The Red-Headed League — Graded Reader Worksheet Sherlock Holmes · A2–B1 · With Answer Key
This ready-to-use worksheet pack accompanies the graded reader retelling of Arthur Conan Doyle’s The Red-Headed League, adapted for A2–B1 English learners aged 11 and above.
The pack includes a full student worksheet and a detailed teacher answer key — everything you need to turn one engaging story into a complete lesson.
The worksheet covers four skill areas:
- Vocabulary — matching and gap-fill exercises using key words from the story
- Comprehension — true/false questions and open-answer questions with critical thinking tasks
- Grammar — focused practice on used to in a meaningful story context
- Writing and speaking — a newspaper report task and discussion questions
Challenge questions are marked ? for stronger learners, making the worksheet suitable for mixed-ability classes.
The answer key includes:
- Full answers for all exercises
- Sample responses for all open and writing tasks, written at A2–B1 level
- Teacher notes with marking guidance and discussion tips
What your students will love: a classic mystery story with a clever twist — a fake job, a secret tunnel, and Sherlock Holmes waiting in the dark.
What you will love: open the file and teach. No preparation needed.
Part of the Sherlock Holmes Graded Reader series. Each story is sold separately and works as a standalone resource.