Jekyll and Hyde Booklet (Lower ability)

A highly accessible support booklet for lower-set students studying Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde at GCSE level. Designed specifically for students who struggle with reading stamina, comprehension, and confidence, this resource helps make the novella far more approachable without losing the key ideas, characters, and themes needed for exam success.

The booklet features:

• a graphic novel adaptation alongside condensed extracts to support understanding
• simplified, student-friendly language
• simplified contextual information to support background understanding of the text
• character lists to help students keep track of key figures and relationships
• a “What do we need to know before reading?” section at the start of each chapter to recap key events and ensure retrieval of prior learning
• dual-page layouts that reduce cognitive overload
• fill-in-the-blank retrieval tasks and comprehension exercises to reinforce learning
• clear focus on key plot points, characters, and themes
• ideal support for lower sets, SEND learners, EAL students, and reluctant readers
• useful for revision, intervention sessions, homework, cover lessons, or guided reading

I used this resource with my own lower-set class and printed a copy for every student so they could annotate directly onto the booklet. It really helped to secure their knowledge of the novella and improved engagement with the text.

I would recommend printing the booklet in colour if possible, as this helps students access the graphic novel sections more easily and keeps them engaged throughout.

Perfect for teachers looking for a structured, supportive approach to teaching a challenging GCSE text in mixed-attainment or lower-attaining classrooms.**