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The Quest for… Oliver Twist

Subject: Literacy/Storytelling

Age Group: KS1, KS2

Region: London/Greater London, North West, West Midlands

Creep down Dickensian streets to meet Oliver, uncover his family history, and brave a visit to Fagin’s den in this KS1 and KS2 Literature workshop!

Led by our Story Seeker, you will embody key characters. Then you will explore the plot and themes of the classic book, Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens. You will discover what it would be like to be one of Fagin’s gang; and visit different locations including the workhouse, the undertakers, and Mr Brownlow’s house, in this well-loved literary adventure.

Take part in the Story-Seeker Quiz then beat the Book Worm Challenge. After, travel around different book locations, before finally becoming a story seeker yourself!

You will come away wanting to learn more (MORE?!) about the tale of Oliver Twist in this KS1 and KS2 Literature workshop!

 

KS1 and KS2 Literature Workshop - Oliver Twist

Why choose Freshwater?

Our sessions:

  • Are highly interactive, offering hands-on learning, which allow all your pupils to access the topic.
  • Add depth and richness to the curriculum and stimulate further learning.
  • Use carefully chosen drama techniques, so that children feel a personal involvement in the topic which helps to embed subject knowledge.
  • Allow the teacher an opportunity to observe pupils’ progress from a different perspective.
  • Are led by experienced drama facilitators who immerse the children in an imaginative world, helping to make learning fun!

Important Events Link

This workshop is perfect to support year-round learning as well as the following important events in your year planner:

Why not check the book out from your local library? We love Bethnal Green Library, just around the corner from Freshwater HQ!

Brought the topic together to show how hard life was in Victorian times. Inspired children to read/listen to more Dickens novels.

Sheila Spooner, Warrender Primary School, Ruislip

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Details

  • Length of session: 60 minutes

  • Price: £148 + VAT (there may be an additional charge for travel)

  • Number of Children: up to 30

  • Extra children are negotiable

  • All facilitators are DBS checked

Curriculum Link

  • Literacy and stories

Key Areas

  • Cultural context: what inspired Dickens to write this book?

  • Characters

  • Locations

  • Debate: would it be fun to live in Fagin's gang?

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