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Year 10 - English

'Jekyll and Hyde': exploring duplicity in a model essay

Jekyll & Hyde: duality and evil

Unit Summary

In this unit, pupils complete their first reading and exploration of 'Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde'. They read the novella in full, before thinking about the importance of the Gothic, science and religion. They then explore key characters and essay writing before writing about duality in the novella.

Lesson Summary

You will learn to use model responses to refine your own writing about 'The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde'.

Key Notes

  • A successful essay will have a clear overarching argument.
  • Select main quotations and supporting quotations to support your overarching argument.
  • Main quotations should be analysed; supporting quotations don't need to be analysed.

Vocabulary To Learn

  • trangressions: wrongdoings or offenses against rules or moral standards.
  • clandestine: secretive or hidden, done in a concealed or sneaky way.
  • to harbour: to shelter or hide, providing a safe place for something.

Common Mistakes To Avoid

  • All quotations in an essay require analysis.

3 Quick Questions (With Answers)

1. Explain this English learning goal in two key points.

A successful essay will have a clear overarching argument. Select main quotations and supporting quotations to support your overarching argument.

2. Define this language term and use it in a sentence. 'trangressions'

wrongdoings or offenses against rules or moral standards.

3. Correct this common English misunderstanding.

Mistake: All quotations in an essay require analysis. Correction: Some quotations are useful for supporting your argument but do not require detailed analysis. These should embedded directly into pupils' sentences.

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