The Hound of the Baskervilles

By Sir Arthur Conan DoylePublished 1902

INTRODUCTION

Objectives

TSW have:• Initial thoughts about the essential questions

of the unit• Knowledge of key logic vocabulary terms• A clear understanding of what is expected of

them as readers

CCS STANDARDS• CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.8.4 Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are

used in a text, including figurative, connotative, and technical meanings; analyze the impact of specific word choices on meaning and tone, including analogies or allusions to other texts.

• CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.8.1 Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 8 topics, texts, and issues, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly.

• CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.8.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.

• CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.8.6 Acquire and use accurately grade-appropriate general academic and domain-specific words and phrases; gather vocabulary knowledge when considering a word or phrase important to comprehension or expression.

• CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.8.4 Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words or phrases based on grade 8 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.

Your Schema!It’s yours

• What are detectives and what do they do?• Who is Sherlock Holmes and what do you

know about him?• What makes for a good detective?

Discuss with your partner and write down answers. Be prepared to present your answers.

Essential Questions

• What makes for a good detective?• What evidence do readers and detectives use to create

inferences, and how do these inferences help solve problems?

• What are the benefits and drawbacks of inference-making?

• What is the Holmesian method of detection, and how is it similar to close reading?

• How has social media changed the way people think about detection, and are these changes for the better?

Let’s think reasonably!

• Logic: A way of thinking that uses reasoning to understand something or form a conclusion. One of the main types of reasoning is making an inference.

• Inference: The act of drawing a conclusion from observable evidence or facts (make sure you understand the verb form “infer”).

• Theory: An idea that explains something and is backed up by evidence but is not completely proven to be true.

• Hypothesis: An idea that can be tested to see if it is true.

Let’s think reasonably!

• Deduction, or deductive reasoning: A type of reasoning that moves from the general to the specific in a “top-down” approach.

Deductive reasoning is narrow: we already have an idea in mind and are seeking confirmation. • Induction, or inductive reasoning: A type of

reasoning that moves from the specific to the general in a “bottom-up” approach. Inductive reasoning is open or exploratory: we notice something that might lead us to many different conclusions.

DEDUCTION (n), DEDUCE (v)reasoning from the general to the particular (or from cause to effect)

Deduction example: • Theory: Dogs are dangerous to have as pets.• Hypothesis: My friend’s pet Harry is a dog, so

Harry must be dangerous. • Observation: Harry bit me.

Confirmation: Harry is dangerous.

INDUCTION (n), INDUCE (v)reasoning from detailed facts to general principles

Induction example: • Observation: Lucy was crying after basketball

tryouts.• Pattern: Lucy has been showing irritation all

day after the tryouts. • Hypothesis: Lucy was cut from the team.• Theory: Lucy had hopes to make the team and

those hopes were dashed.

DEDUCTION (n), DEDUCE (v)reasoning from the general to the particular (or from cause to effect)

Deduction example: • Theory: Dogs are dangerous to have as pets.• Hypothesis: My friend’s pet Harry is a dog, so

Harry must be dangerous. • Observation: Harry bit me.

Confirmation: Harry is dangerous.

Reflection Questions

• Which of these terms are you familiar with from science class?

• Compare: How are they similarly used in science?

• Contrast: How are they used differently in science?

• Do deductions and inductions always lead to true conclusions? Why or Why not? (What is your evidence?)

SLEUTH JOURNAL

Purpose of a Sleuth Journal

• Keep track of your thoughts• Writing preparation• Homework Check

Sleuth Journal Contains:

1. Vocabulary List:a. At least 3-5 vocabulary wordsb. First, make an educated guess using the contextc. Then look up word to confirm the definitiond. You will not have time to look up every word.

Select the words you think are the most important or interesting.

Sleuth Journal Contains:

2. Summarya. In a paragraph, briefly summarize the chapter, including the key events and central ideas but excluding supporting details.

Sleuth Journal Contains:

3. Clue/Inference Tablea. List anything in the chapter that might serve as a clue to the crime. For each clue, you must make at least one inference about what the clue might signify. b. Start with Chapter 2

Sleuth Journal Example

1. Vocabulary Words2. Summary3. Clue/Inference Table

Homework

• Illustrate the outside of your sleuth journal by Friday.