Searching for Shakespeare - Lesson 4 - Writing Up Notes Worksheet

Notes serve as an essential tool for quickly capturing important information, but they often need to be transformed into a coherent and polished final piece of writing. The notes provided here offer brief insights into the life of the renowned author Charles Dickens. To convert these notes into a complete text, one must first expand on the abbreviated and fragmented details, ensuring that full sentences are formed and that the information flows logically. This includes elaborating on Dickens' early life, such as his birth in Portsmouth, England in 1812, and the challenging circumstances he faced when his father was imprisoned for debt, which led to his employment in a factory at the tender age of 12.

To further refine the notes, one should provide context and clarity around Dickens' career milestones and personal life. This involves detailing his initial job as an attorney's clerk, followed by his first literary success in 1837 with the publication of 'The Pickwick Papers'. Additionally, the notes mention his marriage to Catherine Hogarth in 1835 and the couple's ten children, but it is also important to note their eventual separation in 1858. Finally, the narrative should conclude with the end of Dickens' life, stating that he passed away at the age of 58 at his home in Gads Hill, Kent. By fleshing out these notes with descriptive language and a structured narrative, one can create a well-rounded and informative final piece of writing about Charles Dickens.