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| Muddled verse 1: A
selection of muddled words taken from Robbie Williams' song
'Millennium' for students to sort, discuss and even create their
own version. Works well as a comparison to Blake's 'The Tyger'. |
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| Characters: Character
descriptions from a variety of pre-20th century novels and
associated activities. |
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| Penny dreadfuls: A
definition of the term 'Penny Dreadful' (helpful if the teacher
can provide the whole article - web link supplied) and a series
of questions. Useful as a contextual exercise if studying the
gothic or horror genre. |
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| Horror genre: A lesson
plan and activities to introduce the gothic horror genre and
look at an extract from a Victorian Penny Dreadful. |
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| Victorian research: A
series of pictures (that can be downloaded) and extracts to
explore the Industrial Revolution, religion, education,
medicine, science, and the status of women in Victorian times
(also available in KS4 Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde). |
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| Victorian poor: A lesson
plan, resources and activities to explore class in Victorian
society and how a writer effectively conveys living conditions. |
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| Victorian conflict:
Information and questions about Victorian society and some
sheets for students to use as discussion tools and to make links
with a Victorian text. |
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| Victorian portraits: An
introductory sheet to explore the Victorian context (links to
pictures that can be downloaded). |
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| Victorian life: A series
of photos (links provided) and questions to introduce the
contrasts between the lives of the rich and poor in Victorian
England. |