Sherlock Holmes | The Adventure of the Speckled Band | Readers Theater Script
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Short story lesson based on The Adventure of the Speckled Band from The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Help students with fluency and comprehension using a proven reading strategy. Intro to Sherlock Holmes Presentation, Readers Theater Script, Analytical Questions, VocabulaPrice $5.97Original Price $7.97Save $2.00
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Detective Fiction: "The Adventure of the Speckled Band" based on the short story from The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Readers Theater Script, Writing Prompt, Discussion Questions, Vocabulary with Answer Key, and Print & Digital Graphic Organizer.
*Helen Stoner asks Sherlock Holmes for his assistance after she began hearing a whistle in the middle of the night; the same whistle her twin sister heard before she mysteriously died. Only Holmes can come to her aid before it's too late.
6 Reading Parts - Dr. John Watson, Narrator, Sherlock Holmes, Helen Stoner,
Julia Stoner, Dr. Grimesby Roylott
Includes:
- Readers Theater Script
- Pre-reading Quick Write
- Post-reading Discussion Questions
- Vocabulary w/ quiz and Answer Key
- Print & Digital Graphic Organizer
This is the Readers Theater script and vocabulary only - The version that includes the Digital Escape Room Game can be found at The Speckled Band Digital Escape Room & Readers Theater Script
For a fun way to reinforce key ideas, check out Sherlock Holmes - The Speckled Band - Word Search Puzzle
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Readers Theater Reading Strategy: Chunked original text helps students keep track of characters, organize ideas, and analyze text; improving student engagement and reading comprehension.
Alternative to "Popcorn" Reading. Use for guided reading, classroom play, skits, drama/theater unit, choral reading, virtual theater, breakout groups, or learning centers.
Use as a One-Act Play and/or Readers Theater for the upper grades. Adapted to script form from the original short story by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Contains original text. ATOS Book Level: 7.7
Fun reading strategy to improve close reading and comprehension skills. Help students with reading, speaking, and listening skills.
Works well for performing arts, public speaking, Mystery, British Literature, and/or Short Story units.
Use as quick and easy skit for Drama Club, English classroom, or ELD classes.
Great for building self-esteem and self-concept. Encouraging students who enjoy acting and reluctant readers.
Related Resources:
Readers Theater - Sherlock Holmes "The Red-Headed League"
Introduction to Sherlock Holmes Presentation for PowerPoint
Sherlock Holmes - The Speckled Band - Word Search Puzzle
The Speckled Band Digital Escape Room & Readers Theater Script
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