Speckled Band' Study Guide
- Reading and summarising the conclusion of 'The Speckled Band' mystery Study Guide
- Solving 'The Boscombe Valley Mystery' Study Guide
- Using rhetorical devices in newspaper articles Study Guide
- Writing an argument about Dr. Roylott from 'The Speckled Band' Study Guide
- Writing the opening of an article on 'The Speckled Band' case Study Guide
- Writing your own newspaper article about Sherlock Holmes Study Guide
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