Who is Sherlock Holmes? Unit 9 RV Level 2

Before You Read: What does a detective do? Who are some famous detectives from books, movies, and TV? What are detective stories usually about?

Vocabulary – Unit 9 series arrogant solve evidence fictional character crime scene authentic stocky spare time inspiration clues had no choice

Vocabulary p. 59 inspiration – to get an idea series – more than one book solve – find answers arrogant – feeling superior or better than others authentic – real clues – small details to help you find answers evidence – proof (e.g., fingerprints) stocky – short and strongly built

Words That Go Together spare time – free time fictional character – not a real person crime scene – place where a crime happened had no choice

series, fictional character, authentic, stocky

Understanding the Reading p. 60-61 Arthur Conan Doyle had the ability to (A) make characters that seemed real. Conan Doyle made people unhappy when he (B) killed the character of Sherlock Holmes. Sherlock Holmes solved cases because he (D) had the ability to look carefully at things.

Remembering Details p. 61 The Sherlock Holmes stories were published between 1887 and 1927. Dr. Bell was like the character of Sherlock Holmes because he was able to find out a lot about his patients by looking at clues. Conan Doyle wanted to write more “important” books, like historical novels. Sherlock Holmes is tall, dark, and thin.

Remembering Details p. 61 Unlike Sherlock Holmes, Dr. Watson is short and stocky, he is practical, and he is not as clever as Holmes. Today 221 Baker Street has become the Sherlock Holmes Museum.

Making Inferences I (He stopped working as a doctor.) I (The books became so popular!) S – Par. 4 line 2 I (He’s not as clever as Holmes) S – Par. 5 line 2-3

fictional character My favorite fictional character from a movie is James Bond. More fictional characters: Robin Hood Superman Homer – The Simpsons (TV show) Scooby Doo Mr. Charlie – The Chocolate Factory (movie) Cinderlla Harry Potter Spiderman

favorite TV series Lost Friends American Idol Gossip Girl CSI Glee Prison Break

I think soccer player Cristiano Ronaldo is arrogant. I think some rich people are arrogant because they think they are better other people. I think soccer player Cristiano Ronaldo is arrogant. I think Donald Trump is very arrogant. I use a dictionary to solve my spelling mistakes. I ask my teacher to help me solve my spelling mistakes. The evidence of a thief can be an open door, missing things, or a broken window. More evidence is that my things are moved.

Vocabulary Unit 9 I read the book in my spare time. I like to take a nap in my spare time. My friends always give me many clues when I am lost. I always get inspiration from my friends about how to study English better. In my mother’s face, I can find many clues if she’s happy or sad.

Vocabulary Unit 9 My uncle is a writer, so he needs a lot of inspiration. The beauty of the mountains was a great inspiration to the writer. I have no choice but to study English. I look for clues to solve problems. I get inspiration from the beach to write something. There is an authentic Hermes store at South Coast Plaza. This is an authentic Dior bag.

Unit 9 - Vocabulary When I don’t understand, I try to find clues to reach the main idea. Sometimes I read some clues to remember my password. In my spare time, I like to take pictures. I had no choice about my afternoon schedule. I have no choice but to do my homework on time. The police are looking for clues to his disappearance. We saw authentic examples of Roman art.

Unit 9 - Vocabulary The title of the paragraph gives you a clue about the topic. I can’t distinguish authentic products. I need inspiration to do this homework assignment. Check your camera if you don’t remember. That will give you a clue about last night. His Rolex watch is authentic.