Sherlock Holmes - Introduction

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Introduction:

Sherlock Holmes

Video 1: Sherlock Holmes Introduction

• We are going to watch a 4 minute YouTube clip that will give you a small introduction to Sherlock Holmes. 
• Listen very carefully if you can find some information that is new to you. 
• There will be some questions later.

Introduction:

Sherlock Holmes

The Sherlock Holmes detective stories were written 100 years ago by

1. Arthur Conan Doyle
2. Agatha Christie

Holmes had a famous assistant.
What was he called?

1. Doctor Who
2. Doctor Watson

The stories were first published

1. in a book
2. in a magazine
3. in a film
4. in a tv series

Sherlock's flat is located at number 221B of a famous London street, called

1. Sherlock Street
2. Butcher Street
3. Baker Street
4. Beale Street

Which famous Sherlock Holmes quote is never really used by Sherlock Holmes?

1. Elementary, my dear Watson
2. My mind is loke a racing engine.

Why do you think
Sherlock Holmes is so
popular around London?

Video 2: The man who created Sherlock Holmes

• We are going to watch a 3 minute clip about the author of the Sherlock Holmes stories. 
• Pay close attention as there will be an open-ended question later.

Do you think that Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's background has influenced his writing style when writing the Sherlock stories? In which way?