If something is paradoxical, it seems to contradict itself.

A conjecture is a conclusion formed on the basis of incomplete information.

If something has singularity, you could say it is one of a kind.

A quarrel is a heated argument or disagreement.

Pointing indirectly towards someone’s guilt but not proving it.

Reading 'The Boscombe Valley Mystery'

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in 'Sherlock Holmes: Short Stories', pupils practise using analytical writing sentence structures, to formulate their arguments. In 'Myths and Legends Re-Told', pupils develop these skills further, applying them to a range of pre- 20th Century texts. 

in 'When the Sky Falls' pupils read fiction texts for fluency and comprehension. In 'Sherlock Holmes: Short Stories' pupils start to analyse the language choices of an author.

Sherlock Holmes: short stories

Depiction of war, threats of war, death or the aftermath of war.

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

Depiction or discussion of violence or fighting, including threats of violence or the aftermath of violence.

A conclusion formed on the basis of incomplete information.

Pointing indirectly towards someone’s guilt, but not proving it.

Turner's daughter following McCarthy into Boscombe Valley.

Turner following McCarthy into Boscombe Valley.

McCarthy's son following McCarthy into Boscombe Valley.

In 'The Boscombe Valley Mystery' what did the game keeper witness?

Who died in 'The Boscombe Valley Mystery'?

Who is the main suspect in 'The Boscombe Valley Mystery'?

In 'The Boscombe Valley Mystery', what injuries were found on McCarthy’s body?

His gun was found next to his father's body.

A letter from him was found next to his father's body.

His glove was found next to his father's body.

What is one of the key reasons that James McCarthy is the main suspect in 'The Boscombe Valley Mystery'?

Something that is easy to understand and explain.

Something that is difficult to understand and explain.

In the Sherlock Holmes stories, what job does Sherlock Holmes do?

Dr Watson, Holmes' close friend, often accompanies Holmes on investigations.

Dr Watson is a friend of Holmes, who often comes with him to investigate.

Dr Watson, a colleague of Holmes, often lends a hand in investigations.

Which sentence uses a noun appositive correctly to describe who Dr Watson is in the Sherlock Holmes stories?

What is a motive in relation to committing a crime?

The person who has committed a wrongdoing. 

A wealthy person with a large country house. 

Content guidance

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

Adult supervision recommended

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.

Reading 'The Boscombe Valley Mystery'

Lesson outcome

Content guidance

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.