Year 5’s Fantastic Work on Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde!

This week, Year 5 have embarked on an exciting literary journey, diving into the mysterious and thrilling world of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. We kicked off our Book Talk by reading a gripping section of the story and tackling some tricky comprehension questions. The children showed great resilience, using their detective skills to unpick the deeper meaning behind the text.

Today, we took our learning a step further with a fascinating character study! Each child was given a picture of the two central figures—Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde—and set the challenge of writing two contrasting character descriptions. One painted Dr. Jekyll as the kindest, most brilliant scientist of all time, while the other revealed Mr. Hyde as the most terrifying, wicked villain imaginable! To make their writing even more powerful, the children skillfully used hyperbole (exaggeration) and superlatives to create vivid and unforgettable descriptions.

I’m sure you’ll agree that their writing looks absolutely incredible! The creativity, attention to detail, and expressive language on display are truly impressive. Well done, Year 5—we can’t wait to see what you produce next!