Unveiling Tension: Exploring Chapter 1 of 'The Woman in Black'

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Unveiling Tension: Exploring Chapter 1 of 'The Woman in Black'

Learning Objective

Understand how tension is built in chapter 1 of 'The Woman in Black'.

What do you already know about building tension in literature?

Introduction to 'The Woman in Black'

Introduce the author, genre, and basic plot elements of the novel.

Key Characters

Explore the main characters introduced in chapter 1 and their significance to the plot.

Setting the Scene

Analyze the atmospheric setting and its role in creating tension.

Suspenseful Language

Examine specific language choices that contribute to building tension.

Foreshadowing

Identify instances of foreshadowing in chapter 1 and discuss their impact on tension.

Interactive Analysis

Engage in a close reading activity to identify tension-building techniques in a selected passage.

Reflection and Discussion

Reflect on the impact of tension in chapter 1 and participate in a group discussion.

Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

Have students enter three things they learned in this lesson. With this they can indicate their own learning efficiency of this lesson.

Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

Here, students enter two things they would like to know more about. This not only increases involvement, but also gives them more ownership.

Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.

The students indicate here (in question form) with which part of the material they still have difficulty. For the teacher, this not only provides insight into the extent to which the students understand/master the material, but also a good starting point for the next lesson.