The Blue Diamond (Sherlock Holmes) – A2–B1 Graded Reader + Worksheet

A Sherlock Holmes story adapted for English learners (A2–B1 level), with a structured worksheet covering vocabulary, comprehension, logic, and writing.

This lesson is based on The Blue Carbuncle by Arthur Conan Doyle and has been rewritten in clear, accessible English to support reading and discussion.

The worksheet is designed to guide students step-by-step — from understanding key words to analyzing the story and expressing their own ideas.

What’s included

  • Story (DOCX + PDF)
    A graded version of The Blue Diamond
  • Worksheet (DOCX + PDF)
    A structured worksheet with 5 sections:
    • Vocabulary matching
    • True/False comprehension
    • Sherlock Holmes’s logic (deduction skills)
    • Sequence of events
    • Short writing questions
  • Answer Key (DOCX + PDF)
    For quick and easy correction

Level

A2–B1 (pre-intermediate learners)

How this worksheet helps students

  • Build key vocabulary from the story
  • Check understanding with guided questions
  • Practice logical thinking through Holmes’s deductions
  • Understand story structure (sequence of events)
  • Develop short written responses

It’s not just comprehension — it also introduces thinking skills and simple analysis.

Why this lesson works

  • Based on a famous Sherlock Holmes mystery
  • Structured from easy ? more challenging tasks
  • Encourages both understanding and thinking
  • Ready-to-use with minimal preparation

$3.00