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Sherlock Holmes: short stories
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I can make predictions about the character of Sherlock Holmes using clues.
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I can analyse Helen Stoner’s presentation in ‘The Speckled Band’.
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I can make predictions about ‘The Speckled Band’ mystery based on clues in a text.
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I can analyse how Conan Doyle presents character and atmosphere on the night of Julia’s death in ‘The Speckled Band’.
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I can make a plausible explanation for Julia Stoner's death based on relevant evidence from 'The Adventure of the Speckled Band'.
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I can explain how Conan Doyle presents Dr Roylott in ‘The Speckled Band’.
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I can plan a convincing argument.
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I can create engaging headlines and subheadings.
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I can create an effective opening for a newspaper article about Julia Stoner’s death.
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I can include relevant and realistic personal accounts in my writing.
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I can write an article conclusion.
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I can use a range of rhetorical devices in newspaper articles.
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I can understand how Conan Doyle creates a sense of atmosphere around Stoke Moran in 'The Speckled Band'.
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I can summarise Holmes’ conclusion to the case of ‘The Speckled Band’.
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I can create a detailed plan to support my own writing.
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I can create a non-fiction text that is engaging and accurate.
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I can comprehend and summarise ‘The Boscombe Valley Mystery’.
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I can comprehend the events and ending of 'The Boscombe Valley Mystery'.
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I can compare the victims of ‘The Speckled Band’ and ‘The Boscombe Valley Mystery’.
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I can make inferences about John Turner from ‘The Boscombe Valley Mystery’.
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