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Key Stage 3

Year 7

Contemporary Short Stories (1/2): The Story of an Hour by Kate Chopin

In this lesson, we will look at the beginning of Kate Chopin's 'The Story of an Hour' and consider how we can make predictions about the plot and character based on small extracts from the text.

Reading for Meaning in 'The Story of an Hour'

In this lesson, we will finish reading 'The Story of an Hour'. We will discuss Kate Chopin's use of language in the text and share our opinions on the big plot twist that occurs at the end.

Language in 'The Story of an Hour'

In this lesson, we will look at the structure of 'The Story of an Hour' and think about the effect of Kate Chopin's use of dramatic irony to help her create the story's final twist.

Form and Structure in 'The Story of an Hour'

In this lesson, we will look at how marriage is presented in 'The Story of an Hour' and predict what could happen once the events of the story have finished.

Key Stage 3, English, Contemporary Short Stories (1/2): The Story of an Hour by Kate Chopin

Reading for Meaning in 'The Story of an Hour'

Language in 'The Story of an Hour'

Form and Structure in 'The Story of an Hour'

Evaluation and Personal Response: 'The Story of an Hour'