What Lies Beneath Anchor Video When people say that someone has a hidden dark side, they mean that ____________. Another aspect of a person’s hidden dark side is _________. What other characters from fiction, movies, television shows, video games, or other media have struggled to keep a side of themselves hidden? CharacterUnusual Trait What might happen if a hidden side is revealed? Clark KentAs Superman, he can fly and has superhuman powers. He might not be as effective in fighting crime. Edward Cullen He seems to be a regular high school student but in reality is a vampire. People might be afraid of him, his family might have to move from their home.

Student Objectives Activate prior knowledge and build background about Gothic literature and human duality, Doppelgangers. Use viewing strategies to identify important information. Express and support personal views.

Introduction Anchor Video Menu What Lies Beneath This video provides background about the fascination with the hidden dark sides that lies just below the surface of even the most seemingly good people. It raises the key issue for the Workshop: How do we express our hidden, secret feelings—and should we express them at all?

Reading 1 Anchor The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde Based on the classic short story by Robert Louis Stevenson in Read 180. Tells the tale of a respected British doctor who gives in to his fascination with the dark side of life.

Reading Anchor 2 “Shadow Watcher” A poem by Tim Sebles that explores the feelings of a character who claims to see the horrible things that lie beneath the surface of life. The poem includes reference to vampires, which are Gothic creatures.

Video Story Vampire Mania The character of Count Dracula has been a well- known figure in popular culture since 1897, when Bram Stoker created him in his novel Dracula. This video focuses on people’s ongoing fascination with vampires like Dracula. It covers the traits that have been associated with vampires over the years and discusses how the character of the vampire has changed. The video also touches upon several fictional versions of the vampire story including Stephenie Meyer’s Twlight book series.

Now listen to “ Shadow Watcher” Poetry Connect and Respond 1. Why do you think so many authors choose to write about characters with a hidden dark side? I think many authors choose to write about characters with a hidden dark side because _______. Do you agree or disagree with this statement: Everyone has a good side and an evil side. I (agree/disagree) with this statement because___________________. How can anger influence people? Anger can influence people by ________________.

Connect Video to the Text Page 56 – Look at the illustration What do you think has just happened? What does the illustration tell you about the story you are about to read?

Preview The first selection is a short story. Scan the illustration and the text on pages 60 – 61. What do you think has just happened? The second selection is a poem on pages 72 – 73, and it uses rhythm, sound patterns, and colorful language to help reader feel and understand its meaning. How is the format of the poem different from the format of the short story? (The poem is written in short lines arranged in two- line stanzas. The short story is prose written, and it is longer. Also, it is written in paragraphs.)

Strategy Note Literature Connection The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde is an example of Gothic fiction. Gothic fiction is a genre of literature that usually includes strange or scary characters, mysterious events, and a setting in the late 1700s or 1800s. Another famous example of Gothic fiction is the novel Dracula by Bram Stoker.

Read page 56 The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde about? What do you think the phrase hidden dark side refers to in this text? Look for Target Words

Vocabulary Target Words Awe (n.) – a mixed feeling of great respect. Character (n.) – A person of a particular type. Interlude (n.) – a period of time between two events. Prior (adj.) – earlier, happening before Render (v.) – to cause something to be in certain shape or condition.

Vocabulary Unlock the Meaning Pronounce Each Word and Provide Its Part of Speech Explain Meaning (For example, a mixed feeling of great respect, wonder, and fear is called ____________. Provide examples Deepen Understanding

Continue Deepen Understanding Which music star would you be in awe of if you met him? Which person in your family do you think is the funniest character? What do you usually do during the interlude between leaving school and eating dinner? What prior event today has made you laugh? How could you render a watch useless?

Review Vocabulary The teacher quickly reviewed what she had covered in the _________ class. I’m sure that if I met the President, I would just stand there in _______. If the heavy rain continues, it will _____ the baseball field unusable. The coach could tell by the basketball player’s long hours of practice that she was a determined _________. The 20 minutes between the first and second acts of the play seemed like a long _________.

Vocabulary Review Answers Prior Awe Render Character Interlude Check your answers

Student Objective Skills (Setting, Character, Plot, Theme) Identify the Element of a Short Story Including Setting, Character, Plot, and Theme Practice Sorting Story Elements Into a Graphic Organizer Activate Prior Knowledge/Set Purpose Replay the Anchor Video for “The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde”

The Title The Title Raises Several Questions: Who are Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde? What is the strange case involving them?

Preview Story Elements Setting Describe the place and time of the story. Setting is where and when the story takes place.

Setting, Characters, Plot, and Theme The story takes place in London, England in the 1800s Why might the lawyer be important in the story? How do your think the action shown in the illustration will affect what happens in the story? (The man might escape or disappear). As we read the story, we’ll discuss the author’s important message about life. Let’s read to find out how Mr. Hyde is destroying Dr. Jekyll’s life, page 58.

Strategy Note Social Studies Connection The 1800s were a time of growth for London, England. Its population grew from about one million to seven million, making it the world’s largest city. Many buildings and railroads were built. This rapid growth caused some problems as London became overcrowded and dirty.