Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde - A Classroom Companion

Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde – A Classroom Companion
Complete Teaching Unit: Teach Stevenson’s Classic with No Planning Required

TeachDr Jekyll and Mr Hyde with a classroom-tested, abridged edition designed to make Stevenson’s classic accessible, engaging, and meaningful for all learners — with no additional planning required.

Struggling to support students who find the original Victorian text too complex? This carefully abridged version has been written specifically for secondary learners who need clarity without compromise.

Designed with accessibility at its core, this resource is ideal for supporting English as an Additional Language (EAL) learners, Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) students, and lower-attaining groups, while remaining intellectually respectful of the original novel.

Unlike many abridged editions that retain dense Victorian syntax and figurative language, this resource strikes a genuine balance. The language is simplified without flattening ideas. Dialect and overly complex figurative language are removed, while Stevenson’s central concerns are preserved, including the duality of human nature and the moral anxieties surrounding nineteenth-century scientific progress.

The guiding principle throughout is simple:
Literature is not a puzzle to be solved, but a story to be read and enjoyed.

Why Choose This Resource?

• Inclusive and Accessible
Carefully structured and differentiated so that every pupil can engage meaningfully with the novel.

• Proven in Real Classrooms
Refined over years of classroom use to make a challenging text manageable, memorable, and rewarding.

• Builds Confidence and Skills
Supports comprehension while retaining core themes, helping students progress naturally towards KS4 and GCSE-level analysis.

What’s Included?

• 65 pages of clearly written, abridged narrative text designed for secondary readers
• 80 pages of interactive, differentiated activities to support and challenge all abilities
• 15 pages of theme-based analysis explained in clear, student-friendly language (KS3 and KS4)
• A model GCSE-style response to demonstrate effective exam writing
• Original text decoded, with key language from the novel’s opening paragraph carefully unpacked and explained

A New Kind of Abridgement

Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde: A Classroom Companion is a practical, inclusive, and classroom-ready resource that ensures no student is left behind.

By the end of this unit, students will approach Stevenson’s original text with confidence, understanding, and a deeper appreciation of this enduring literary classic.

Download free sample chapters today and trial them immediately with your class.

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