Sherlock Holmes
A2
Sherlock Holmes – The Red-Headed League | A2–B1 ESL & ELA Graded Reader Worksheet | 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.
What's in the Download
- Illustrated graded reader story (DOCX + PDF)
- Student worksheet (DOCX + PDF)
- Teacher answer key (DOCX + PDF)
Skills Covered
- 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 & Speaking — a newspaper report task and discussion questions
Challenge questions are marked ? for stronger learners, making the worksheet suitable for mixed-ability classes.
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.
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