A Burglary Goes Wrong

In this lesson, we will learn why Oliver accompanies Bill on a dangerous attempt to burgle a house which quickly leads to disaster. We will explore how Oliver is shown as vulnerable and how Bill is shown as villainous.

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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

Before we start this lesson, let’s see what you can remember from this topic. Here’s a quick quiz!

Q1.Where do Bill and Nancy bring Oliver in this extract?

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Q2.Why is Bill's eye damaged?

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Q3.Bill Sikes' legs look as if they should be in 'fetters.' What are fetters?

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Q4.What was Oliver fed in the workhouse?

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Q5.What happened to Charles Dickens' father, John Dickens?

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Quiz:

Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

Before we start this lesson, let’s see what you can remember from this topic. Here’s a quick quiz!

Q1.Where do Bill and Nancy bring Oliver in this extract?

1/5

Q2.Why is Bill's eye damaged?

2/5

Q3.Bill Sikes' legs look as if they should be in 'fetters.' What are fetters?

3/5

Q4.What was Oliver fed in the workhouse?

4/5

Q5.What happened to Charles Dickens' father, John Dickens?

5/5

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A Burglary Goes Wrong

Before you leave our lesson today, answer the following questions.

Q1.What place is Bill attempting to burgle in this extract?

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Q2.What must Oliver climb through in this burglary?

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Q3.How is Oliver wounded during in this extract?

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Q4.What does Fagin attempt to train Oliver for?

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Q5.Who locked Oliver in a cellar?

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Unit quizzes are being retired in August 2023

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Quiz:

A Burglary Goes Wrong

Before you leave our lesson today, answer the following questions.

Q1.What place is Bill attempting to burgle in this extract?

1/5

Q2.What must Oliver climb through in this burglary?

2/5

Q3.How is Oliver wounded during in this extract?

3/5

Q4.What does Fagin attempt to train Oliver for?

4/5

Q5.Who locked Oliver in a cellar?

5/5

Lesson summary: A Burglary Goes Wrong

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