1. ‘The Sign of Four’ Chapter 7: The Episode of the Barrel
Learning Objective
Should: Read and understand chapter 7 of ‘The Sign of Four’ – The Episode of the Barrel
Could: Begin to understand the character of Jonathan Small
Might: Understand some new vocabulary to apply to a study of ‘The Sign of Four’

2. Starter
There are many clues presented to the reader in chapter 6. Use your Detective Case Report check that you have all the necessary clues for the crime of the murder of Bartholomew Sholto. To do this you will need to skim and scan the chapter, looking for key words and phrases.

3. Solve it yourself

4. This lesson you will need…

5. Chapter 7 The Episode of the Barrel
As we continue to read make sure you:
Listen carefully
Use your glossary to check any key words as we go along
Put your hand up and ask if there are any extra words we need to add to our glossary
Read to: “How, for example, could you describe with such confidence the wooden-legged man?”

6. Character Profiles Create a new character profile for Jonathan Small
Character Profiles Create a new character profile for Jonathan Small. As we read fill in as much detail as you can.
Appearance
Relationships
Jonathan Small
Important events
Important quotes

7. Chapter 7 The Episode of the Barrel
As we continue to read make sure you:
Listen carefully
Use your glossary to check any key words as we go along
Put your hand up and ask if there are any extra words we need to add to our glossary
Read to: the end of the chapter

8. New vocabulary Words that you could use when writing about chapter 7.
comic relief – amusing of light-hearted episodes that provide a break or contrast from more serious aspects.
exposition description and explanation of ideas; usually used in the first par or a novel when characters and themes are introduced, but also elsewhere, for example to give background information.
Write a sentence that uses one or both of these words correctly

9. Plenary
Think – pair - share Conan Doyle uses an unusual number of place names in this chapter. How is the journey made more interesting through his listing of the locations?

10. ‘The Sign of Four’ Chapter 7: The Episode of the Barrel
Learning Objective
Should: Read and understand chapter 7 of ‘The Sign of Four’ – The Episode of the Barrel
Could: Begin to understand the character to Jonathan Small
Might: Understand some new vocabulary to apply to a study of ‘The Sign of Four’