The Invisible Man - Lesson 3 - PowerPoint

The third lesson in an English teaching resource series delves into the enigmatic character of The Invisible Man. Students are encouraged to explore and interpret the text to understand the traits of the central character. The lesson prompts students to consider the implications of the Invisible Man's desire to keep his discoveries concealed, using a specific quote to highlight his secretive nature. This analysis aims to pique students' curiosity about the character's hidden motives and the mysteries surrounding him. The lesson also involves self-assessment, where students reflect on the strengths of their analysis and identify areas for improvement.

Additionally, the lesson introduces the concept of connotation, prompting students to think, pair, and share their understanding of the term. They engage in language analysis by examining the phrase "hides a chilling secret" and discussing the associations with the word "secret," such as danger, forbidden, personal, and private. The exercise encourages students to zoom in on specific words to perform a detailed 'rainbow analysis,' which helps them to dissect the language and its implications further. This method is applied to other quotations as well, allowing students to refine their analytical skills. Finally, they revisit their extended responses to see where they can incorporate this analytical technique to enhance their interpretations of the text.