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"A Study In Scarlet" Chapter 1 "Mr. Sherlock Holmes" Lesson:

Unit/Theme: Sherlock Holmes      Level: Honors

Subject: Seventh Grade English

NYS Standards/ Benchmarks: E2b: Produce a response to literature that demonstrates an understanding of the literary work. E1b: Evaluate writing strategies and elements of an author’s craft.

OBJECTIVES/OUTCOMES

  • Students will review the different points of view a story can be told.
  • Students will be introduced to "A Study in Scarlet."
  • Students will focus on analyzing Watson and his role in all of the stories.
  • Students will participate in a full class discussion.
  • Students will be provided for silent reading.
  • Students will be assessed by a quiz.

QUOTABLE QUOTE

"Let me see — what are my other shortcomings? I get down in the dumps at times, and don’t open my mouth for days on end. You must not think I am sulky when I do that. Just let me alone, and I’ll soon be right."

-Sherlock Holmes. "A Study in Scarlet." Pg.14

RESOURCES

  • Sherlock Holmes text

    PRIOR KNOWLEDGE
  • Students will have read Chapter 1 of "A Study in Scarlet."

    ACTIVITIES/ OUTCOMES

  • Mini-lesson: Review of points of view.
  • In small groups students will focus on the point of view from which the stories are told. Why is it essential that the stories be from Watson’s point of view?
  • Pg. 11 Watson introduces himself providing the reader with insight into his character. Why is this essential to the story?
  • Small groups: Students will create a list of characteristics Watson possesses. In addition, they will know that Watson has been portrayed as a fool in many of the movies made. Clearly, that is not the case.
  • Watson provides his first impression of Holmes in this chapter. It is very detailed. In your notebook write a detailed description of someone you know.
  • Discussion of "A Study in Scarlet" Chapter 1. Key events.

    ASSESSMENT

  • "A Study in Scarlet" Quiz #1
  • Homework: Read Chapter 2: "The Science of Deduction." Pgs. 14-18.
  • As students read each chapter they will be encouraged to take some notes and underline important information directly in their books for future discussions and reference.

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