An adaptation is when an original story has been changed to fit into a different form or format.

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 is when people don't get the same rights, opportunities or treatment as others, even though they should.

An impression refers to initial feelings about a person, place or thing, gained from reading a text.

Introducing the context of 'Oliver Twist'

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Exploring characterisation in 'Oliver Twist'

Building comprehension of 'Oliver Twist' through rich discussion

Turning points in 'Oliver Twist'

Exploring and engaging with themes in 'Oliver Twist'

In 'Oliver Twist: reading’, pupils read, discussed and explored a classic narrative. In ’Beowulf: reading’, pupils will read, discuss and explore an epic poem.

In 'A Christmas Carol': narrative writing and reading', pupils used a text as a stimulus for their writing. In ’Oliver Twist: reading’, pupils will read, discuss and explore another text written by Charles Dickens.

In this unit, pupils read and explore a version of Charles Dickens' novel, 'Oliver Twist'. They explore characterisation within the text, make predictions and engage in rich discussions about the plot. Finally, pupils identify and engage with the key themes in the text.

'Oliver Twist': reading

Subjects which particular individuals may be sensitive to, eg, adoption, migration, bereavement or death, divorce, poverty, deprivation.

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

Depiction or discussion of violence or fighting, including threats of violence or the aftermath of violence.

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

when an original story has been changed to fit a different form

a harsh place where poor people, including children, had to work hard

when people don't get the same rights or treatment as others

True or False? This version of 'Oliver Twist' is written by Charles Dickens.

Oliver has had a positive childhood, full of happiness

What are some likely impressions that readers might make about Oliver.

True or False? An illustrated chapter book contains text and illustrations.

Match the following words to their antonym.

taking something that doesn't belong to you

limiting what people can have to make sure there's enough for everyone

What does it mean to **ration** something?

when someone is treated unfairly or not given the same chances as others

always telling the truth, even when it's hard

What is the most suitable definition of the term **injustice**

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

What is a suitable definition of an adapted text?

Which of the following would you likely find in Victorian society?

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