The Red-Headed League
Unit Overview
In this unit, you will read a Sherlock Holmes story by Arthur Conan Doyle. Sherlock Holmes is a timeless character that should be studied at some point in an English reader's life.
About the Author
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (1859-1930) was a Scottish writer who is best known for his character Sherlock Holmes, perhaps one of the most enduring characters in English fiction. Even if you have not read a Sherlock Holmes story, chances are you've heard of him.
Doyle was the second of ten children. He graduated from medical school in 1885, and his mastery of diagnostic deduction led to the creation of Sherlock Holmes. He wrote nonfiction also, and lamented that people would never read his greater works because they were more interested in Sherlock.
Let's Read
You are going to read Doyle's "The Red-Headed League," a short story starring Sherlock Holmes. It is an amusing story about a club that hires only red-headed people.
Remember: You are responsible for all of the highlighted vocabulary words! Now would be a good time to use your binder. If you would prefer to print out the story, you may do so: The Red-Headed League.
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