Lesson Plan
Varsity Tutors

Varsity Tutors: Web English Teacher: Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Explore the life and work of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle through the links provided in this resource. Students and teachers will find this includes lesson plans, activities, biographical information and more.
Primary
Blackdog Media

Classic Reader: "The Adventure of the Dying Detective" by Arthur Conan Doyle

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the full text of the short story "The Adventure of the Dying Detective" by Arthur Conan Doyle featuring Sherlock Holmes.
eBook
Blackdog Media

Classic Reader: Hilda Wade by Grant Allen (Finished by Arthur Conan Doyle)

For Students 9th - 10th
Classic Reader provides numerous classic works from famous authors. First published in 1900, one work is Hilda Wade . This detective work was primarily written by Grant Allen but finished by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.
Primary
Blackdog Media

Classic Reader: "The Adventure of the Devil's Foot" by Arthur Conan Doyle

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the full text of the short story "The Adventure of the Devil's Foot" by Arthur Conan Doyle featuring Sherlock Holmes.
Primary
Blackdog Media

Classic Reader: "The Adventure of the Red Circle" by Arthur Conan Doyle

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the full text of the short story "The Adventure of the Red Circle" by Arthur Conan Doyle featuring Sherlock Holmes.
Primary
Blackdog Media

Classic Reader: "The Adventure of Wisteria Lodge" by Arthur Conan Doyle

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the full text of the short story "The Adventure of Wisteria Lodge" by Arthur Conan Doyle featuring Sherlock Holmes.
Primary
Blackdog Media

Classic Reader: "The Adventure of the Bruce Partington Plans" by A. C. Doyle

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the full text of the short story "The Adventure of the Bruce-Partington Plans" by Arthur Conan Doyle featuring Sherlock Holmes.
Primary
Blackdog Media

Classic Reader: "The Adventure of the Cardboard Box" by Arthur Conan Doyle

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the full text of the short story "The Adventure of the Cardboard Box" by Arthur Conan Doyle.
Website
PBS

Pbs: American Experience: Sir Arthur Conan Doyle Biography

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from PBS.org features a biographical note about Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (1859-1930), the author of the Sherlock Holmes stories. A photo of the author is also included.
Website
Other

Pro Spiritualism History of Arthur Conan Doyle's Beliefs

For Students 9th - 10th
This site, provided by First Spiritual Temple, gives a good look into the spiritual beliefs (mediumship and the channeling of souls) of the author of the Sherlock Holmes stories.
Unit Plan
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: The Hound of the Baskervilles 1: Meet Sherlock Holmes

For Students 9th - 10th
Students investigate the iconic and much-beloved character of Sherlock Holmes, as well as the mystery genre, in this excerpt from Masterpiece's 2002 version of The Hound of the Baskervilles. As students are introduced to Holmes, they use...
Unit Plan
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: The Hound of the Baskervilles

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a collection of three media galleries from MASTERPIECE: "The Hound of the Baskervilles" by Arthur Conan Doyle. It introduces the famous character of Sherlock Holmes and the mystery/horror genre.
Graphic
Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

For Students 9th - 10th
(1859-1930) English novelist best known for writing the Sherlock Holmes detective stories.
Graphic
Curated OER

Mr Sherlock Holmes Consulting Detective

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore the world's most famous address, 221b Baker Street in London, the home of the Sherlock Holmes Museum. Site includes information about visiting, biographical information on Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, and several Sherlock Holmes stories.