Compare the pairs

Last updated: 15/11/2023
Contributor: Teachit Author
Compare the pairs
Main Subject
Key stage
Category
Prose: Character study
Resource type
Worksheet
Student activity
Genre
Heritage
Title
Great Expectations
Author
Charles Dickens
Authors
Charles Dickens
A one page worksheet designed to encourage students to compare and contrast pairs of characters in Great Expectations. Ideas on linking characters to the Victorian context are also suggested.

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A fantastic resource. Thank you!

Hayley Wiggins

13/06/2017

This is an effective way to start character work with those who are not keen on literature - or Dickens!

The compare/contrast approach gives them a way to start to make valid decisions about a character and to begin to make judgements that they would not initially even consider as being relevant.

I also spend a considerable amount on time, when dealing with characters - looking at the difference between what they say - and what they do. Once they start spotting this for themselves their work will suddenly make improvements by leaps and bounds. They see more clearly just what will be relevant as to "what makes a character"

Ruth Newbury

17/07/2013

5

A fantastic resource. Thank you!

Hayley Wiggins

13/06/2017

This is an effective way to start character work with those who are not keen on literature - or Dickens!

The compare/contrast approach gives them a way to start to make valid decisions about a character and to begin to make judgements that they would not initially even consider as being relevant.

I also spend a considerable amount on time, when dealing with characters - looking at the difference between what they say - and what they do. Once they start spotting this for themselves their work will suddenly make improvements by leaps and bounds. They see more clearly just what will be relevant as to "what makes a character"

Ruth Newbury

17/07/2013

5