My trial lesson

• Engels
• Voortgezet speciaal onderwijs

Watch the introduction video!

What aspect of Charles' life do you think has influenced this book?

1. Growing up poor
2. His wife
3. The death of his sibling
4. His travels

Hard Times is seperated into three books.
The third "book" is called Garnering.
What do you think is the definition of garnering?

Book one is called sowing which means: plant (seed) by scattering it on or in the earth.

Book two is called Reaping which means:  to cut (a crop or harvest).

1. to put a seed in the ground
2. to fill a glass
3. to build
4. gather or collect

The three books combined are part of a returning methaphor in the book.
What is this methaphor?

1. The sky
2. Building
3. Farming
4. Gardening

Go on Google and search for book themes.
What do you think book themes are?

Which theme in Hard Times fits this image?

1. Education
2. Tables
3. Reading
4. Farming

What does "Hard Times" want to say with the theme Education?

Which theme in Hard Times fits this image?

1. Clothing
2. Upper versus lower class
3. Love
4. Men

What passage of the book clearly shows the theme upper versus lower class?

Watch the video!

Where does "Hard Times" take place?

For a hint look at page: 26

1. In a Farmers village
2. In a city
3. Industrial district
4. In a harbour

What is the name of the town?

Remember to look in your book if you can't remember!

During what time does "Hard Times" take place.

1. Victorian era
2. First world war
3. Golden age
4. Industrial revolution

Can you summarise the entire setting (place and time) in one sentence.

Would you recommend this book to a friend?

Note: this question is an opinion question and doesn't have a correct answer

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