Basic Facts
Who created the character Sherlock Holmes?
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
Name two skills Sherlock Holmes is famous for.
Any two: observation, logic, deduction, attention to detail, memory
A man enters a room wet, but it is not raining. Where was he?
At a swimming pool / river / lake
The more you take, the more you leave behind. What is it?
Footsteps
Would Sherlock Holmes be successful today? Why or why not?
Yes, because logic and observation are still useful today
What is Sherlock Holmes’s job?
Detective / Consulting detective
Why is Sherlock Holmes good at solving crimes?
Because he observes carefully and uses logic, not guesses
Sherlock knows someone is rich just by looking at their hands. What might he notice?
Clean, soft hands / no signs of hard work / jewellery marks
I have a face and two hands, but no arms or legs. What am I?
A clock / watch
What modern technology would help Sherlock the most?
Smartphone, CCTV, internet, DNA tests, computer
What is the name of Sherlock’s best friend?
Dr. John Watson
What does Sherlock mean by “Observe, don’t just see”?
He means noticing small details and thinking about their meaning
A letter is on the table, unopened. What can Sherlock still learn from it?
Who sent it, fingerprints, handwriting, smell, paper quality
What always runs but never walks?
Time / a river
If Sherlock were a student, which school subject would he be best at?
Science / Maths / English / Biology (any with explanation)
Where does Sherlock Holmes live?
221B Baker Street
How is Sherlock different from ordinary people?
He is more observant, logical, and analytical than ordinary people
Sherlock sees mud on someone’s shoes. What could this tell him?
They were outside / recently travelled / came from the countryside
Sherlock writes: 19–8–5. What word is it?
SHE (19=S, 8=H, 5=E)
Would Sherlock be good at teamwork? Explain.
Not very good, but Watson helps him
In which city do most Sherlock Holmes stories take place?
London
Is Sherlock Holmes more emotional or logical? Explain briefly.
More logical (emotions do not guide his decisions)
Why does Sherlock pay attention to small details?
Because small details help him discover the truth
Which letter of the alphabet is most useful to a detective?
The letter “I” (eye / observation)
Create one situation where Sherlock could solve a problem at school.
Any realistic school problem solved using observation and logic