Three years after Sherlock Holmes's mysterious death at the Reichenbach Falls, Dr. Watson receives an unexpected visitor. Meanwhile, a young man has been murdered inside a locked room. No weapon was found, and nobody heard a gunshot.
How did Holmes survive? Who killed Ronald Adair? And what dangerous secret connects the two mysteries?
This B1 English learning package combines an illustrated graded reader, a worksheet, and a teacher's answer key. Learners can enjoy the story, follow the clues, and practice English in meaningful contexts.
What's Included?
1. Illustrated Graded Reader – 28 pages
- A complete six-chapter adaptation of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's classic mystery.
- Accessible B1-level English with natural dialogue.
- Black-and-white illustrations of important scenes.
- An engaging story that develops reading fluency and vocabulary through context.
2. Reading Worksheet – 5 pages
Seven activities covering:
- Vocabulary Matching: Match useful words from the story to their meanings.
- Vocabulary in Context: Complete sentences using the new words.
- Reading Comprehension: Answer multiple-choice questions.
- Story Sequencing: Arrange important events in chronological order.
- Grammar Practice: Practice the past simple and past continuous.
- Reading Check: Answer true/false and short-answer questions.
- Speaking Practice: Retell events, describe characters, and express opinions.
3. Teacher's Answer Key – 6 pages
- Answers to all worksheet exercises.
- Explanations and teaching notes for vocabulary, story sequencing, and grammar.
- Sample answers for short-answer and speaking activities.
- Suggested activity timing and guidance for classroom use.
Product Details
- Level: B1 (Intermediate)
- Format: Digital PDF downloads
- Contents: 28-page illustrated reader + 5-page worksheet + 6-page teacher's answer key
- Total: 39 pages
- Skills: Reading, Listening, Vocabulary, Grammar, Speaking
- Suitable for: ESL/EFL classrooms, online lessons, and independent study
Based on "The Adventure of the Empty House" (1903) by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, adapted for English learners.
Free Audio Narration
The complete narrated story is available for free on the Learn Teach Center YouTube channel.
Learners can listen while following the illustrated reader, then complete the worksheet to reinforce their understanding and practice using English.