Tuesday, April 5, 2011

Assignment 7: Oliver Twist

Today you are going to research the Victorian era, the time period in which the novel Oliver Twist is set. Your task is to peruse the following websites to gain a basic understanding of the social and historical aspects of the period. When you are done, on your own blog, write 2-3 paragraphs to explain the Victorian Era. Your paragraphs should focus on a few of the following points:

1. Workhouses
2. British Empire
3. Rich and Poor
4. Street Life
5. Historical Events

From an English perspective, please have an introduction and conclusion sentence, explaining why you are writing about the Victorian era.

Webpages to use:
Film Education

Masterpiece Theater

Wikipedia: your quick guide, but NOT your only resource!

After you have posted on your own blog, please log out of your computer and continue your reading and questions.

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