Arriving at Lowood School

In this lesson, we will learn about Brontë's experience of school and also find out what happens to Jane when she arrives at Lowood. We will learn about discourse markers and consider how Brontë presents Lowood school as an unpleasant place.

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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

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Q1.Where is Jane being sent?

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Q2.What is the name of the headmaster of this Lowood School?

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Q3.What does Mrs Reed tell Mr Brocklehurst about Jane?

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Q4.What group of people tried to spread Christianity to the colonies of the British empire?

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Q5.In what year was this book published?

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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

Before we start this lesson, let’s see what you can remember from this topic. Here’s a quick quiz!

Q1.Where is Jane being sent?

1/5

Q2.What is the name of the headmaster of this Lowood School?

2/5

Q3.What does Mrs Reed tell Mr Brocklehurst about Jane?

3/5

Q4.What group of people tried to spread Christianity to the colonies of the British empire?

4/5

Q5.In what year was this book published?

5/5

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Arriving at Lowood School

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Q1.What disease did Charlotte's sisters, Elisabeth and Marie, die from?

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Q2.What is the weather like when Jane arrives at Lowood School?

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Q3.What do the pupils eat for breakfast at Lowood school?

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Q4.What was the name of Charlotte Brontë's school?

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Q5.What did Jane compare John to?

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Arriving at Lowood School

Let's now test your memory from this lesson!

Q1.What disease did Charlotte's sisters, Elisabeth and Marie, die from?

1/5

Q2.What is the weather like when Jane arrives at Lowood School?

2/5

Q3.What do the pupils eat for breakfast at Lowood school?

3/5

Q4.What was the name of Charlotte Brontë's school?

4/5

Q5.What did Jane compare John to?

5/5

Lesson summary: Arriving at Lowood School

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