Unexpected Twist! An Oliver Twisted Tale – Q&A

Pupil outcome: I can understand the context of 'Oliver Twist'. Key learning points: - Oliver Twist is set in Victorian England. - Charles Dickens is a key author for our cultural heritage; ‘Oliver Twist’ is considered a children’s...

Pupil outcome: I can identify and engage with the key themes in ‘Oliver Twist’. Key learning points: - A theme is a big idea, topic or message that recurs within a story. - Themes can be incredibly relevant and link to significant issues...

Pupil outcome: I can compare and contrast characterisation within a chapter. Key learning points: - Characterisation is the way text creators describe & develop the personalities and traits of the characters in a story. - Many of the...

Pupil outcome: I can explore how a turning point in a narrative affects a character’s emotions. Key learning points: - Inferring meaning can help us to build our understanding of the story. - A turning point in a narrative is a pivotal...

Pupil outcome: I can answer a range of comprehension questions on 'Oliver Twist'. Key learning points: - Oliver is beginning to settle into life with Mr. Brownlow in Pentonville, London. - Readers can form an impression of a range of...

Pupil outcome: I can carefully select verbs and adverbs to describe a malevolent character. Key learning points: - Careful selection of verbs and adverbs are key in description as they strongly impact meaning. - Changing a verb or adverb...

Pupil outcome: I can confidently understand and use pathetic fallacy. Key learning points: - Pathetic fallacy is a literary technique in which emotions are ascribed to non-human objects and things. - Pathetic fallacy helps to show the...

Use this reading and listening practice to improve your pronunciation, as well as expand your vocabulary. Today I am reading chapter 1 of the classic novel Oliver Twist.

In this video, we learn about the life and work of the famous writer Charles Dickens. The video covers his early years, including his family's struggles with debt and his own experience working in a factory as a child. We also learn...