English

Y9 English

Key Stage 3

Year 9

Jane Eyre

In this lesson, we will learn about the Victorian era and explore how this fascinating period inspired Charlotte Brontë's novel, Jane Eyre.

The Victorian era

In this lesson, we will learn about Charlotte Brontë's life. We will explore how the experiences and suffering of this author's life influenced her writing of Jane Eyre.

Introduction to Charlotte Brontë

In this lesson, we will explore the novel's setting - the bleak and barren landscape of Yorkshire.

The Novel's Setting

In this lesson, we will learn about the main character of our novel, 'Jane Eyre'.

The Novel's Protagonist

In this lesson, we will begin reading 'Jane Eyre' and learn about Jane's miserable life with the Reed family.

Introducing the Reeds

In this lesson, we will read about Jane's relationship with John Reed and consider John's cruelty in more detail.

The argument

In this lesson, we will find out what happens to Jane when she is locked in the red room. We will also consider how Brontë creates a tense atmosphere in the red room scene.

The Red Room

In this lesson, we will look at the difference between passion and reason. We will read about when Jane meets Mr Brocklehust and consider how Brontë presents Jane as a passionate character.

Meeting Mr Brocklehurst

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.

Arriving at Lowood School

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.

Jane meets Helen Burns

In this lesson, we will see the fearsome Mr Brocklehurst arrive at Lowood School. We will see Jane make a mistake and get in big trouble.

Jane is punished by Mr Brocklehurst

In this lesson, we will see Helen Burns struck down by a serious illness. We will see what happens when Jane visits her in the middle of the night, and we will discover whether Helen survives her illness.

Helen Burns becomes sick

In this lesson, we will see Jane finish her education at Lowood. We will find out what happens when Jane is filled with a longing to leave Lowood and begin a new adventure.

Jane decides to leave Lowood School

In this lesson, we will see Jane arrive at Thornfield and begin her work as a governess. We will see what happens when she finds out that this country hall holds many dark secrets.

Jane arrives at Thornfield

In this lesson, we will learn about how women were treated in Victorian England. We will then find out what happens when Jane meets a mysterious stranger in the countryside.

Jane meets a mysterious stranger

In this lesson, we will explore Mr Rochester's character. We will find out what happens when Jane goes for tea with Mr Rochester and discovers him to be a very unusual man. We will question what dark secrets Rochester might be hiding.

The mysterious Mr Rochester

In this lesson, we will see how Jane grows closer to Rochester. We will read about a fire that breaks out in Thornfield and consider who the culprit of this evil crime could be.

Fire!

In this lesson, we will explore what happens when a beautiful and rich lady arrives at Thornfield Hall. Jane considers this lady a rival to Rochester's heart. We will explore Blanche Ingram's character and consider how Brontë presents her in contrast to Jane.

Jane's rival

In this lesson, we will discover what happens when a mysterious man arrives at Thornfield Hall and a terrible crime takes place. We will then analyse how Brontë creates tension in the passage. 

A stabbing in the night

In this lesson, we will revise Victorian views of women and explore how Brontë challenges Victorian views of relationships in Jane Eyre.

Rochester proposes

In this lesson, we will learn about foreshadowing and explore how Brontë creates a tense atmosphere before Jane's wedding.

A terrifying visit in the night

In this lesson, we will read about Jane's wedding day and find out what happens with Mr Mason and Bertha. We will also consider why Rochester didn't tell Jane about Bertha.

Rochester's secret is revealed

In this lesson, we will learn about the word resolute, explore Victorian views of marriage and consider how Brontë presents Jane as a resolute character.

Jane decides

In this lesson, we will find out what happens when Jane leaves Rochester. We will look at the end of the novel and consider how Jane has matured and changed during the novel.

Key Stage 3, English, Jane Eyre