One of Sherlock Holmes's earliest and most fascinating mysteries comes to life in this B1-level ESL & ELA resource based on The Adventure of the Musgrave Ritual by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.
When Reginald Musgrave discovers his trusted butler secretly reading an old family ritual, a chain of mysterious events begins. The butler disappears without a trace, a housemaid vanishes soon afterward, and Sherlock Holmes uncovers the hidden meaning of a centuries-old family tradition. Using careful observation, mathematics, and logical reasoning, Holmes solves a mystery that has remained hidden for generations.
This resource combines language learning with academic reading skills, making it ideal for intermediate English learners and teachers who want engaging literature-based lessons.
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This lesson is part of the Sherlock Holmes for English Learners series by Learn Teach Center, which adapts classic literature into engaging, classroom-ready resources that build both English proficiency and academic reading skills.