Charles Dickens

High school (ages 12+)
Art & Creativity

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/charles-dickens

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. When was Charles Dickens born?February 7, 1812
2. When did Charles Dickens die?June 9, 1870 (age 58)
3. Where was Charles Dickens born?Portsmouth, England
4. What is the career?Novelist, journalist, short story writer, editor, public lecturer, and social activist
5. What made Charles Dickens a famous storyteller?He wrote funny characters and exciting adventures, and he shared his stories in monthly or weekly installments that many people could read.
6. Why did Dickens care so much about the poor?When his father was in debtors' prison, young Charles had to work hard at a warehouse. That experience made him feel for the poor and want to help them.

Victorian Era: The period of British history marked by the reign of Queen Victoria (1837-1901), characterized by industrial expansion, social change, and distinct cultural norms.
Social Critic: An individual who analyzes and comments on societal issues, often highlighting flaws and advocating for reform through their work.
Serial Publication: The method of publishing a longer work, typically a novel, in installments over a period of time, often in magazines or newspapers.
Debtors' Prison: A prison where individuals were confined for failure to pay their debts, a common practice during Dickens's time.