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Jekyll and Hyde / Introduction to Language Paper 2

Overview

The introduction of the second GCSE text: The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde. Pupils will read and study the whole novella while exploring thematically linked non-fiction texts. Pupils will also explore writer’s methods on non-fiction while learning how to craft and structure their own opinion pieces.

Unit aims:

  • Read and study a whole novella
  • Explore plot, characterisation, themes and writer’s craft within the genre
  • Make links between ideas and contextual influences
  • Evaluate writer’s use of methods to impact the reader/audience
  • Exploring unseen non-fiction texts thematically linked to the novella
  • Develop effective revision strategies
  • Introduction and practise of Language Paper 2

Example Key Words

Calvinism

The Protestant theological system of John Calvin and his successors, which develops Luther’s doctrine of justification by faith alone into an emphasis on the grace of God and centres on the doctrine of predestination.

Juxtaposition

The juxtaposition of two contrasting objects, images, or ideas is the fact that they are put together, so that the differences between them are emphasised.

Gothic

In Gothic stories, strange, mysterious adventures happen in dark and lonely places such as graveyards and old castles.

Troglodyte

A cave dweller, esp one of the prehistoric peoples thought to have lived in caves

Allegory

A story, poem, or picture that can be interpreted to reveal a hidden meaning, typically a moral or political one.

Motifs

A recurring subject, image, theme or idea within a text (this could be articles, poetry, novels… you name it!).

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