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“The Sign of Four” Chapter 4 “The Story of the Bald-Headed Man” Lesson:

Unit/Theme: Sherlock Holmes      Level: Honors

Subject: Seventh Grade English

NYS Standards/ Benchmarks: E1b: Students make and support warranted and responsible assertions about the texts. E5a examines the reasons for a character’s actions, taking into account the situation and basic motivation of the character. E2b: Produce a response to literature that demonstrates an understanding of the literary work. E3b: Participates in group meetings in which the student gives reasons in support of opinions expressed. Volunteers contributions and responds when directly solicited by the teacher or discussion leader.

OBJECTIVES/OUTCOMES:

• Students will be provided time for silent reading.

RESOURCES

• Sherlock Holmes text
  

QUOTABLE QUOTE

"Le mauvais gout mene au crime." (Bad taste leads to crime.)"

-Bartholomew Sholto. Pg. 75.

PRIOR KNOWLEDGE

• Students will have read "Sign of Four" Chapter 4.

  ACTIVITIES
  

• Silent reading (20-25 minutes.)
  
• Update Sherlock Holmes quoteboard.
• Describe Thaddeus Sholto.
  
• In small groups, students will list the important events of this chapter and make predictions about the future of the story.
  
• Summarize Sholto’s narrative. He provides important details that connect with Morstan’s description. Students will also analyze Thaddeus Sholto’s actions. What reasons does he provide for the actions that have occurred? Why is he showing remorse now? Sholto also reveals his connection with the pearls. Does it make sense?
  
• Discussion: Events move stories forward.How does the meeting with Sholto propel the story along? Explain.
  
  ASSESSMENT
  

• "The Sign of Four" Quiz 4

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