GCSE Jekyll and Hyde Scheme of Work

A complete unit of work based on The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson, designed for GCSE students. This comprehensive scheme includes over 20 lessons, featuring engaging activities that guide students through the novella’s plot, explore Victorian social and scientific context, and analyze the themes of duality, identity, and morality. The unit concludes with a reading analysis assessment focused on how Stevenson presents the conflict between good and evil.

Lessons include models for writing analytical essays, with clear examples to support students in structuring their responses, crafting topic sentences, and embedding quotations. The scheme also encourages in-depth exploration of key characters such as Dr. Jekyll, Mr. Hyde, and Mr. Utterson, culminating in a summative assessment of how Stevenson creates suspense and tension throughout the novella using Mr Hyde.

The unit is designed with GCSE exam requirements in mind and includes comprehension questions and exam-style writing practice. A detailed learning route document ensures all aspects of the unit are clearly explained for teachers.