The Life of Charles Dickens - Lesson 6 - Getting the Picture PowerPoint

In Lesson 6 titled "Getting the Picture," students are tasked with enhancing their understanding of Charles Dickens by creating a visually engaging booklet. The objective is to create a layout and insert images that are pertinent to the content of "The Diabolical World of Charles Dickens." The lesson encourages students to draw inspiration from the Horrible History books, which are known for their distinctive and engaging visual style. Students are reminded to consider their target audience, which ranges from 7 to 14 years of age, to ensure that the layout is appropriate and appealing. They are asked to reflect on the significance of image selection and page arrangement, using prior examples as a guide for their own work.

The content of the booklet delves into the early years of Charles Dickens, highlighting the hardships he faced when his father was imprisoned for debt, leading to young Charles leaving school to work in a factory. This poignant part of Dickens' life is a key element of the narrative that students will present in their booklets. Once the booklets are completed, the students are encouraged to display their work in the classroom, allowing them to share their creative interpretations and newfound knowledge of Dickens' life and times with their peers. This activity not only fosters creativity but also deepens the students' connection to the historical context of Dickens' literary world.