Introducing the context of 'Oliver Twist' | English | Quizalize & Oak National Academy

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True or False? An illustrated chapter book contains text and illustrations.
- True ✓
- False
Match the following words to their antonym.
- rich
  
  ⇔
  
  poor ✓
- happy
  
  ⇔
  
  sad ✓
- love
  
  ⇔
  
  hate ✓
What does it mean to ration something?
- taking something that doesn't belong to you
- wanting more than what's fair or needed
- limiting what people can have to make sure there's enough for everyone ✓
What is the most suitable definition of the term injustice
- being friendly and helpful to others
- when someone is treated unfairly or not given the same chances as others ✓
- always telling the truth, even when it's hard
What is a suitable definition of an adapted text?
- converting text from one language to another while preserving the meaning
- when an original story has been changed to fit into a different form or format ✓
- a longer fictional text with illustrations to support understanding
Which of the following would you likely find in Victorian society?
- Gas lighting ✓
- Electrical lighting
- Printing press (e.g. newspapers) ✓
- Internet

When was Charles Dickens born?
- 1712
- 1812 ✓
- 1912
- 2012
When did Charles Dickens die?
- 1670
- 1770
- 1870 ✓
- 1970
Match the keywords to their definition.
- adaptation
  
  ⇔
  
  when an original story has been changed to fit a different form ✓
- workhouse
  
  ⇔
  
  a harsh place where poor people, including children, had to work hard ✓
- injustice
  
  ⇔
  
  when people don't get the same rights or treatment as others ✓
Where does Oliver's mother give birth?
- a hospital
- a workhouse ✓
- at home
True or False? This version of 'Oliver Twist' is written by Charles Dickens.
- True
- False ✓
What are some likely impressions that readers might make about Oliver.
- Oliver has had a tough childhood ✓
- Oliver has had a positive childhood, full of happiness
- Oliver has been treated well by carers
- Oliver has been treated badly by carers ✓

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Oliver Twist is set in Victorian England.
Charles Dickens is a key author for our cultural heritage; ‘Oliver Twist’ is considered a children’s literature classic.
During Victorian England, there was widespread poverty and living conditions for the poor were harsh.
Dickens’ early experiences influenced his writing and made him care about injustice.
Adapting a text can mean changing some parts of the story based on the target audience and new format.

Pupils may think that life for all Victorians was positive.

Depending on social class, life was very different. There was a big divide between rich and poor, with many people living in poverty.

Adaptation - An adaptation is when an original story has been changed to fit into a different form or format.
Workhouse - A workhouse in Victorian society was a harsh place where poor people, including children, had to work hard in exchange for food and shelter.
Injustice - Injustice is when people don't get the same rights, opportunities or treatment as others, even though they should.
Impression - An impression refers to initial feelings about a person, place or thing, gained from reading a text.