B2 - Back-to-school mystery - Sherlock in London

Back to school mystery - Sherlock in London

CEFR Level: B2/B2+

Age: Teenagers (14+) and Adults

Lesson length: Approximately 3–4 lessons

Alternatively, the story can be assigned for homework and discussed in the next class (flipped class).

Skills: Reading, Speaking, Vocabulary Development, Critical Thinking, Cultural Awareness, Making Inferences

Preparation time: No prep

What's included:

Student's edition (pdf)

Teacher's edition (pdf) with keys, teaching notes, Escape Room, Quizlet set, Vocabulary Check

Overview

Sherlock in London is a mystery story that follows Teacher Anna, her husband Marijan, their students and Sherlock, an unusually observant dog, during a school trip to London. As the group explores some of the city's most famous landmarks, Sherlock notices clues that everyone else overlooks. What first appears to be a series of unrelated incidents gradually develops into a mystery involving a skilled pickpocket. Students collect clues throughout the story before Sherlock finally solves the case at the Sherlock Holmes Museum on Baker Street.

The story combines language learning with British culture, while developing higher-level reading and thinking skills.