Engelska 8C - The nineteenth century and Dickens - v.19-20

This week, we will get to know more about the nineteenth century and one of its greatest novelists - Charles Dickens. We will talk and learn about one of the themes of Dickens' books - the differences between the rich and the poor in England during the 19th century. Among other things, you will get to read the story of "David Copperfield" and create and write your own dickensian story.

8C	MONDAY 11:00-12:00 (255 EN)	TUESDAY  9:40-11:40 (244 SV)	MONDAY 11:00-12:00 (255 EN)	TUESDAY  9:40-11:30 (244 SV)	WEDNESDAY  8:20-9:50 (339 MA) 10:10-11:40 (251 EN)
Activities	Introduction: - planning - assessment  - homework   Who was Charles Dickens? (ppt)   -The life of Dickens (BBC) clip   - Tour of Charles Dickens' house   - Victorian workhouses: film clip, power point	Watch "Oliver Twist"   Get a copy of "David Copperfield"	Work with David Copperfield: Word list & story   The Dickensian Writing style     Your Dickensian story: -themes & mindmap in class - planning of your story (mindmap, bullet points...) Start writing your own Dickensian story	Writing your own Dickensian story	Writing your own Dickensian story   Finish the story   Peer response: Language & contents (powerpoint) Edit your story Upload finished story!
Homework		Read David Copperfield & make notes of the storyline/characters (for monday)

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Syfte

• förstå och tolka innehållet i talad engelska och i olika slags texter,
• formulera sig och kommunicera i tal och skrift,