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The Beacon Society wants to introduce young people to Sherlock Holmes. Giving a child a book is a start, but how about giving books to lots of children? And how about getting some publicity for Sherlock Holmes while you're at it? How about a CONTEST?
The attached outline has been developed from the detailed reports of two Beacon Award-winning Middle School projects organized by Beacon Society members with help from their Sherlockian scions. We think this outline is very helpful in planning projects with schools and libraries, but we always welcome suggestions on how to do things better. |
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by Julia Sellers for the Augusta Chronicle
North Augusta Middle School pupils received an inspirational visit from Sherlock Holmes on Monday in preparation for an upcoming contest. Bob Robinson, dressed in houndstooth cloth and carrying a wood cane, brought the detective to life for Laurie Frazier's eighth-grade English I class. |
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Sally Sugarman, Bennington University
There are many children’s books that are related to Sherlock Holmes which will get children interested in the Canon or will supplement their reading of the Canon. Some are easier to find than others, but most libraries should be able to get them for their eager readers. |
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This study guide and powerpoint are intended to be used with "The Red-Headed League." Developed by Marino Alvarez, these guides will help students better understand life in Victorian London, especially for children who were forced to work to help with family incomes.
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Sherlockian Book Reviews — 5th grade to high school
Sherlockian books for Younger Readers - Sally Sugarman Sherlockian and retired professor of Childhood Studies Sally Sugarman gave us a reading list of contemporary mysteries that focus on young sleuths who admire Sherlock Holmes' character and methods. One of these series is "The Boy Sherlock Holmes" by Shane Peacock. The first two books have been reviewed by Dr. Wayne Scott, a Sherlockian and retired professor of English and American Studies,in Columbia, SC. A contributor to the college textbook American Civilization and Culture. Our contributors are greatly interested in promoting reading among young people, particularly reading about Sherlock Holmes. Dr. Wayne Scott, a retired professor of English and American Studies, is a Sherlockian in Columbia SC. His book reviews are a regular feature on the website. |
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Scouting and Sherlock Holmes — 6th grade to high school -- Jerry Riggs
Colonel (later Lord Robert) Baden-Powell, the originator of the Boy Scouts in the UK, emphasized methods for training in observation and deduction. He called the latter of these skills "Sherlocking" or "Sherlock Holmesism." Baden-Powell's original army handbook became a craze-sensation among the British civilian population. Clubs of girls and boys sprung up all over Britain to play the games in the book and take the challenge to attain the same caliber of expertise as elite trained scouts. Jerry Riggs' contribution on Scouting and Sherlock Holmes came just in time for the Boy Scout Centennial. Sherlockian Jerry Riggs has been involved with Boy Scouts in the Chief Okemos Council in Michigan for nearly fifty years. He developed ways to instruct his Scouts in the time-honored “Sherlocking” that was first developed by Lord Baden-Powell for British army scouts and later used by him in the International Boy Scout movement. |
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Community Essay Contest
The following describes the community writing contest on Sherlock Holmes conducted in Tryon NC.
A Community Mystery Writing Contest
The following describes the community writing contest on Sherlock Holmes conducted in Tryon NC.
A Community Mystery Writing Contest
Being Sherlock (well, almost) by Joseph Coppola
Becoming Mr. Holmes by Chuck Kovacic
Finding Your Inner Sherlock by John C. Sherwood
Past Jan Stauber-Sherlock Holmes Literacy Grant Projects
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Galena P. Gaw, School for the Deaf & Blind, Spartanburg, SC,
Introduce the students to the Adventures of Sherlock Holmes. Due to language delays and below-grade reading levels, many of our students have never read or been exposed to a Sherlock Holmes novel. The school will add a collection of Sherlock Holmes books in a variety of formats to the library, set up a display of the materials, have students read the books, and host related activities. |
Past Beacon Award Projects
The Resurrection of Sherlock Holmes: One Person’s Experience With a Sherlock Holmes Essay Contest for Seventh Graders by Andrew Solberg
Watson’s Tin Box of Ellicott City held a Sherlock Holmes Essay Contest for Seventh Graders that reached approximately 400 public and home schooled students. While every locale offers different advantages and challenges, the necessary (but not sufficient) ingredient for success may be determination. This may serve as a primer for others who are interested, or it may serve as simply a chronicle of the ups and downs of a year-long effort to introduce children to Sherlock Holmes.
Watson’s Tin Box of Ellicott City held a Sherlock Holmes Essay Contest for Seventh Graders that reached approximately 400 public and home schooled students. While every locale offers different advantages and challenges, the necessary (but not sufficient) ingredient for success may be determination. This may serve as a primer for others who are interested, or it may serve as simply a chronicle of the ups and downs of a year-long effort to introduce children to Sherlock Holmes.
THE CASE OF THE MISSING BRIDGE by Michael Brady
Michael Brady used Sherlock Holmes to teach heights and similar angles. An End-Of-The-Year Math Project contained a Sherlock Holmes story, The Case of The Missing Bridge, written by Michael. The story emphasized Deduction and Problem Solving.
Michael Brady used Sherlock Holmes to teach heights and similar angles. An End-Of-The-Year Math Project contained a Sherlock Holmes story, The Case of The Missing Bridge, written by Michael. The story emphasized Deduction and Problem Solving.
Correspondence concerning the Essay Writing Contest
Watson’s Tin Box of Ellicott City submits this proposal to the Howard County School System Middle Schools for the sponsorship of an essay contest in the academic year 2004-2005. The goals of the essay contest are to encourage children:
1. to read,
2. to obtain exposure to Sherlock Holmes,
3. to both enjoy the story and think critically about it, and
4. to write an analytical five paragraph essay about the story.
The essay contest will target Seventh Graders. It will involve students reading the Sherlock Holmes short story The Speckled Band and writing a five-paragraph analytical essay.
Watson’s Tin Box of Ellicott City submits this proposal to the Howard County School System Middle Schools for the sponsorship of an essay contest in the academic year 2004-2005. The goals of the essay contest are to encourage children:
1. to read,
2. to obtain exposure to Sherlock Holmes,
3. to both enjoy the story and think critically about it, and
4. to write an analytical five paragraph essay about the story.
The essay contest will target Seventh Graders. It will involve students reading the Sherlock Holmes short story The Speckled Band and writing a five-paragraph analytical essay.
2008 Writing Contest Narrative
This booklet contains the story (The Adventure of the Speckled Band), essay contest rules, suggestions to help students read the story critically and write an essay, a glossary of British terms found in the story, recommended essay questions, and the rubric that will be used to judge the essays.
This booklet contains the story (The Adventure of the Speckled Band), essay contest rules, suggestions to help students read the story critically and write an essay, a glossary of British terms found in the story, recommended essay questions, and the rubric that will be used to judge the essays.
Sherlock Holmes Essay Contest -- 2012 Clarkson Prize Winning Essay
Once again, the Tin Box partnered with Howard County Library and Howard County Public Schools. Participating students read the Adventure of the Speckled Band and wrote essays.
Once again, the Tin Box partnered with Howard County Library and Howard County Public Schools. Participating students read the Adventure of the Speckled Band and wrote essays.