You have to make your neighbour guess four words without speaking! You can either draw, mime or play hangman.
Then, switch roles.
IDIOM of the week!
To be caught red-handed
To be caught red-handed
This idiom dates back to the 15th century in Scotland. It may be an allusion to people who were found with blood on their hands after committing a crime. The first document mentioning it is the Scottish Act of Parliament written in 1432.
Brainstorming question
1
Do you know modern versions of Sherlock Holmes?
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Brainstorming question
2
What are the main differences with the original character?
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Modern Sherlock Holmes
Modern Sherlock Holmes
1
arrogant (adj.)
clever / smart /ˈsmɑːt/ (adj.)
eccentric (adj.)
guilty ≠ innocent (adj.)
wise (adj.)
2
culprit /ˈkʌlprɪt/ (n.)
murderer / assassin (n.)
policeman / officer (n.)
suspect (n.)
witness (n.)
robber / burglar (n.)
criminal / delinquent (n.)
3
deduce /dɪˈdjuːs/ (v.)
investigate (v.)
kill / assassinate / murder (v.)
question / interview (v.)
rob / steal (v.)
solve a case (v.)
testify (v.)
witness (v.)
4
blood /ˈblʌd/ (n.)
blood stains (n.)
crime scene (n.)
fingerprints (n.)
footprints (n.)
piece /ˈpiːs/ of evidence (n.)
clue / proof /ˈpruːf/ (n.)
5
magnifying glass /ˈmægnɪfaɪɪŋ ˌglɑːs/ (n.)
Inverness cape /ˈkɛɪp/ (n.)
pipe /ˈpaɪp/ (n.)
shadow (n.)
deerstalker /ˈdɪəstɔːkə/ (hat) (n.)
6
black and white (adj.)
film (n.)
poster (n.)
series (n.)
trailer (n.)
On your way to the task - Step 1
Present the front and back cover you designed.
Step 2
Write a wiki article about a modern adaptation of Sherlock Holmes.
Step 3
Make a video review of an adaptation.
Your final project
Create a female Sherlock Holmes character for the BBC's latest series.
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