Mini+Mystery

For our two-day Mini Mystery unit, we will first read the Sherlock Holmes mystery story "The Adventure of the Speckled Band". This is just one of several mysteries written by British author Sir Arthur Conan Doyle about London's most famous (fictional) detective. Access the library for additional titles if you enjoy reading mysteries, particularly with a sense of humour as Holmes and his ever-faithful assistant Watson solve crimes in London together.

Following our reading of this short story you will choose between one of two creative assignments to demonstrate your learning related to the elements of a mystery story, the characters of this one or researched facts from the setting of the story, depending on your choice. All assignment information, response questions and directions are in the PDF file below.