Lesson Plans
Oliver Twist
Grades: Middle & High School
Subject Area: Literature, Language Arts
Made Possible By: TriStar Pictures
A much-loved classic comes to life with this study guide to Roman Polanski’s film based on the Charles Dickens novel. Students explore how the story’s themes resonate today, examine the literary devices that Dickens used to create his timeless characters, and try their hand at adapting a classic for the screen. Includes a handout with background on Dickens and his times.
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Complete Program
Student Handout
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