The best ways to study Jane Eyre and Oliver twist

 

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Imagine you’re Jane Eyre or Oliver Twist or another character in this story.

You’ll be questioned about by the group about his or her background, behaviour and motivation.

Freeze-frame

Working in small groups or a whole class, the students create a moment that shows the action in a narrative frozen in time, as if the pause button has been pressed.

Retelling the story

Retell the story from the point of view of a different character, ex Mr Rochester, Mrs Bertha Mason, Fagin, Monks

‘Who Am I?’

Take turns to provide clues about one of the characters in the story; the others have to guess who it is

Retelling in a circle

Retell the story around a circle, each member of the group adding the next part

Play ‘Author’s Chair’.

Take on the role of Charles Dickens or Charlotte Bronte and answer questions in role.