'Jekyll and Hyde': developing analytical paragraphs about Mr. Hyde
I can develop my paragraphs using a range of supporting detail.
'Jekyll and Hyde': developing analytical paragraphs about Mr. Hyde
I can develop my paragraphs using a range of supporting detail.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Topic sentences should have a clear focus and use discourse markers to contextualise the section of the novella.
- Clear discourse markers should be used to link between different sections of the novella.
- Quotations should be embedded into sentences.
- Always ask yourself ‘why’ when analysing - this will help you keep focused on the writer’s intention.
- Noun appositives can help keep your work succinct.
Common misconception
Pupils must work through the text chronologically when selecting supporting evidence.
Pupils need to think of the logical order they should analyse evidence from the text - which section of the novella is strongest at proving their topic sentence?
Keywords
Discourse markers - words guiding or organising conversational flow, like "then" or "however".
Depraved - morally corrupt or wicked behaviour; extremely evil or twisted actions.
Unfettered - free and unrestrained; not held back or restricted.
Subhuman - below normal human standards; less than fully human.
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
Supervision
Adult supervision required
Licence
This content is © Oak National Academy Limited (2024), licensed on Open Government Licence version 3.0 except where otherwise stated. See Oak's terms & conditions (Collection 2).
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Starter quiz
6 Questions
Hyde clubs him to death.
The existence of Hyde causes him a great shock.
He becomes too powerful and takes over him.