Prisons, orphanages, slums, workhouses. Such are the settings of Charles Dickens' novels. Why would anyone (except for literature teachers, perhaps) want to read these tales? Find out why with a short video that explores the allure of the Dickensian world.

Concepts

charles dickens, the victorian era, victorian britain, british literature

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Additional Tags

english language arts

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Instructional Ideas

• Flip the lesson; have class members view the video, complete the comprehension quiz, and research some of the links out of class before returning for a full-class discussion
• Include in a study of the working conditions in Victorian England
• Use the video to introduce a study of one of Dickens' novels

Classroom Considerations

• None of his works is examined in detail; the video is most appropriate as an introduction to Dickens

Pros

• Uses the names of his characters as examples of Dickens' wit

Cons

• None

Common Core

SL.9-10.3 SL.9-10.5 SL.11-12.3 SL.11-12.5