Sherlock Holmes
In what ways do Sherlock Holmes stories meet with or subvert the generic characteristics of detective fiction?

Week Suggested coverage and resourses Outcomes
1

GENRE - Detective Story Checklist
Look at the opening of the film SE7EN, what generic characteristics are present there?
Introductory exercise on the character of Holmes.

 Poster or collage of characteristics of detective fiction and/or Holmes.
2

Make the Assessment objectives known.
Pre1914 prose AOs

BEGIN READING 'The Speckled Band'

Make detailled notes that focus on the AOs.

Introduce PQDing

Character profiles.

PQD paragraphs on the characters of Holmes and Watson.
3

Carry on with T.S.B.
Detailed reading and notes.
Detective story check list.

Pre 1914 factors


ATTITUDE TOWARDS WOMEN

Watch video of 'A Scandal in Bohemia'

KEY AO type words

Detailed notes.

PQD paragraphs on attitude towards women.
4 Extracts from other stories that add to list – from book.
Subversive extracts.
 comparative and contrasting paragraphs.
5 Other aspects of characterisation
Essay plan
Writing frame
PQD ing etc… 		 
6 completion