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'Sherlock Holmes': descriptive and letter writing

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Building knowledge of the historical context of 'Sherlock Holmes'

I can explain the historical context of 'Sherlock Holmes' and explore the story 'The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle'.

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Understanding 'The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle'

I can retell the plot of 'The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle' and consider it from different characters' perspectives.

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Exploring conventions of detective fiction

I can identify character and plot conventions used in the genre of detective fiction.

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Exploring vocabulary for a setting description in 'Sherlock Holmes'

I can explore vocabulary that relates to Victorian London and suggest ways of including it in setting descriptions.

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Planning a setting description in 'Sherlock Holmes'

I can plan the structure and content of a setting description in 'Sherlock Holmes'.

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Writing the first half of a setting description in 'Sherlock Holmes'

I can write the first half of a setting description in 'Sherlock Holmes'.

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Writing the second half of a setting description in 'Sherlock Holmes'

I can write the second half of a setting description in 'Sherlock Holmes'.

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Analysing the main character in 'Sherlock Holmes'

I can orally present a paragraph about the main character of 'Sherlock Holmes'.

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Identifying features of a persuasive letter written to Sherlock Holmes

I can identify the structure and persuasive techniques in a letter written to Sherlock Holmes.

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Exploring a fictional mystery in the Victorian era

I can summarise the key events of a mystery based on a journalistic report and I can empathise with a character from the report.

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Generating persuasive techniques for a letter to Sherlock Holmes

I can generate persuasive techniques to persuade Sherlock Holmes in a letter.

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Writing the introduction to a persuasive letter to Sherlock Holmes

I can write the introduction to a persuasive letter, including a clear summary of the problem.

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Writing the first paragraph of a persuasive letter to Sherlock Holmes

I can write the first persuasive paragraph of a persuasive letter, giving reasons and evidence and using a range of persuasive techniques.

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Writing the second paragraph of a persuasive letter to Sherlock Holmes

I can write the second persuasive paragraph of a persuasive letter, giving reasons and evidence and using a range of persuasive techniques.

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Writing the conclusion of a persuasive letter to Sherlock Holmes

I can write the conclusion of a persuasive letter, using a range of cohesive devices.

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Peer editing a persuasive letter to Sherlock Holmes

I can edit my own and my peer's persuasive letter to Sherlock Holmes.

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