Jane meets Helen Burns

In this lesson, we will see how Jane meets a mysterious girl who gladly accepts unfair punishments from her teachers. We will try to discover what this girl's secret is.

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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.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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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.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

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Jane Meets Helen Burns

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Q1.Which word best describes Helen?

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Q2.Which religious teacher does Helen follow?

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Q3.What is the name of the teacher who punishes Helen?

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Q4.What is the name of the headmaster of Lowood School?

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Q5.Why was Helen unable to wash in the morning?

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Unit quizzes are being retired in August 2023

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Jane Meets Helen Burns

Let's now test your memory from this lesson!

Q1.Which word best describes Helen?

1/5

Q2.Which religious teacher does Helen follow?

2/5

Q3.What is the name of the teacher who punishes Helen?

3/5

Q4.What is the name of the headmaster of Lowood School?

4/5

Q5.Why was Helen unable to wash in the morning?

5/5

Lesson summary: Jane meets Helen Burns

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