Jekyll and Hyde - Higher Ability Lesson Bundle - Chapter 7

The lesson (to be complete across two lessons) begins by considering the motif of the door which has been previously been used as a tool for creating mystery and suspense in the novel. After reading the chapter, students then complete a carousel activity where they take responsibility for exploring either unanswered questions, powerful verbs and adjectives, sibilance and gothic imagery in the chapter (they work on these in pairs before moving into groups to feedback on their findings). Students then work in pairs to explore the use of syntax to build tension. The lesson ends with students with students writing two analytical paragraphs (one on language choices and one on syntax) answering the question: How does Stevenson create tension and suspense at the end of chapter 7? A writing scaffold is included to provide students with both support and challenging in their analytical writing, as well as a feedback sticker for peer or self assessment.