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Encourage in-depth literary analysis with these Chapter 4 discussion cards, designed to help students explore key themes, character motivations, and Stevenson’s use of Gothic atmosphere. These prompts focus on violence, horror, and setting, allowing students to engage critically with the novel while strengthening their analytical skills.

Perfect for whole-class discussions, literature circles, essay planning, or independent reflection, this resource provides a structured and engaging way to examine Stevenson’s portrayal of Hyde’s brutality and the eerie London setting.

This Download Includes:
★ 32 discussion questions – Encouraging exploration of themes, character motivations, and Stevenson’s use of suspense and setting
★ Easy-to-print format – Print four cards per page for quick and efficient distribution

Sample Discussion Questions:
➤ How does Stevenson use contrast in the murder scene to heighten its horror?
➤ Why do you think Hyde reacts with such extreme violence toward Sir Danvers Carew?
➤ How does the fog and shifting light outside Hyde’s residence contribute to the atmosphere of this chapter?

Key Features:
✔ Engaging and thought-provoking – Prompts designed to deepen student engagement and encourage meaningful discussions.
✔ Versatile and adaptable – Ideal for whole-class discussions, independent study, or small group activities.
✔ Critical thinking focus – Helps students analyse character motivations, themes, and Stevenson’s Gothic techniques.
✔ Great for literature circles & assessments – Use for Socratic seminars, essays, homework tasks, or revision activities.

Help your students unpack the horror, mystery, and symbolic elements in Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde with these insightful discussion prompts.

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Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde Chapter Discussion or Quick Write Task Cards Bundle

Encourage deep literary analysis and critical thinking with this comprehensive bundle of discussion or quick-write task cards for Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. Covering every chapter of the novella, this resource provides engaging and thought-provoking prompts to help students explore themes, characters, symbols, and key events in Robert Louis Stevenson’s Gothic classic. Designed for versatile classroom use, these task cards are perfect for paired discussions, group work, whole-class debates, or independent writing tasks, offering a structured yet flexible approach to studying the text. This Bundle Includes Discussion Task Cards for All 10 Chapters: ★ Chapter 1 – Introduction to Utterson, Enfield, and Hyde’s mysterious door; themes of reputation and secrecy. ★ Chapter 2 – Utterson’s suspicions, the introduction of Lanyon, and growing concerns about Jekyll and Hyde’s relationship. ★ Chapter 3 – Jekyll’s strange reaction when Hyde is mentioned, themes of duality and secrecy. ★ Chapter 4 – The murder of Sir Danvers Carew, Hyde’s violent nature, and Stevenson’s use of Gothic horror. ★ Chapter 5 – Utterson’s confrontation with Jekyll, the mystery of the handwriting, and themes of forgery and deception. ★ Chapter 6 – Hyde disappears, Jekyll’s temporary return to normality, and Lanyon’s sudden decline. ★ Chapter 7 – The "incident at the window", Jekyll’s fearful transformation, and Gothic atmosphere. ★ Chapter 8 – Poole’s growing suspicions, breaking down the laboratory door, and the final discovery of Hyde’s body. ★ Chapter 9 – Lanyon’s letter, the horrifying transformation, and the scientific and moral implications. ★ Chapter 10 – Jekyll’s confession, his desire to separate his two selves, and the consequences of unchecked ambition. Key Features of This Bundle: ➤ Comprehensive Coverage – 32 discussion or quick-write prompts per chapter, providing a total of 320 prompts to support in-depth analysis throughout the novella. ➤ Versatile Use – Ideal for whole-class discussions, group tasks, independent writing, homework, or exam preparation. ➤ Encourages Critical Thinking – Carefully designed prompts to stimulate deep analysis, textual interpretation, and creative responses. ➤ Easy to Implement – Print and distribute the cards for a ready-to-use, engaging classroom resource. Perfect for: ✔ Literature and GCSE English lessons ✔ Classroom discussions or Socratic seminars ✔ Independent writing tasks ✔ Exam revision and assessment preparation ✔ Cover lessons or homework assignments Download now to bring Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde to life in your classroom and encourage engaging, analytical discussions that will deepen students’ understanding of the novella!

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