A Scandal in Bohemia
Meet Holmes, Watson and a worthy opponent.
Detective Fiction Camp for Teens: Sherlock Holmes Close Reading (Advanced)
A four-day camp for ages 12 to 16 on the stories that defined detective fiction. Teens read four Sherlock Holmes cases and analyze how Conan Doyle builds a mystery.
Class Experience
Teens read one story before each class. Discussion begins with solving it: what did Holmes notice that Watson missed? The teacher then turns to craft, covering narration, fair-play clues, and the Victorian world behind the stories. On the last day teens outline a mystery of their own using the same structure.
How classes work
The camp meets 4 days in one week for 55 minutes a day, with up to 5 learners. Each day builds on the one before.
What we'll cover
Day 1: A Scandal in Bohemia – Meet Holmes, Watson and a worthy opponent.
Day 2: The Red-Headed League – Misdirection and the absurd clue.
Day 3: The Speckled Band – Atmosphere and the locked room.
Day 4: The Blue Carbuncle – Fair play, mercy and plotting your own.
Learning Outcomes
Analyze how clues are planted and concealed
Explain the role of the narrator in a mystery
Connect a text to its historical setting
Outline an original mystery plot
Prerequisites
Ages 12-16. For strong readers comfortable with older language. The text is in the public domain and is sent as a free PDF before class.
What You'll Need
- Supplies
- Free PDFs of the stories
- Device and internet
- Computer or tablet with camera and microphonestable internet connection
The text is in the public domain and is sent as a free PDF before class.
Syllabus
4 LessonsA step-by-step plan of what your child learns, class by class. · 1 Week
The Red-Headed League
Misdirection and the absurd clue.
The Speckled Band
Atmosphere and the locked room.
The Blue Carbuncle
Fair play, mercy and plotting your own.
Available Times
Next 7 days, US Eastern Time
- Mon, Nov 16 · 1:00 PM
- Mon, Nov 16 · 5:30 PM
- Tue, Nov 17 · 10:00 AM
- Wed, Nov 18 · 6:30 PM
- Thu, Nov 19 · 4:00 PM
- Thu, Nov 19 · 7:30 PM
- Fri, Nov 20 · 11:00 AM
Parents Often Ask
It is Victorian English, so some words are unfamiliar. The teacher gives a short glossary.
One story a day, around 30 to 40 minutes.
No. Free PDFs are provided.
It meets 4 times in one week for 55 minutes each day, so it fits into a school break.
Each day builds on the one before, so attending every day is best.
Meet your Instructor
With over 14 years of teaching writing and grammar to learners across age groups, this educator specializes in middle school writing, poetry craft, and exam preparation. Expertise includes creating inquiry-based, student-centered lessons that demystify sentence structure, punctuation, and revision strategies. Experience also includes training fellow educators in inquiry approaches and developing curriculum materials. Instruction balances skill-building with creative expression so learners gain confidence, stronger writing habits, and strategies for higher-stakes reading and writing tasks.
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