Jekyll and Hyde - Higher Ability Lesson Bundle - Irony in Chapter 3

Students start by defining the term ‘irony’ using the two literary examples on slide 1. Before reading chapter 3, students consider the importance of the title, our expectations and how this might create irony within the story. After reading the chapter, students then explore this key quote, using prompt questions to guide their discussion and notes: “The moment I choose, I can be rid of Mr Hyde… this is a private matter, and I beg of you let it sleep.” Students can then complete a creative writing task (with reminders to support their writing for Language Paper 1 Section B) from the perspective of either Mr Utterson or Dr Jekyll. Students then peer assess one another’s pieces, using the guide on the final slide, before explaining how Chapter 3 is ironic.