Charles Dickens Victorian England Unit Study

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Let’s Study Charles Dickens & Victorian England

Charles Dickens is best known for his famous literary works. Phrases like, ‘Can I have some more?’ and ‘It was the best of times, it was the worst of times…’ are what made him famous. His uniquely personal perspective of Victorian life in England permeates his most famous books. This well-traveled writer has a keen observation of reality and a unique talent to communicate in a way that draws the reader into the experience of the story.

Engage your children in Dickens’ personal story with the Let’s Study Charles Dickens digital unit study. 

Don’t miss the Charles Dickens Life in Victorian England FREE sample lesson download at the end of this post.

Charles Dickens’ England

The Victorian era in England was marked by the reign of Queen Victoria, 1837-1901.  Charles Dickens was born in Portsmouth, England in 1812 – the year Great Britain entered into conflict with the United States near the end of the Napoleonic Wars.  It was a dramatic time in history and would become the backdrop of so many of Charles Dickens’ books, poems, and short stories.  

Studying Charles Dickens’ life will bring a deeper understanding of the Victorian era in which he lived. His masterful description of life in the 1800s comes straight from his own experience. This study is an excellent companion for those studying the history of the Victorian era or reading any of Charles Dickens’s works including:

  • A Christmas Carol
  • Oliver Twist
  • Great Expectations
  • David Copperfield
  • A Tale of Two Cities

Charles Dickens: The Man Behind Great Literature

Equally important, however, is understanding the man behind these great literary works.  Let’s Study Charles Dickens & Victorian England brings to light the complicated challenges of this era by guiding upper elementary through high school students through the Victorian life of this famous  British writer. This guide is presented in an engaging and interactive manner that will bring the richness of historical understanding of Dicken’s masterful works.  

The Let’s Study Charles Dickens & Victorian England digital mini-course is made up of Five Sessions:

  • Contemplating daily life in Victorian England and comparing it to life in America
  • Becoming familiar with Charles Dickens’ London using geography and mapping skills.
  • Understanding Victorian British currency and how the value of hard work impacted dickens’ life and writing.
  • An opportunity to explore deeper the many ideas presented in Dickens’ books about Victorian life.
  • Bonus Session: Dinner with Dickens – a unique project that can be used stand-alone or as a final project for the unit.

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Victorian Era Bonus Lesson

The Let’s Study Charles Dickens Victorian England digital mini-course also includes a bonus project to guide students in understanding the magnitude of innovative ideas and challenging social circumstances that were so prevalent during the Victorian era. Your family or learning community will be able to understand the Victorian mindset and worldview by enjoying a unique dinner party of famous folks from 1825-1870.  

Learn the history, understand literature, and prepare to be blown away at Dickens’ insight into the consequences of decisions.   The Let’s Study Charles Dickens unit study not only brings to life the historical era in which most of Dickens’s books are set but also opens up the world of Dickens’ literature beyond his best-known works.  The study includes many resources in digital form to guide you to a deeper understanding of Dickens, Victorian life and provides an introduction to his lesser-known works.

I want to do this in real life if it were only possible! I want to gather folks from~ that era and sit down a long Victorian era table and converse with people like John D. Rockefeller, Queen Victoria, George Mueller, Florence Nightingale, Harriet Tubman, and Hudson Taylor! What a wonderful assignment! There’s more, of course to the assignment, but this really got me excited!

~Meredith C.

Read what folks are saying in this curriculum review of Let’s Study Charles Dickens’ Victorian England.

Introduce Your Homeschool To Life In Victorian England

This printable unit study is also a perfect ‘learn on location’ companion for any trip to the United Kingdom.  Based on quality literature, the Charles Dickens unit study bundle will inspire your family to let the world be their classroom.  Get your digital copy today and start learning about London like a local.

This unit study bundle also includes activities to help students express their ideas and responses to Dickens’ literature.  The activities create opportunities for discussion and reflection about Victorian life. It is the perfect companion to history lessons focusing on the Victorian era (1837-1901) as well as a must-have tool for those exploring British literature.

Introduce your younger students to Dickens with Quotes & Copywork.

 Using ‘Charles Dickens Quotes & Copy Work’ in your homeschool will create an opportunity to better understand Dickens’ unique life in Victorian England, his concern for children, and his engaging literary style. 

The unit study contains quotes from Dickens most famous works including:

Also included in the study are quotes from Dickens about Victorian life. Get your copy of Charles Dickens Quotes & Copywork (included in the unit study bundle) and explore the life and famous works of one of the world’s most famous authors.

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