a literary style with particular characteristics

features that tell us what genre we are reading

types of character that are commonly seen in a particular genre

plot points or narrative features that are commonly seen in a particular genre

Exploring conventions of detective fiction

English

In this unit, pupils learn to use persuasive devices for letter writing with increasing nuance.

In 'Persuasive Letter Writing: School Uniform', pupils learnt to use persuasive devices in letter writing to persuade the reader of the writer's position. In this unit, pupils will learn to use persuasive devices for letter writing with increasing nuance.

'Sherlock Holmes': descriptive and letter writing

Which of the following are genres of literature?

technology; futuristic ideas; unreal settings

the person who investigates who committed a crime

has a unique mind and can see connections others miss

is loyal to the detective but more down-to-earth

is as intelligent and cunning as the detective

is supposed to solve the crime but doesn't

Match the character conventions of detective fiction to their personality descriptions.

Mr Baker is in possession of the goose that contains the gem

Holmes and Watson realise that the man at the market is Ryder

We learn the story of how Horner was arrested on Ryder's evidence

Match the plot conventions of detective fiction to the plot points from 'The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle'. 

Which of these plot conventions are most likely to occur at the end of the story? 

Which word best fills this gap? 'Sherlock Holmes is able to __________ detailed information about a person just by looking at an object that they own.'

The goose with the gem inside is sold to Mr Baker

Put these events from 'The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle' in the order they actually happen. 

Peterson finds the goose and hat after the fight

Peterson takes the goose home and takes the hat to Holmes

Peterson bursts in to say that he found the gem in the goose

Put these events from 'The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle' in order. 

It is written about Sherlock Holmes' actions

It is written from the perspective of Dr Watson, showing his views

What tells us that 'The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle' is written in the first person? 

From whose perspective is this account written? 'I knew the game was up as soon as Mr Holmes deduced who I was. I should never have gone to the market to ask about the goose.'

Match the words and phrases to their definitions. 

Starter Quiz