'Jekyll and Hyde': writing an analytical response about duality
I can write an extended and developed response about duality.
'Jekyll and Hyde': writing an analytical response about duality
I can write an extended and developed response about duality.
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Lesson details
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'.
To help you plan your year 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 year 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.
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The assessment exit quiz will test your pupils' understanding of the key learning points.
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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
