The Adventure of Sherlock Holmes : The Resident Patient - Short Story Lesson

Sherlock Holmes, Short Stories, Lesson Plans, Adventure, High School English
This resource is for The Adventure of the Resident Patient based on the short story from The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes by Arthur Conan Doyle. Featuring the famous detective Sherlock Holmes and his friend Doctor Watson. 

Print PDF & Digital for Distance Learning and Google Classroom. 

Readers Theater Reading Strategy: Chunked original text helps students keep track of characters, organize ideas, and analyze text; improving student engagement and reading comprehension. 

An alternative to "Popcorn" Reading. Use for guided reading, classroom play, skits, drama/theater unit, choral reading, virtual theater, breakout groups, or learning centers. ***************************************************************************************
Dr. Percy Trevelyan asks Sherlock Holmes' help in uncovering the true identity of his wealthy resident patient, Mr. Blessington.

8 Reading Parts - Narrator, Dr. John Watson, Sherlock Holmes, Dr. Percy Trevelyan, Mr. Blessington, Russian Nobleman, Son, Inspector Lanner

Lesson Includes: 
  • Readers Theater Script 
  • Pre-reading Quick Write 
  • Discussion Questions 
  • Google Slide Graphic Organizer for Google Classroom. PDF & Digital for Distance Learning. 

Sherlock Holmes Digital Graphic Organizer for Google Classroom

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Use as One-Act Play and/or Readers Theater for the upper grades. Adapted to script form from the original short story by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Contains original text. 

Fun reading strategy to improve close reading and comprehension skills. Help students with reading, speaking, and listening skills. 

Works well for performing arts, public speaking, Mystery, British Literature, and/or Short Story units. Use as quick and easy skit for Drama Club, English classroom, or ELD classes. 

Great for building self-esteem and self-concept. Encouraging students who enjoy acting as well as reluctant readers. 

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