a novel by Charles Dickens Directions: Use the following link to fill in each of the following slides:

Mr. Dickens- Mr. Dickens- Look at the home page, Fast Facts, and Family and Friends links. Dickens as a child: When was he born? Who were his parents and give background info on them? What was his relationship with his parents? What were Dickens’ own early experiences (education, work, etc.)? Dickens as an adult What was his family life like? Where did he live most of his life? Where was he buried and where did he want to be buried?

His Work: In the boxes below, record four of dickens’ most famous works (including Great Expectations) and write a short Description of each work and its major themes. Use the link called “The Novels”. Great Expectations Oliver TwistA Christmas Carol

His Novels: Many of Dickens’ novels were serial novels. What is the definition of a serial novel and explain the effect it has on the reader. Definition: Effect:

A View of London How did Dickens perceive London and what role did it have on his writing? Dickens saw London as…

A Dickens Christmas What influence did Dickens have on the way people celebrate Christmas? What traditions that we practice now came back into fashion during the Victorian age?

Great Expectations: Tid-bits and interesting facts. Read the “Story Fortold” on the left hand side of the Great Expectations page. What is The Restoration House and how does it show up in Great Expectations? What is the significance of “Beggar My Neighbor” in Great Expectations? Look at the link of the forge and the honeymoon site of Dickens and his wife. What is “Transportation” in the novel?

Great Expectations Expectations is considered one of Charles Dickens’ most brilliant novels. His use of plot, character development, and irony have tantalized many readers for almost two centuries. Enjoy!