Integrated English 2 Autumn 2013 Weeks 13 & 14: Sherlock Holmes in the 22nd Century

Hello everyone, Happy New Year!
Today we are going to watch a modern retelling of The Sign of Four. This version of The Sign of Four is an episode in an animated television series called Sherlock Holmes in the Twenty Second Century. In this series, Sherlock Holmes is brought back to life 300 years after his death. The reborn Sherlock Holmes solves cases with his partner Watson, who is a robot. Before we watch the video, let's study some vocabulary. Please click the link: Sherlock Holmes - The Sign of Four Vocabulary.

OK, now let's watch the video and do the quiz. Please click the link: Sherlock Holmes in the 22nd Century - The Sign of Four.

If you enjoyed that video, perhaps you'll enjoy this one too - Sherlock Holmes in the 22nd Century - The Hounds of the Baskervilles.

Here are the dates for the final test:
Monday 4th period - 27 January
Tuesday 3rd period - 28 January
Wednesday 1st & 2nd periods - 5 February

Finally, here is your study guide for the final test:
There will be 50 multiple choice questions on the test. There will be vocabulary questions, and questions about the setting, characters, plot, and dialogue.
Study hard!

Integrated English 2 Autumn 2013 Happy Christmas!

Hello everyone, It's Christmas Eve. Happy Christmas. Today we are going to finish reading the Sign of Four, and then we'll talk about Sherlock Holmes and Christmas. First, let's study some vocabulary. Please click the link: Sherlock Holmes: The Sign of Four Vocabulary.

OK, let's listen to a Sherlock Holmes story set during Christmas time. This story is called The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle. Let's listen to the story, then answer some questions about it.



Well then, how do you think the diamond got into the goose's stomach, and who do you think stole Lady Morcar's diamond? We'll find out...next time.

Finally, Sherlock Holmes is what we call an iconic character (偶像視される［に祭り上げられる］役). This means that he is such a well known and well loved character that he is like an idol, and he represents the "ideal detective". Therefore, Sherlock Holmes has appeared as a character in many stories, even science fiction. Sherlock Holmes has even appeared in the popular British science fiction television programme Doctor Who. In last year's Doctor Who Christmas Special, the Doctor disguised himself as Sherlock Holmes. You can see a clip from the programme below.  Enjoy, and have a safe and happy winter holiday!

Integrated English 2 Autumn 2013 Sherlock Holmes - the Sign of Four, Chapters 7 -10

Hello everyone, Today we are going to read chapters 7,8,9,10 of Sherlock Holmes - The Sign of Four. First, let's study some vocabulary. Please click the link: Sherlock Holmes - The Sign of Four Vocabulary Flash Cards. Below is the last part of the animated version of Sherlock Holmes - The Sign of Four. By the way, the voice of Sherlock Holmes was played by Peter O'Toole, who passed away last Saturday. Watch the video and do the quiz. Enjoy!

Integrated English 2 Autumn 2013 Sherlock Holmes - the Sign of Four, Chapters 5 & 6

Hello everyone, Today we are going to review chapters 5 & 6. First, let's study some vocabulary. Please click the link: Sherlock Holmes: The Sign of four Vocabulary. Now let's watch part 3 of The Sign of Four.After you've watched the video, please answer the questions. Enjoy!

Integrated English 2 Autumn 2013: Sherlock Holmes - The Sign of Four Chapters 3 & 4 Review

Hello everyone, Today we are going to review chapters 3 and 4. First, let's study some vocabulary. Please click the link: Sherlock Holmes: The Sign of Four Vocabulary Flashcards. Now let's watch Part 2 of the animated version of Sherlock Homes: The Sign of Four. While you watch the video. Please answer the questions.

For homework, please read chapters 5 and 6 and answer the questions on pages 36.37,42 and 43. Enjoy!

Integrated English 2 Autumn 2013: Introduction to Sherlock Holmes - The Sign of Four

Hello everyone,
Today we are going to start a new detective story, Sherlock Holmes: The Sign of Four by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Conan Doyle was born in Edinburg Scotland on 22 May 1859. He was a doctor and a writer. He is perhaps the most famous writer of detective fiction ever. He is even well known in Japan. The popular Japanese fictional Detective Conan  (名探偵コナン) was named after Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. 

The Sign of Four is the second novel written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. It was written in 1890. The story is set in 1888. The plot is complex. It involves events that take place in India, the Andaman Islands, and England. 

Let's learn some new vocabulary. Please click the link: Sherlock Holmes: The Sign of Four Vocabulary Flashcards.


OK, now let's read chapters 1 and 2. For homework please read chapters 3 and 4. Also please answer the questions on pages 20,21,28 and 29.
Enjoy!

The University of Tsukuba IE Engineering C1 - Trimester 3 Week 8

Hello everyone,
Today we are going to start another fan fiction project. Please click link to download your worksheet: Hound of the Baskervilles Fan Fiction Project.

Before we begin our project,  let's study some vocabulary. Please click the link: Sherlock Holmes: The Hound of the Baskervilles. Before you study the vocabulary, please check the glossary at the back of your book. Add any unfamiliar words to our flashcard set. Don't forget to log in to Quizlet first.

OK, let's begin. Please submit your story to me by e-mail. The due date is Friday 8 February.
Enjoy!

The University of Tsukuba IE Engineering C1 - Trimester 3 Week 7

Hello everyone,

Well, we finished the book and Holmes solved the mystery. Today we are going to review the story.

First let's study some vocabulary. Please click the link: Sherlock Holmes: The Hound of the Baskervilles. Before you study the vocabulary, please check the glossary at the back of your book. Add any unfamiliar words to our flashcard set. Don't forget to log in to Quizlet first.

Next, let's do a quiz. Please finish the quiz in 30 minutes.

Ok, now let's make a list of all the important events in the story. Please don't forget to note the date and time, if you can. Also please note the page number.
Now let's list all the major and minor characters. Write brief descriptions for each character.
Finally, please draw a Baskerville family tree.
That's all for today. See you next week.

The University of Tsukuba IE Engineering C1 - Trimester 3 Week 6

Hello everyone,
Today we are going to review your homework, and then study chapters 16 and 17. First, Let's study some vocabulary. Please click the link:
Sherlock Holmes: The Hound of the Baskervilles Vocabulary.

For homework, please finish the story.

See you next week.

The University of Tsukuba IE Engineering C1 - Trimester 3 Week 5

Hello everyone, Today we are going to review chapters 12 and 13. Then we will read chapters 14 and 15. First, let's study some vocabulary. Please click the link: Sherlock Holmes: The Hound of the Baskervilles Vocabulary.  Now, let's watch a video and do a quiz.

Please read chapter 16 for homework See you next week!

The University of Tsukuba IE Engineering C1 - Week 2

Retrieved from Wikipedia

Hello everyone,
Today we start reading the story that we will study this term, The Sign of Four. The Sign of Four was the second novel featuring Sherlock Holmes written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. The story is set in 1888. The plot involves the East India Company,  The Indian rebellion of 1857, and the theft of a treasure.

Today we will read Chapter 1. You can read the original as well.

Before we start, let's study some vocabulary. Please click the link: The Sign of Four Vocabulary.

Your homework is to read Chapters 2 and 3.

Enjoy!