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How much do you know about the life of Charles Dickens? A thorough video discusses the author's professional successes and private failures with engaging animation and informative narration.
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Instructional Ideas
- Encourage learners to create their own video or presentation about a chosen author, using the resource as a model
- Incorporate into a British literature class
Classroom Considerations
- Begins with an advertisement that you can skip
- Length of the video may require a few pauses to discuss main points
- This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
- Addresses relevant aspects of Dickens's life, the literary themes of his most prominent works, and connections to historical and modern social issues
- A great addition to any lesson on Dickens's novels
Cons
- None