Description
This Character Collabs project is the perfect addition to your unit on Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson, offering a hands-on, collaborative approach to character analysis that helps students engage deeply with this classic gothic novella.
In this activity, students analyze Dr. Jekyll, Mr. Hyde, Gabriel Utterson, Dr. Lanyon, Richard Enfield, and Poole using multiple methods of characterization to explore personality traits, motivations, moral conflict, and symbolism. Through close reading, inference, and textual evidence, students develop a stronger understanding of Stevenson’s exploration of duality, reputation, repression, and the nature of good versus evil.
Students present their analysis on a collaborative poster, transforming literary analysis into a creative and memorable experience. This interactive format boosts comprehension and retention while encouraging critical thinking, communication, and collaboration. The finished posters also make striking classroom displays that reinforce key characters and themes throughout the unit.
Everything you need for smooth implementation is included, featuring a comprehensive teacher guide, clear student directions, a holistic rubric, and a brainstorm character analysis worksheet to support thoughtful planning and discussion. You’ll also receive blank coloring pages for each character, answer keys, and digitally colored sample posters. Editable versions of the directions, rubric, and brainstorm worksheet are included for easy customization.
Each poster is made up of six pieces of paper that can be printed on standard copy paper or cardstock and assembled into a final display measuring 28” x 15” once completed.
Perfect for middle school and high school ELA, this Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde character analysis project turns Stevenson’s gothic classic into an engaging, collaborative learning experience students won’t forget.