Hard Times by Charles Dickens

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How well do you know the book?
Twenty questions covering plot, characters and themes. Answers included!
KS4 KS5 | Prose    Published: 25/03/2013
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Just deserts
Which characters get their comuppance and which don't? Complete the grid. Simple but useful.
KS5 | Prose    Published: 25/09/2009
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Utilitarianism
Focus on Utilitarianism in 'Hard Times' by answering a series of questions and completing an 'effects of Utilitarian philosophy' grid.
KS5 | Prose    Published: 25/09/2009
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David Lodge on 'Hard Times'
Questions on David Lodge's essay 'How Successful is Hard Times?' which can be found in 'Working With Structuralism'. It's also included in the 'Hard Times Norton Critical Edition'.
KS5 | Prose    Published: 04/09/2009
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Chapters 10-16 key ideas
A useful set of questions to enhance understanding of these chapters.
KS4 KS5 | Prose    Published: 15/07/2009
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Character description
Investigate how Dickens describes the students in chapter 2.
KS4 | Prose    Published: 03/11/2006
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GCSE Prose Study - Hard Times marking guidelines
A copy of the AQA A marking criteria and some helpful advice on how to structure the essay appropriately.
KS4 | Prose    Published: 10/06/2005
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GCSE Prose Study - Hard Times planning sheets
A comprehensive essay planning sheet - how does Dickens show his dislike for the education system?
KS4 | Prose    Published: 10/06/2005
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GCSE Prose Study - Hard Times
A copy of the first two chapters of the novel for use with the essay planning sheets.
KS4 | Prose    Published: 10/06/2005
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