'Jekyll and Hyde': writing an analytical response about duality
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can write an extended and developed response about duality.
Key learning points
- Reading the question and picking out key words is useful in order to understand its expectations.
- Planning key points helps to create an overarching argument.
- Single paragraph outlines are useful in creating a detailed plan for the main body of an essay.
- Using success criteria is an effective way to help write an essay.
Keywords
Conventional - ordinary or typical, following common standards or practices
To uphold - to support, maintain, or defend a principle or belief
To tarnish - to damage or stain the reputation or appearance of something
Common misconception
Pupils might think they have to come up with new ideas for each essay question they attempt.
Highlight similarities between the modelled plan on 'hypocrisy' and their own ideas relationing to 'duality'.
Teacher tip
After learning cycle 2, you may wish to share some examples of excellent plans that your pupils have produced.
Equipment
You will need access to a copy of 'The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde' by Robert Louis Stevenson for this lesson.
Content guidance
Depiction or discussion of serious crime
Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering
Supervision
Adult supervision required
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.In 'The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde', which two characters most obviously represent the idea of duality in the novella?
Q2.In 'The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde', Stevenson encourages his readers to consider the nature of man.
Q3.In 'The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde', which character could be described as being a foil to Jekyll?
Q4.In Chapter 1 of 'The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde', Enfield discusses why he does not ask probing questions. He uses an analgy comparing asking questions to ... ?
Q5.In 'The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde', apart from Chapter 1, when else do Utterson and Enfield agree to silence in regards to Jekyll's actions?
Q6.In 'The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde', which of the following is an example of Stevenson's use of the epistolary from?
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What is the primary purpose of creating single paragraph outlines in the essay writing process?
Q2.Which of these topic sentences does not use a discourse marker?
Q3.What are the key words in this question about 'The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde': How has Stevenson used the character of Utterson to explore the theme of reputation?
Q4.Which of these sentences does not belong in a conclusion?
Q5.Starting with the first, rearrange these sentence fragments to create a suitable essay question about 'The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.'
Q6.It could be argued that the other characters in 'The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde' do not probe into the truth to protect their own names from being .
To help you plan your 10 English lesson on: 'Jekyll and Hyde': writing an analytical response about duality, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your 10 English lesson on: 'Jekyll and Hyde': writing an analytical response about duality, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
The starter quiz will activate and check your pupils' prior knowledge, with versions available both with and without answers in PDF format.
We use learning cycles to break down learning into key concepts or ideas linked to the learning outcome. Each learning cycle features explanations with checks for understanding and practice tasks with feedback. All of this is found in our slide decks, ready for you to download and edit. The practice tasks are also available as printable worksheets and some lessons have additional materials with extra material you might need for teaching the lesson.
The assessment exit quiz will test your pupils' understanding of the key learning points.
Our video is a tool for planning, showing how other teachers might teach the lesson, offering helpful tips, modelled explanations and inspiration for your own delivery in the classroom. Plus, you can set it as homework or revision for pupils and keep their learning on track by sharing an online pupil version of this lesson.
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