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'Sherlock Holmes': descriptive and letter writing
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I can explain the historical context of 'Sherlock Holmes' and explore the story 'The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle'.
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I can retell the plot of 'The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle' and consider it from different characters' perspectives.
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I can identify character and plot conventions used in the genre of detective fiction.
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I can explore vocabulary that relates to Victorian London and suggest ways of including it in setting descriptions.
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I can plan the structure and content of a setting description in 'Sherlock Holmes'.
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I can write the first half of a setting description in 'Sherlock Holmes'.
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I can write the second half of a setting description in 'Sherlock Holmes'.
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I can orally present a paragraph about the main character of 'Sherlock Holmes'.
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I can identify the structure and persuasive techniques in a letter written to Sherlock Holmes.
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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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I can generate persuasive techniques to persuade Sherlock Holmes in a letter.
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I can write the introduction to a persuasive letter, including a clear summary of the problem.
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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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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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I can write the conclusion of a persuasive letter, using a range of cohesive devices.
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I can edit my own and my peer's persuasive letter to Sherlock Holmes.
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