In the Day 1 activity students watch this high-quality illustrated video which provides a visual learning experience. The short video summary is over six minutes and covers the major characters and plot points of the story.
In the Day 1 activity “Examining Tone,” students may use the comment feature on a class blog.
In the Day 1 activity “Setting the Scene: Oliver’s World,” students use the internet for research, make and present a PowerPoint/Prezi, and evaluate web-based sources.
In the Day 1 activity “Rhyming Slang,” students may use Google Documents to compile a dictionary or write collaboratively.
In the Day 2 activity “Setting the Scene: ‘A Night in a Workhouse’ by James Greenwood,”...