Decoding "Death on the Moor" and "Fixing the Nets" in the Novel
Explore the upcoming chapters "Death on the Moor" and "Fixing the Nets" in this lesson. Predict what may happen based on the titles and previous plot details. Dive into word consciousness exercises and analyze the changing moods and unfolding mysteries in the text. Join Watson and Holmes on their intriguing journey to decipher the clues.
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Lesson Eighteen C/W Lesson Title: Death on the Moor and Fixing the Nets Lesson Focus: - Identify and understand the main ideas, viewpoints, themes or purpose Date
DNA The next two chapters are called: - Death on the moor - Fixing the Nets. What do you predict will happen in each chapter based on the titles. Try and be as specific as you can and make sure you draw on your knowledge of what has happened so far in the texts.
Task - Word Consciousness 2) Please complete this column by putting the definitions into your own words AND coming up with synonyms*. You saw and copied an example of how to do this in lesson 1. 1) Please copy this out. If you are using your exercise book, this should be in the back. *synonym means alternative words Word and definition Your definition or synonyms Sombre (adjective) having or conveying a feeling of deep seriousness and sadness Anxious (adjective) feeling or showing worry, nervousness unease about something with uncertain outcomes Sorrowful (adjective) feeling or showing grief
Learning Journey In previous lessons we have analysed at a word and phrase level Today we are going to use a line-by-line to help us focus on key words and then connect them to their bigger meaning. This will help us have a good overview of the whole novel and be able to break the mystery down alongside Watson and Holmes.
Line by Line Read For a moment or two I couldn t move, hardly able to believe my ears. Was it really him? Then a crushing weight of responsibility seemed to lift from my heart. He was here at last. Holmes, I cried, moving for the doorway. Come out, my friend, and please be careful with your revolver. He was sitting on a stone, his eyes dancing with amusement when they saw my astonished face. Task - The BIG question How does Holmes presence at the end of the last chapter suddenly change the mood? Answer in full sentences.
Line by Line Read Suddenly all my suspicions and ill-feeling about the moor moved onto the cold-eyed Stapleton. It was he, then, who was our enemy in this bewildering case. Task - The BIG question What facts are unfolding about the case? How does Watson feel? Answer in full sentences.
Line by Line Read Once again, that terrible scream came rolling across the moor. This time is sounded closer than ever. And now, there was a new sound mixed in with it. It was a deep rumble, a menacing roar, like a storm-smashed sea. I had heard that sound before. Task - The BIG question What other dangers are present on the moor? Answer in full sentences.
Line by Line Read The young lady stared at him in amazement. I have nothing to say. We already know you had arranged to meet Sir Charles at ten o clock at the garden gate of his house. We need to know why you didn t keep this engagement. And I refuse to say, she answered defiantly. I regard this case as one of murder. The evidence may already point not only to your close friend, Mr Stapleton, but also to his wife. His Wife! She screeched, jumping to her feet. Task - The BIG question How is the character of Laura Lyons presented here? Answer in full sentences.
Line by Line Read She hesitated, and looked down. I knew he had a wild temper. But I loved him. If he had been true to me, I would have kept my silence. Holmes shook his head. I think you are a lucky woman. For some months now you have been walking on the edge of a precipice, Mrs Lyons. Stapleton is not the kind of man who would risk leaving any witnesses to his involvement in the affair alive for very long. And now we must bid you good morning, for we have a busy day ahead of us. And we left her weeping on the sofa Task - The BIG question How does Miss Lyons change as the truth is unfolded? Answer in full sentences.
Cornell Notes Use your notes template to make some notes about chapter 10. If you aren t sure how to do this then watch the video to help you.
