The Fictional Detective

Worksheet Description

This Deductive Reasoning worksheet is centered on the analytical skills exhibited by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s fictional detective, Sherlock Holmes. It provides a framework for students to dissect the deductive reasoning process that Holmes famously employs in his cases. Students are instructed to read a Sherlock Holmes story and use the worksheet to separate and record Holmes’s deductions along with the premises that lead to those conclusions. The layout includes two columns for students to clearly organize their findings and reflect on the logical progression from premises to deductions.

The worksheet is designed to teach students the principles of deductive reasoning by examining it in action through the lens of Sherlock Holmes. By identifying specific deductions and their underlying premises, students practice distinguishing between the foundational statements and the logical conclusions derived from them. This exercise enhances their ability to think critically and understand the process of deduction. The goal is for students to not only recognize deductive reasoning in literature but also to apply this critical thinking skill in their own reasoning and problem-solving endeavors.