Sherlock Holmes – The Adventure of Silver Blaze | B1 ESL & ELA Graded Reader Worksheet | With Answer Key

When the famous racehorse Silver Blaze disappears just days before an important race and his trusted trainer is found dead on the lonely Dartmoor moor, the police quickly arrest a suspect. But Sherlock Holmes notices a series of unusual clues—including a silent dog, three limping sheep, and a half-burned match—that lead him to a very different conclusion.

This resource combines language learning and academic reading skills, making it ideal for intermediate English learners and for teachers seeking engaging literature-based lessons.

Included in This Download

• Illustrated Graded Reader (PDF)
• Illustrated Graded Reader (DOCX)
• Student Worksheet (PDF)
• Student Worksheet (DOCX)
• Answer Key (PDF)
• Answer Key (DOCX)
• Audio MP3

ESL Language Skills

Students will practice:

• Vocabulary development
• Vocabulary matching
• Vocabulary in context
• Story sequencing
• Sentence building
• Speaking and discussion activities

ELA & Academic Skills

Students will practice:

• Character analysis
• Textual evidence
• Reading comprehension
• Inference
• Setting and mood
• Theme
• Author's purpose
• Evidence-based writing
• Extended response writing

Target Level

CEFR B1 (Intermediate)

Suitable for:

• ESL / EFL learners
• Academic English classes
• Homeschooling
• Literature-based English lessons
• Middle school and secondary students
• GED preparation pathways

Key Vocabulary

Students will encounter useful B1-level vocabulary such as:

• suspect
• motive
• evidence
• rival
• bookmaker
• trainer
• moor
• deduction

Part of the Learn Teach Center Sherlock Holmes Series, adapted specifically for English learners while preserving the mystery, logic, and atmosphere of Arthur Conan Doyle's classic detective stories.