1. ‘The Sign of Four’ Chapter 9 – A Break in the Chain
Learning Objective
Should: Read and understand chapter 9 of ‘The Sign of Four’ – A Break in the Chain
Could: Continue to develop understanding of characters in ‘The Sign of Four’

2. Quotations so far
How well do you know key quotations from the novel so far?
Test your neighbour on their knowledge of key quotations – you should have at least one per chapter.
What area do you need to improve on?

3. This lesson you will need…

4. Chapter 9 A Break in the Chain
As we continue to read make sure you:
Listen carefully
Use your glossary to check any key words as we go along
Put your hand up and ask if there are any extra words we need to add to our glossary
Read to: “Up to the small hours of the morning I could hear the clinking of his test-tubes which told me that he was still engaged in his malodorous experiment”.

5. Character profiles
Review your character profiles for Holmes and Watson.
Add to them with as much detail as you can.
Swap you Holmes and Watson character profiles with your neighbour – what information can you borrow from them and add to yours?

6. Chapter 9 A Break in the Chain
As we continue to read make sure you:
Listen carefully
Use your glossary to check any key words as we go along
Put your hand up and ask if there are any extra words we need to add to our glossary
Read to: “Of course this may prove to be a false alarm; but it is my duty as an officer of the law to allow no chance to slip. But there is some one at the door. Perhaps this is he."

7. Character Profiles Athelney Jones
Appearance
Relationships
Athelney
Jones
Important events
Important quotes

8. Chapter 9 A Break in the Chain
As we continue to read make sure you:
Listen carefully
Use your glossary to check any key words as we go along
Put your hand up and ask if there are any extra words we need to add to our glossary
Read to: the end of the chapter

9. Plenary Check your progress so far on chapter summaries.
Update your chapter summaries for the whole of ‘The Sign of Four’ (up to today’s chapter – chapter 9)

10. Extension Plenary
Think – pair – share The meaning of the title of this chapter, ‘A Break in the Chain’, is not as obvious as that of most of the other chapters. Why do you think Conan Doyle gave it this title?

11. ‘The Sign of Four’ Chapter 9 – A Break in the Chain
Learning Objective
Should: Read and understand chapter 9 of ‘The Sign of Four’ – A Break in the Chain
Could: Continue to develop understanding of characters in ‘The Sign of Four’