Year 7 - English
'The Speckled Band' case: writing a newspaper article body
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 include relevant and realistic personal accounts in your writing.
Key Notes
- The main body of an article should include details of the event
- Interview quotes can add gravitas to your article
- The interview quotes can be from various parties
- The tone of your quote can vary depending on who the provided the quote
Vocabulary To Learn
- Witness: A witness is someone who seems an event, typically a crime take place.
- Gravitas: Gravitas means seriousness and solemnity.
- Tone: Tone is the feeling that a piece of writing gives.
- Concise: Concise means giving a lot of information in a brief and clear manner.
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- It does not matter who you interview for your article.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain this English learning goal in two key points.
The main body of an article should include details of the event. Interview quotes can add gravitas to your article.
2. Define this language term and use it in a sentence. 'Witness'
A witness is someone who seems an event, typically a crime take place.
3. Correct this common English misunderstanding.
Mistake: It does not matter who you interview for your article. Correction: You should choose your interviewee carefully depending on the effect you want to have.
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
- 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
- Making predictions about Sherlock Holmes 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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