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In this lesson, we will learn about the Victorian era and explore how this fascinating period inspired Charlotte Brontë's novel, Jane Eyre.
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In this lesson, we will learn about Charlotte Brontë's life. We will explore how the experiences and suffering of this author's life influenced her writing of Jane Eyre.
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In this lesson, we will explore the novel's setting - the bleak and barren landscape of Yorkshire.
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In this lesson, we will learn about the main character of our novel, 'Jane Eyre'.
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In this lesson, we will begin reading 'Jane Eyre' and learn about Jane's miserable life with the Reed family.
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In this lesson, we will read about Jane's relationship with John Reed and consider John's cruelty in more detail.
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In this lesson, we will find out what happens to Jane when she is locked in the red room. We will also consider how Brontë creates a tense atmosphere in the red room scene.
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In this lesson, we will look at the difference between passion and reason. We will read about when Jane meets Mr Brocklehust and consider how Brontë presents Jane as a passionate character.
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In this lesson, we will learn about Brontë's experience of school and also find out what happens to Jane when she arrives at Lowood. We will learn about discourse markers and consider how Brontë presents Lowood school as an unpleasant place.
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In this lesson, we will see how Jane meets a mysterious girl who gladly accepts unfair punishments from her teachers. We will try to discover what this girl's secret is.
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In this lesson, we will see the fearsome Mr Brocklehurst arrive at Lowood School. We will see Jane make a mistake and get in big trouble.
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In this lesson, we will see Helen Burns struck down by a serious illness. We will see what happens when Jane visits her in the middle of the night, and we will discover whether Helen survives her illness.
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In this lesson, we will see Jane finish her education at Lowood. We will find out what happens when Jane is filled with a longing to leave Lowood and begin a new adventure.
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In this lesson, we will see Jane arrive at Thornfield and begin her work as a governess. We will see what happens when she finds out that this country hall holds many dark secrets.
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In this lesson, we will learn about how women were treated in Victorian England. We will then find out what happens when Jane meets a mysterious stranger in the countryside.
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In this lesson, we will explore Mr Rochester's character. We will find out what happens when Jane goes for tea with Mr Rochester and discovers him to be a very unusual man. We will question what dark secrets Rochester might be hiding.
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In this lesson, we will see how Jane grows closer to Rochester. We will read about a fire that breaks out in Thornfield and consider who the culprit of this evil crime could be.
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In this lesson, we will explore what happens when a beautiful and rich lady arrives at Thornfield Hall. Jane considers this lady a rival to Rochester's heart. We will explore Blanche Ingram's character and consider how Brontë presents her in contrast to Jane.
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In this lesson, we will discover what happens when a mysterious man arrives at Thornfield Hall and a terrible crime takes place. We will then analyse how Brontë creates tension in the passage.
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In this lesson, we will revise Victorian views of women and explore how Brontë challenges Victorian views of relationships in Jane Eyre.
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