The Invisible Man - Lesson 2 - PowerPoint

In the second lesson of an English teaching resource, students are encouraged to explore creativity and critical thinking through a series of thought-provoking questions and activities. The lesson begins by asking students to imagine themselves as brilliant scientists and to consider what they might hope to invent or achieve. This exercise aims to stimulate their imagination and to contemplate the potential impact of scientific advancements on the future of society. The discussion then shifts to the meaning of the word 'blurb' and engages students in a 'Think Pair Share' activity, prompting them to collaborate and share their understanding of the term.

The lesson continues with an analysis of a blurb from a narrative that introduces a mysterious character named Griffin. He arrives at a village inn, concealed by dark glasses and bandages, harbouring a 'chilling secret' of his invisibility. Students are tasked with identifying various language devices used in the blurb and discussing their purpose, enhancing their analytical skills. A support slide provides further guidance on examining the connotations of underlined words and the sentence structures employed in the text. Furthermore, students learn about the P.E.A.R. strategy—Point, Evidence, Analyse, Respond—which is a structured approach to textual analysis. They are instructed to convert their annotations into a table, using this framework to craft an extended response that delves deeper into the text's language and the emotional responses it may evoke in readers.