TEACHER S RESOURCE PACK FOR GREAT EXPECTATIONS

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1 28833_00_Great_ELT_P01-31.QXD 11/17/09 9:04 PM Page I TEACHER S RESOURCE PACK FOR GREAT EXPECTATIONS THE ELT GRAPHIC NOVEL Charles Dickens Written by Carol Nuttall Australia Brazil Japan Korea Mexico Singapore Spain United Kingdom United States

2 28833_00_Great_ELT_P01-31.QXD 11/17/09 9:04 PM Page II Teacher s Resource Pack for Great Expectations Carol Nuttall Publisher: Jason Mann Development Editor: Heidi North Contributing Author: Gavin Knight Product Manager: Ruth McAleavey Senior Content Project Editor: Natalie Griffith Senior Production Controller: Paul Herbert Text Designer: Jo Wheeler, Jenny Placentino and Parkwood Composition Service, Inc. Compositor: MPS Limited, A Macmillan Company Character Designs & Original Artwork:John Stokes Audio: EFS Television Production Ltd Heinle, Cengage Learning ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. No part of this work covered by the copyright herein may be reproduced, transmitted, stored or used in any form or by any means graphic, electronic, or mechanical, including but not limited to photocopying, recording, scanning, digitising, taping, Web distribution, information networks, or information storage and retrieval systems, except as permitted under Section 107 or 108 of the 1976 United States Copyright Act, without the prior written permission of the publisher. For permission to use material from this text or product, submit all requests online at cengage.com/permissions Further permissions questions can be ed to [email protected] ISBN 10: ISBN 13: Heinle, Cengage Learning EMEA Cheriton House North Way Andover Hampshire SP10 5BE United Kingdom Cengage Learning is a leading provider of customised learning solutions with office locations around the globe, including Singapore, the United Kingdom, Australia, Mexico, Brazil and Japan. Locate our local office at: international.cengage.com/region Cengage Learning products are represented in Canada by Nelson Education, Ltd. Visit Heinle online at elt.heinle.com Visit our corporate website at cengage.com Published in association with Classical Comics Ltd.

3 28833_00_Great_ELT_P01-31.QXD 11/17/09 9:04 PM Page 1 CONTENTS INTRODUCTION BEFORE YOU READ Worksheet 1 Teacher s Notes Charles Dickens s Life Worksheet 1 Charles Dickens s Life Worksheet 2 Teacher s Notes The Historical Setting of the Novel Worksheet 2 The Historical Setting of the Novel Worksheet 3 Teacher s Notes The Story and Main Characters Worksheet 3 The Story and Main Characters Worksheet 4 Teacher s Notes Social Classes in the Novel Worksheet 4 Social Classes in the Novel Worksheet 5 Teacher s Notes Crime and Punishment in Dickens s England Worksheet 5 Crime and Punishment in Dickens s England QUIZ WHILE YOU READ Worksheet 6 Teacher s Notes A Fateful Meeting Worksheet 6 A Fateful Meeting Worksheet 7 Teacher s Notes Unsettling Events Worksheet 7 Unsettling Events Worksheet 8 Teacher s Notes Pip s Expectations Worksheet 8 Pip s Expectations Optional Worksheet Teacher s Notes The News Optional Worksheet The News Worksheet 9 Teacher s Notes New Experiences Worksheet 9 New Experiences Worksheet 10 Teacher s Notes Rising Expectations Worksheet 10 Rising Expectations QUIZ Worksheet 11 Teacher s Notes Warning Signs! Worksheet 11 Warning Signs! Worksheet 12 Teacher s Notes The Cold Truth Worksheet 12 The Cold Truth Worksheet 13 Teacher s Notes Protecting Magwitch Worksheet 13 Protecting Magwitch Worksheet 14 Teacher s Notes Detective Pip Worksheet 14 Detective Pip Worksheet 15 Teacher s Notes Unexpected Reunions Worksheet 15 Unexpected Reunions QUIZ AFTER YOU READ Worksheet 16 Teacher s Notes Double Trouble Worksheet 16 Double Trouble Worksheet 17 Teacher s Notes Always the best of friends Worksheet 17 Always the best of friends Worksheet 18 Teacher s Notes Expectations and Responsibility Worksheet 18 Expectations and Responsibility Worksheet 19 Teacher s Notes... and I love her! Worksheet and I love her! Worksheet 20 Teacher s Notes Act It Out! Worksheet 20 Act It Out! Optional Worksheet Teacher s Notes Great Expectations Film Optional Worksheet Great Expectations Film TESTS Test Test ANSWER KEYS Test 1 and 2 Answer Keys Quizes 1 and 2 Answer Keys Quiz 3 Answer Key Appendix Extra Writing Tasks Audio Track Listings

4 28833_00_Great_ELT_P01-31.QXD 11/17/09 9:04 PM Page 2 INTRODUCTION WELCOME TO THE TEACHER S RESOURCE PACK FOR GREAT EXPECTATIONS: THE ELT GRAPHIC NOVEL This photocopiable resource is designed with ease of use in mind. Our aim is to create engaging, fun, easy to use worksheets with the busy teacher in mind! These worksheets are created to encourage ELT students to both widen and develop their use of English, working on reading, writing, listening and speaking, while also developing valuable study skills. While these worksheets focus mainly on language, there are also applications for history and drama. The question types are formulated to reflect the FCE Paper 3 Use of English. We hope you, and your students, enjoy them. 2 Great Expectations for ELT

5 28833_00_Great_ELT_P01-31.QXD 11/17/09 9:04 PM Page 3 THE NOVELS AND WRITINGS OF CHARLES DICKENS Charles Dickens penned many plays and was a tireless correspondent, exchanging letters with important figures all over the globe. He campaigned within his writings on numerous social causes such as the dreadful conditions found in workhouses and Yorkshire s boarding schools, on poor relief, conditions in prison, prostitution, child labour, and a wide range of health and welfare issues. Because of his work he was viewed by many as being a champion of the poor; a man who wanted to reform decaying and corrupt systems for the benefit of all. At his height of popularity he was recognised as being the best read writer in the world. 3 Great Expectations for ELT Photocopiable 2010 Heinle, a part of Cengage Learning

6 28833_00_Great_ELT_P01-31.QXD 11/17/09 9:04 PM Page 4 TEACHER S NOTES WORKSHEET 1 CHARLES DICKENS S LIFE 1 Students work individually. Tell them to read pages of their books in order to find the information to complete the table. ANSWER KEY: Date What Happened at the Time? 7 February 1812 Charles Dickens was born, the second of eight children. 1821, aged 9 He was sent to school The family moved to London His father was arrested and sent to a debtors prison. Charles went to work in a blacking warehouse. Late 1824 His father was released from prison. Charles returned to school He wrote for several newspapers as a journalist His first story, A Dinner at Poplar Walk, was published. 2 April 1836 He married Catherine Hogarth His first novel, The Pickwick Papers, was published He wrote Oliver Twist as a monthly series A Christmas Carol was published. 9 June 1870 Dickens died. 2 This task aims to show some of the connections between the book and Dickens s life and to focus students attention on some useful vocabulary connected with talking about the book. Students work individually. Before they start, check that they understand the words in the box. Make it clear to them that the missing words are all nouns. Tell them to read through the text and complete the sentences with a word from the box. ANSWER KEY: 1 plot 2 events 3 protagonist 4 education 5 circumstances 6 wealth 7 convict 8 matters 9 debt 10 characters 3 Students work in pairs. Ask them if they know of or have read any of Charles Dickens s books. Perhaps they have read them in their own language, or they may have seen films based on his stories. For instance, they may know Scrooge (from A Christmas Carol) as a character. Tell them to look at the list of titles and circle the ones they think Dickens wrote. ANSWER KEY: The Pickwick Papers, Oliver Twist, A Christmas Carol, The Old Curiosity Shop, Great Expectations. Jane Eyre was written by Charlotte Bronte Frankenstein was written by Mary Shelley The Bostonians was written by Henry James 4 Great Expectations for ELT

7 28833_00_Great_ELT_P01-31.QXD 11/17/09 9:04 PM Page 5 WORKSHEET 1 CHARLES DICKENS S LIFE 1 Read pages of your book and complete the timeline of Dickens s life. Date What Happened at the Time? 7 February 1812 Charles Dickens was born, the second of eight children. 1821, aged 9 He was sent to school Late 1824 His father was released from prison. Charles returned to school His first story, A Dinner at Poplar Walk, was published. 2 April His first novel, The Pickwick Papers, was published A Christmas Carol was published. 9 June Great Expectations is one of the most autobiographical of Dickens s novels. Complete the passage using the nouns below. convict events debt circumstances characters education wealth protagonist matters plot Dickens s early life The (1) of Great Expectations contains a lot of details which reflect (2) from Charles Dickens s early life. As a boy, Pip, the (3) in the story, lives in the marsh country in south-east England. Like Dickens, Pip is forced to work at a job he hates and he thinks he is too good for his surroundings. He longs to get an (4), to improve himself and change his (5). Material (6) comes to Pip at an early age and his life is affected by the law, his experiences with an escaped (7) and justice in general. Dickens himself was greatly affected by such (8), since his father had fallen into (9) and had been sent to prison for a time. Also, one of the (10) who helps and influences Pip while he is in London is a law clerk called Wemmick, and this was Dickens s first job upon leaving school. 3 Circle the titles of the books that were written by Charles Dickens. Do you know any others? The Pickwick Papers Jane Eyre Oliver Twist Frankenstein A Christmas Carol The Old Curiosity Shop The Bostonians Great Expectations Hard Times 5 Great Expectations for ELT Photocopiable 2010 Heinle, a part of Cengage Learning

8 28833_00_Great_ELT_P01-31.QXD 11/17/09 9:04 PM Page 6 TEACHER S NOTES WORKSHEET 2 THE HISTORICAL SETTING OF THE NOVEL The aim of this worksheet is to provide students with some useful background historical information to help them further understand as they read the story. As you prepare to do this with students, you might like to expand on some of the information, or advise students to do so. The following websites provide useful information aimed at young children, so the language level is suitable for B1 2 level ELT students: Students can work individually or in pairs. The words chosen for this exercise will be useful for students as they read the story, and the aim of the task is to help students guess the meaning of unknown words as they read. Tell students to find the words in column A in the text, and work out which meaning in column B suits each one. ANSWER KEY: 1 f 2 e 3 b 4 a 5 d 6 c 2 Students work individually. Tell them to turn to page 156 of their books. Explain that Great Expectations contains many aspects of life in Victorian England. The text they are going to read outlines some of these. They must read the text and then decide if the statements are true or false. Although this task is not an exam style task, it is designed to help develop students reading skills for multiple choice reading comprehension tasks, which appear in most B2 level examinations. Students should pay careful attention to the wording of the statements and whether they reflect information in the passage or not. ANSWER KEY: 1 T 2 F 3 T 4 T 5 F 3 This task provides students with practice in an open cloze task, while at the same time affording them a useful insight into the historical context of Pip s situation at the beginning of the story. Should students show interest, the BBC website on Victorians (see above) will provide them with a stimulating means of gaining extra information as it contains visuals and only short pieces of text. Tell students to read through the text. Elicit any unknown words. Then tell them to fill each gap with only one word. ANSWER KEY: 1 as 2 no 3 while / whereas 4 would 5 his 6 but / yet 7 like 8 had 9 when 10 due 11 will 12 some / many 4 Allow for opinions to vary here. You could ask them, at what age do you think children should be allowed to work? And what kinds of jobs are suitable for them? You might also like to describe current British / American attitudes towards Saturday jobs and part time jobs that teenagers often do to earn pocket money and then elicit students attitudes towards this. ANSWER KEY: Answers will vary. 6 Great Expectations for ELT

9 28833_00_Great_ELT_P01-31.QXD 11/17/09 9:04 PM Page 7 WORKSHEET 2 THE HISTORICAL SETTING OF THE NOVEL 1 Match the words in column A with their meaning in B. A B 1 marsh a country controlled by another 2 protestor b person who owes money 3 debtor c prisoner 4 colony d ships used for transporting prisoners 5 prison hulk e person who publicly demands change 6 convict f wet and muddy area of land 2 Read page 156 of your book and decide whether the following statements are True (T) or False (F): 1 Great Expectations is set in the early nineteenth century. T / F 2 The Industrial Revolution led to a rise in crime all over England. T / F 3 The majority of long-term prisoners at Newgate owed money. T / F 4 One form of punishment was to send prisoners to live in another country. T / F 5 The ships which took the prisoners to the colonies were very comfortable. T / F 3 Open Cloze. Read the passage below and choose one suitable word to fill each gap. Children in Dickens s England In the nineteenth century, factory owners regarded children (1) a source of cheap labour. There were (2) child labour laws until the 1860s, so the children were forced to work long hours, doing unpleasant and often dangerous jobs. Children as young as five were sent to work in coal mines, pushing trucks of coal to the surface, (3) others, like Dickens himself, worked in factories, where many were injured or became ill. A particularly unpleasant job for young orphans was that of a chimney sweep. Small boys (4) be forced to climb up the chimneys of large houses to clean them. Charles Dickens was active in the campaign to stop child labour and (5) writing highlighted many of the terrible conditions under which Victorian children were forced to live. Education was available, (6) few children attended school, as the money they earned from working was too important to the family. Dame schools (7) the one run by Mr Wopsle s greataunt in Great Expectations were little more than childcare centres. Dickens s own education (8) been interrupted (9) he was forced to go and work in a shoe blacking factory. He became successful (10) to his own determination to acquire an education and improve himself. In Great Expectations, Pip feels certain that an education (11) help him become a gentleman and it is believed that he reflects (12) of the writer s own childhood ambitions. 4 Today it is still acceptable for children to work. For example, many teenagers have part-time jobs to earn pocket money. Do you think this is a good idea? 7 Great Expectations for ELT Photocopiable 2010 Heinle, a part of Cengage Learning

10 28833_00_Great_ELT_P01-31.QXD 11/17/09 9:04 PM Page 8 TEACHER S NOTES WORKSHEET 3 THE STORY AND MAIN CHARACTERS The aim of this worksheet is to provide students with a brief summary of the main plot and introduce the main characters. As the full story is fairly complex, with various sub plots intertwined with the main thread, providing students with this information before they read will aid their understanding while they read. 1 Students work individually. Before students tackle the task, check that they understand the following vocabulary: adopted, child, apprentice, inherit, benefactor, file (tool). Tell students to read through the text first and then try to fit the sentences into each gap. Elicit the answers and give feedback. This task focuses on reading skills and reflects the gapped text task type seen in Paper 1, Part 2 of the Cambridge FCE examination. ANSWER KEY: 1 e 2 b 3 d 4 f 5 a 6 c 2 The aim of this task is to familiarise students with the names and descriptions of the main characters. Several important characters have been omitted here, but these will be addressed in later worksheets. Students work individually or in pairs. Based on their reading of the plot summary, they create an outline description of each character. ANSWER KEY: Answers may vary, but expect the following. Magwitch: A prisoner whom Pip helps. He never forgets his kindness and devotes the rest of his life to making money so that Pip may become a rich gentleman. Joe: The village blacksmith who is married to Pip s sister. He is a kind, simple man, and loves Pip dearly, remaining loyal to him even when Pip treats him coldly. Pip: A young orphan boy who is raised by his sister and brother in law. He becomes determined to improve himself and his social standing. Estella: A beautiful, but cold, young lady who is cruel to Pip. Pip falls in love with her despite her repeatedly telling him she has no heart. Miss Havisham: A wealthy old woman who is broken hearted and bitter towards all men. She takes revenge by raising her adopted daughter to be cold and to hate all men. Optional extension: With advanced students, follow up these tasks with a discussion question, According to the summary you have just read, what do you think Pip learns from his experiences? ANSWER KEY: Allow for discussion, but do not give students any definite answers. Simply tell them that this question will be addressed again after they finish reading the book. 8 Great Expectations for ELT

11 28833_00_Great_ELT_P01-31.QXD 11/17/09 9:04 PM Page 9 WORKSHEET 3 THE STORY AND MAIN CHARACTERS 1 Read the summary of the central story below. Six sentences have been removed. Decide which missing sentences (a f) best fit each gap (1 6). Pip is a young boy whose parents have died. He is being brought up by his sister, who is married to the local blacksmith, Joe Gargery. Mrs Joe is cruel to her brother, but Joe cares for him. (1). Magwitch gets caught, but doesn t tell anyone that Pip helped him. A rich old lady, Miss Havisham, asks Pip to go and play with her adopted daughter Estella. (2). Pip is fascinated by Estella and becomes dissatisfied with his own situation. Miss Havisham is a strange bitter woman who wants to take revenge on men by making Estella hate them. When Miss Havisham tells Pip she no longer needs his services and makes him Joe s apprentice, Pip is unhappy. (3). He is ashamed of his poor home and his rough, dirty job. Then Pip s sister is attacked, and Biddy comes to live with them to care for her. Pip s life suddenly changes when he learns that he has inherited a fortune from someone who wishes their identity to remain a secret. He must go to London and become a gentleman. (4). Pip meets Estella in London, and knows he loves her dearly, but she keeps telling him that she cannot love anyone. Pip learns a lot in London, but he becomes ashamed of his background and is cold towards Joe when he visits him. Pip learns the truth about his inheritance when Magwitch appears. He tells him that he never forgot Pip s kindness on the marshes and has spent his life making money in Australia so that Pip could become a gentleman. (5). At first he hates Magwitch, but comes to care for him as he realises how good the old convict really is. He and his friend, Herbert, decide to help Magwitch escape from England, but they are caught and Magwitch is put in prison. Magwitch dies and Pip loses his wealth. (6). On arriving, he discovers that Joe and Biddy are married. Estella is also to marry, so Pip has no reason to stay. He goes abroad to work for Herbert. When he returns years later, he finds that Joe and Biddy have a family, Miss Havisham has died and Estella s marriage was unhappy, but that her husband has now died. He is drawn to Miss Havisham s old house, where he finds Estella. She is no longer cold and cruel, but sad. They renew their old friendship and the story ends with them walking away together hand in hand. a Pip s dreams are shattered. b Estella is beautiful, but thinks she is too good for Pip and laughs at him. c He regrets his treatment of Joe and returns to the village to try to make it up to him. d He tells his friend, Biddy, that he wants to be a gentleman so that Estella might accept him. e One day Pip helps an escaped convict, called Magwitch, taking him food and a file to cut through his leg irons. f Pip believes that his benefactor is Miss Havisham and that she is preparing him to marry Estella. 2 Based on your reading of the plot, write a brief description of the following characters. 1 Magwitch 2 Joe Gargery 3 Pip 4 Estella 5 Miss Havisham 9 Great Expectations for ELT Photocopiable 2010 Heinle, a part of Cengage Learning

12 28833_00_Great_ELT_P01-31.QXD 11/17/09 9:04 PM Page 10 TEACHER S NOTES WORKSHEET 4 SOCIAL CLASSES IN THE NOVEL The aim of this worksheet is to provide students with an idea of the social hierarchy of the characters in the novel, to help them understand some of the attitudes expressed by such people as Miss Havisham, Estella, Uncle Pumblechook and Mrs Joe. Later worksheets will address the prejudices and social ambitions of some of these characters, but here the structure of the Victorian class system is introduced. 1 Students work individually. Tell them to read the text about the social structure of Victorian society and how it is reflected in the novel. Then they must choose the best answer to each question. Elicit answers as a class. ANSWER KEY: 1 b 2 a 3 b 4 a 2 Put students in pairs. Ask them to place the characters into their correct social position on the scale. Note: There are a couple of tricky ones! For example, Miss Havisham is not at the highest level, as her father was a self-made man he made money brewing beer. Students also might find it difficult to place Uncle Pumblechook. Be prepared for some disagreement when eliciting the answers. Also, explain to students that the word underclass is used to show how the Victorians viewed criminals. It is not a term that is used today. ANSWER KEY: Rich upper class Bentley Drummle Self-made upper middle class Miss Havisham Middle class Matthew Pocket Lower middle class Uncle Pumblechook Upper working class Joe Gargery Lower working class Dolge Orlick Underclass Magwitch A useful website for further investigation is: 10 Great Expectations for ELT

13 28833_00_Great_ELT_P01-31.QXD 11/17/09 9:04 PM Page 11 WORKSHEET 4 SOCIAL CLASSES IN THE NOVEL 1 Read the text and choose the best answer to the questions that follow. The characters and events in Great Expectations reflect the social attitudes and changes that affected British society in the nineteenth century. As a direct result of the Industrial Revolution, self-made businessmen could also become rich. No longer were there simply the upper class of landowners and the working class, based on birth, but a middle class of educated professionals and businessmen was emerging. This middle class also had several levels, according to the kind of work one did and the amount of money one earned. Charles Dickens, a self-made man, strongly believed in the virtue of an education and hard work. This attitude is represented in the novel by the characters that do well because they work hard. Pip s journey of discovery brings him into contact with all levels of society. Both his meeting with an escaped convict at the beginning of the story and his own simple beginnings influence how he sees the world. He moves from the working class world of a blacksmith s apprentice to Miss Havisham s world of the very rich. In London he gets a taste of life as a middle class gentleman, but is forced back to his humble beginnings before settling in the middle class world of a respectable, hardworking businessman. On the way, he experiences the prejudices and attitudes of each social level and is taught a valuable lesson about his own prejudices. 1 In the nineteenth century, British society... a was made up of two main classes. b was changing dramatically. 2 Charles Dickens was a member of... a the new middle class. b the upper class. 3 In the story, Pip belongs to a... a middle-class family. b working-class family. 4 Towards the end of the story, Pip... a is forced to revise his social views. b becomes ashamed of his background. 2 The following characters are some of the people Pip encounters on his journey. Place them in the most suitable position on the social scale below. Rich upper class Self-made upper middle class Middle class Lower middle class Upper working class Lower working class Underclass Dolge Orlick: works as an unskilled labourer for Joe Gargery, in the forge Matthew Pocket: Pip s schoolteacher in London Joe Gargery: skilled craftsman blacksmith Bentley Drummle: member of a rich family of landowners Magwitch: criminal, deported to Australia where he works hard and makes money Uncle Pumblechook: shop owner Miss Havisham: rich, due to her father making money brewing beer 11 Great Expectations for ELT Photocopiable 2010 Heinle, a part of Cengage Learning

14 28833_00_Great_ELT_P01-31.QXD 11/17/09 9:04 PM Page 12 TEACHER S NOTES WORKSHEET 5 CRIME AND PUNISHMENT IN DICKENS S ENGLAND This worksheet aims to focus on crime and punishment in Victorian England and give students an idea of what life must have been like. Although Great Expectations was published in 1861, after the prison hulks had been abolished, the story is set at the beginning of the century, when they were still very much in use. Dickens was strongly affected by his own experiences as a child of Pip s age and determined to free himself from the poverty of his family. This is reflected in Pip s desire to improve his station in life. 1 Students work individually. Ask them to read through the text and write the suitable preposition in each gap. For weaker classes, you may like to write the prepositions they will need to choose from on the board. ANSWER KEY: 1 in 2 to 3 by 4 of 5 in 6 at 7 into 8 in 9 on 10 on 2 Students work in pairs. Tell them to look at the crimes that were punishable by death in the early 1800s and compare them with the kind of punishment that would be likely today. Suggest that they compare horse stealing with car theft today, as the horse was a person s main form of transport in the 1800s. Also, explain that a shilling was an old coin, equivalent to 5 pence today. ANSWER KEY: Answers will vary. Should you wish to investigate this further, a useful website for information is: 3 Elicit students impressions of what life must have been like during the early nineteenth century for the people mentioned. If you have the equipment available, you might find it useful to show your students one of the BBC documentaries on the Victorian period. Alternatively, you could create your own diary entry for one of the characters mentioned, record it and play the recording to the students to give them some initial ideas. ANSWER KEY: Answers will vary. Optional extension: As homework, ask each student to choose one of the above people and write a diary entry for a day in their life. While students often complain about going to school, ask them to consider what life would be like if they couldn t get an education, but had to work instead. Tell them that their diary entries do not need to be long but should contain the person s feelings about their situation. Remind them that while Dickens felt frustrated about his situation as he had had a taste of education, most children who worked in a coal mine would have considered this situation normal. 12 Great Expectations for ELT

15 28833_00_Great_ELT_P01-31.QXD 11/17/09 9:04 PM Page 13 WORKSHEET 5 CRIME AND PUNISHMENT IN DICKENS S ENGLAND 1 Punishing Prepositions! Read through the following text and choose a suitable preposition to fill each gap. The rise (1) population during the early nineteenth century, particularly in the cities, led (2) an increase in poverty and therefore in crime. To try to control this, the government decided to impose stricter laws, making many crimes punishable (3) death. Theft (4) someone s property worth over 40 shillings could result (5) the death penalty. Newgate Prison, which features in Great Expectations, was the main prison in London (6) the time. It was divided (7) three main areas, one for men, one for women and one for debtors. Debtors were people who owed money, and they formed the largest group (8) the prison. Serious criminals were either executed or transported to the colonies. As the prisons were overcrowded, those prisoners who were to be transported were usually kept in old warships on the River Thames, known as prison hulks. The decks (9) the hulks were divided into caged cells and the prisoners would be kept there with chains round their waist and ankles until their transportation. The conditions (10) board were terrible. With between eight and ten prisoners kept in each cell, disease was common. THINK 2 Look at the table below of crimes that were punishable by death at the beginning of the nineteenth century. What punishment would criminals receive today for such crimes? Crime Punishment in the Early 1800s Probable Punishment Today Treason crime against Hanging one s country Murder Hanging. Occasionally this sentence was replaced by transportation. Horse stealing Hanging or transportation (until 1830) Housebreaking stealing Hanging or transportation (until 1830) property worth over 40 shillings DISCUSS 3 Life could be very hard in the nineteenth century. Imagine you are each of the following. Describe some of the difficulties you face. 1 A nine year old child working in a coal mine. 2 A convict, awaiting transportation. 3 Charles Dickens, aged 12, leaving school to go and work in a factory. 13 Great Expectations for ELT Photocopiable 2010 Heinle, a part of Cengage Learning

16 28833_00_Great_ELT_P01-31.QXD 11/17/09 9:04 PM Page 14 QUIZ 1 NOUGHTS AND CROSSES BEFORE YOU READ (WORKSHEETS 1 5) O 1 Name the prison in London that housed a large number of debtors during Dickens s time. 2 Name the law clerk who helps Pip in the story. 3 What was the name of the woman Dickens married? 4 What kind of job did Dickens do as a boy? 5 Name two other novels by Charles Dickens. 6 What is the name of the girl Pip loves in the story? 7 Name Pip s secret benefactor. 8 Who is Joe in the story? 9 Name Pip s best friend in London. X 14 Great Expectations for ELT

17 28833_00_Great_ELT_P01-31.QXD 11/17/09 9:04 PM Page 15 TEACHER S NOTES WORKSHEET 6 VOLUME I, CHAPTERS I VI A FATEFUL MEETING The aim of this worksheet is to gently introduce the students to the story. For this reason, the first exercise simply focuses on the first main event in Pip s life and some of the key vocabulary necessary for students understanding. Ask students to turn to page 6 of their book. Either read the Introduction to them or ask them to read it silently. If you have a map of England available, ask students to speculate where on the map the marshes are and where the prison hulks would have been. Draw students attention to the fact that the story starts in 1812 the year that Charles Dickens was born. Some of the events that shape Pip s development in the story also influenced Dickens during his childhood. 1 Books open. Tell students they are going to listen to the first three chapters, and ask them to follow in their books. Play CD1, Tracks 1 3. Ask students to complete the summary using the words from the box. Do not pre-teach vocabulary at this stage. Play the CD tracks again and allow students to complete the task. Elicit answers and explain any words the students had difficulty with. ANSWER KEY: 1 orphan 2 prisoner 3 hulk 4 blacksmith 5 file 6 brought 7 steal 8 fired 9 forge 10 leg-iron 2 Books closed. You might like to treat this as a class discussion. Ask students what they think happens to Pip and to speculate about the prisoner s fate. ANSWER KEY: Answers will vary. 3 Books closed. Tell students to read the statements 1 5 and then listen closely to what happens next. Play CD1, Tracks 4 6. Allow students time to answer the questions. Play the tracks again so that students can check their answers, before eliciting them. ANSWER KEY: 1 F 2 T 3 F 4 F 5 T 4 1 Elicit students views on Joe s and Pip s attitudes towards the prisoner. ANSWER KEY: Answers may vary, but expect the following. They feel sorry for him. Students may not know why, but try to elicit that Joe and Pip feel that prisoners are treated unfairly, that the conditions on board the hulks are terrible and that some people s attitude was that the laws regarding petty crime were too strict. 2 Encourage students to talk about their first impressions of the characters. Try not to lead their thoughts too much. It doesn t matter at this point if students disagree. ANSWER KEY: Answers may vary, but expect the following. Pip: A young orphan; scared; not sure of his place in the world. He wants to do the right thing but is afraid of what might happen to him. Joe: A good, kind man, simple in his ways, who seems almost as afraid of his wife as Pip is. Mrs Joe Gargery: Strict and mean. She seems unhappy and resents having to look after Pip. The prisoner: Rough and frightening to start with, but is kinder when he learns that Pip is an orphan. He wants to protect him from getting into trouble, which suggests that he s not all bad. 15 Great Expectations for ELT

18 28833_00_Great_ELT_P01-31.QXD 11/17/09 9:04 PM Page 16 WORKSHEET 6 VOLUME I, CHAPTERS I VI A FATEFUL MEETING RESEARCH 1 Books open. Listen to Chapters I III and read along in your book. Fill each gap with one suitable word from the box to complete the summary below. steal prisoner blacksmith hulk brought forge fired file leg-iron orphan It s 1812, and a young boy called Pip lives in the Marshlands of south-east England. Pip is an (1) and is looking at the graves of his parents and brothers when he meets a stranger. The stranger is a (2) who has escaped from a prison (3) on the river nearby. When Pip tells him that he lives with the local (4), Joe Gargery, the man immediately orders him to bring food and a (5). Pip runs home and is very frightened. His sister, who has (6) him up, is strict, and he wonders how he is going to (7) food for the prisoner. That evening, a gun is (8) as a warning that a prisoner has escaped from the prison ship. Pip does not sleep well, but wakes up very early the next morning, takes some food from the kitchen and the file from Joe s (9) next door, and runs to meet the man. He finds another man at first, who runs away without speaking to him. Then he finds the one he is looking for, who eats the food hungrily. When Pip tells him about the other man, he stops eating and grabs the file to cut his (10). Pip is frightened of him and runs home. THINK 2 Books closed. What do you think happens to Pip when he gets home? Do you think the prisoner gets caught? 16 Great Expectations for ELT Photocopiable 2010 Heinle, a part of Cengage Learning

19 28833_00_Great_ELT_P01-31.QXD 11/17/09 9:04 PM Page 17 WORKSHEET 6 CONTINUED VOLUME I, CHAPTERS I VI A FATEFUL MEETING 3 Books closed. Listen to Chapters IV VI and decide whether the following statements are True (T) or False (F). 1 When Pip gets home, his sister has discovered that food is missing. T / F 2 When Uncle Pumblechook drinks some brandy, it tastes horrible. T / F 3 The soldiers come to arrest Joe. T / F 4 Pip tells the soldiers where to find the prisoner. T / F 5 The soldiers catch the prisoner. T / F DISCUSS 4 1 Books open. How do Joe and Pip seem to feel about the prisoners? Why? 2 What are your first impressions of the following characters? Discuss and make notes: Pip Joe Mrs Joe Gargery The prisoner 17 Great Expectations for ELT Photocopiable 2010 Heinle, a part of Cengage Learning

20 28833_00_Great_ELT_P01-31.QXD 11/17/09 9:04 PM Page 18 TEACHER S NOTES WORKSHEET 7 VOLUME I, CHAPTERS VII XIII UNSETTLING EVENTS The aim of this worksheet is to encourage students to form their own impressions of the key characters and express their ideas. 1 Books open. This is a comprehension exercise. Tell students they are going to listen to and read Chapters VII X. They should read through the questions and options. Play CD1, Tracks Students follow in their books. Allow them time to consider the answers to the questions. Play the tracks again so that they can check their answers. ANSWER KEY: 1 b 2 a 3 a 4 b 5 b 6 a 7 a 8 b 2 Books open. Students work alone. This task aims to encourage students to express their own ideas, without too much prompting. ANSWER KEY: Answers may vary, but expect the following. 1 Estella is very rude and condescending towards Pip. She treats him very badly because Miss Havisham has taught her to feel that she is too good for any man. 2 Pip is shocked at being treated this way but then feels ashamed. He does not feel good enough for Estella. We see that he lacks confidence and feels afraid and ashamed easily. He is concerned about what people think of him. 3 The last option to this question leaves it open to interpretation. Some students may choose, So that Estella can hurt him, but they may come up with some interesting ideas of their own. When eliciting the answer to this question, allow for some disagreement. Tell students to explain their choice in each case. 3 Tell students to think about Joe s character. Why can t he speak to Miss Havisham? Is Pip surprised by this? ANSWER KEY: Answers will vary, but expect the following. 1 Joe is happy with his low position in society. He has no expectations. He thinks Miss Havisham is too important to talk to him directly, and he is uncomfortable in her presence. 2 Pip seems surprised by Joe s behaviour and it lowers him in his eyes, as it makes him seem common. He doesn t realise that Joe is happy with his life as it is. 18 Great Expectations for ELT

21 28833_00_Great_ELT_P01-31.QXD 11/17/09 9:04 PM Page 19 WORKSHEET 7 VOLUME I, CHAPTERS VII XIII UNSETTLING EVENTS RESEARCH 1 Books open. Listen to and read Chapters VII X. Choose the best answer to the following questions. 1 Pip is taught to read by... a Mr Wopsle s great-aunt. b another orphan, called Biddy. 2 Miss Havisham is a rich old lady who knows... a Uncle Pumblechook. b Joe. 3 When Pip arrives at the house, Estella is... a rude to him. b quite friendly towards him. 4 Miss Havisham is dressed in... a a white nightdress. b an old wedding dress. 5 Estella makes Pip feel... a angry with her. b ashamed of himself. 6 At home, Pip lies about his visit because he... a is upset about it. b wants to trick his sister. 7 The man in the pub has... a something for Pip. b a message for Joe. 8 What is Mrs Joe s reaction to the appearance of the money? a Excitement. b Suspicion. THINK 2 Books open. Listen to and read Chapters XI XIII. Think about the following: 1 How does Estella treat Pip? Why? 2 Why does Pip react in the way he does? What does this tell us about his character? 3 Why has Miss Havisham asked Pip to visit Satis House? Choose the best answer: a To play with Estella. b So that Estella can hurt him. c To keep Miss Havisham company. d Another reason. DISCUSS 3 When Pip takes Joe to visit Miss Havisham, Joe does not talk directly to her. 1 Why? 2 How does Pip feel about this? 19 Great Expectations for ELT Photocopiable 2010 Heinle, a part of Cengage Learning

22 28833_00_Great_ELT_P01-31.QXD 11/17/09 9:04 PM Page 20 TEACHER S NOTES WORKSHEET 8 VOLUME I, CHAPTERS XIV XVIII PIP S EXPECTATIONS The listening and reading tasks have been separated into two parts to help students understand the developments. 1 Books closed. Tell students they are going to listen to Chapters XIV XVI. They should read through the quotes and match them to each character as they listen. Play CD1, Tracks Allow students time to make their choices. Then draw their attention to the second part of the question. Tell them they are going to listen to the piece again and that they should write down who each speaker is referring to. Play the tracks again. Check answers as a class. ANSWER KEY: 1 e Pip 2 c Orlick 3 b Mrs Joe 4 d Miss Havisham 5 a Mr Wopsle 2 ANSWER KEY: 1 Pip is talking about Joe. 2 Orlick is talking to Mrs Joe. 3 Mrs Joe is replying to Orlick s rude remark. 4 Miss Havisham says this to Pip about Estella. 5 Mr Wopsle says this to Pip at the pub, when Mrs Joe is attacked. Optional extension: You may wish to extend this, by asking such questions as: Who do you think attacks Mrs Joe? How does Pip feel about working in the forge? Do you feel sorry for Orlick? 3 Books open. Tell your students they are going to listen to and read Chapters XVII XIX, which brings us to the end of Volume I. Play CD1, Tracks Ask them to read the beginning of the summary. Tell them they should complete it in not more than 70 words. Explain that a summary simply gives the basic events, without details of conversations etc. ANSWER KEY: Answers may vary, but expect the following.... and tells Pip he has inherited a fortune. The man is Mr Jaggers, Miss Havisham s lawyer. Pip cannot believe his luck, but Joe is upset, as he realises he will lose Pip. Pip now believes he is really too good for Joe and Biddy as he is going to be a gentleman. He upsets both of them and the parting is difficult. 4 This task aims to get students thinking about Biddy s position. She obviously loves Pip but he is blind to her feelings. Try to place the students in her position. Tell them to open their books at page 46 and read the last two frames. They should imagine what Pip and Biddy are thinking while they are talking. ANSWER KEY: Answers will vary. 20 Great Expectations for ELT

23 28833_00_Great_ELT_P01-31.QXD 11/17/09 9:04 PM Page 21 WORKSHEET 8 VOLUME I, CHAPTERS XIV XVIII PIP S EXPECTATIONS 1 Books closed. Listen to Chapters XIV XVI. Match the quotations in column A with the characters who say them in column B. A B 1 I did not think he was good enough for me. a Mr Wopsle 2 You d be everybody s master if you could. b Mrs Joe 3 I know what to do with all kinds of lying, cheating men! c Orlick 4 She s learning to be a lady, far away. Do you feel that you have lost her? d Miss Havisham 5 Something s happened at your place, Pip! e Pip 2 Who are they talking about? Books open. Listen to and read Chapters XVII XIX. Complete the summary of what happens to Pip. Pip accepts life as a blacksmith s apprentice and notices some pleasant changes in Biddy, but cannot forget Estella. He tells Biddy of his feelings, not realising that he is hurting her. Suddenly, one evening, a man comes up to him in the pub... 4 We know what they say, but what are they thinking? Read what Pip and Biddy say on pages of your book. Then imagine what they are thinking and write their thoughts. 21 Great Expectations for ELT Photocopiable 2010 Heinle, a part of Cengage Learning

24 28833_00_Great_ELT_P01-31.QXD 11/17/09 9:04 PM Page 22 TEACHER S NOTES OPTIONAL WORKSHEET THE NEWS 1 Hold a class discussion to elicit and generate ideas about the characters reactions and the reasons for them. Check students understanding of the words in the box. In particular, elicit their ideas for overlapping feelings. Then allow students time to fill in the Venn diagram. ANSWER KEY: Answers will vary, but expect the following. Biddy: disappointed, heartbroken, angry, insulted (by Pip s snobbish attitude) Joe: heartbroken, upset, disappointed (by Pip s attitude) Pip: excited, afraid, frustrated and insulted (by Biddy s disapproving attitude), lonely 2 ANSWER KEY: Pip is obviously excited, as this is his dream come true. However, he is a little afraid of the changes he is about to make and is frustrated by Biddy s disapproving attitude. He mistakes it for jealousy. He suddenly feels lonely, as he realises this separates him from both Joe and Biddy. Biddy is disappointed and heartbroken, as she realises there is now no chance of Pip being interested in her. Then she becomes offended and angry at Pip s snobbish attitude towards both her and Joe. Joe realises he will lose Pip completely. He loves him deeply, and so expresses his anger at the situation by getting angry with Jaggers. He knows Pip wants this, and so tries not to show his frustration at Pip s attitude. However, he cannot hide his sadness. Both Joe and Biddy realise this means the end of their close relationship with Pip. Pip doesn t fully realise this yet. 3 Elicit students impressions of Biddy s feelings here. Tell them to put themselves in her position and imagine how they would feel about the way Pip has treated them since hearing the news of his wealth. Encourage some heated reactions! ANSWER KEY: Answers will vary but expect the following. Expressions of hurt, bitterness, anger and possibly resignation. She knows he s gone for good and he ll never be hers. 22 Great Expectations for ELT

25 28833_00_Great_ELT_P01-31.QXD 11/17/09 9:04 PM Page 23 OPTIONAL WORKSHEET THE NEWS 1 Mr Jaggers s news of Pip s inheritance brings mixed reactions from the three characters below. Using the words in the box to help you, build a picture of their feelings in the Venn diagram. Where the circles overlap, place feelings that they share. angry upset heartbroken excited afraid snobbish disappointed insulted lonely frustrated Pip Biddy Joe 2 Why do they react like this? Pip: Biddy: Joe: 3 Imagine you are Biddy. Pip has just left for London. Write your diary entry for the events leading up to his departure. 23 Great Expectations for ELT Photocopiable 2010 Heinle, a part of Cengage Learning

26 28833_00_Great_ELT_P01-31.QXD 11/17/09 9:04 PM Page 24 TEACHER S NOTES WORKSHEET 9 VOLUME II, CHAPTERS I VI NEW EXPERIENCES 1 Books open. The aim of this task is to get students speculating about Pip s reactions to what he sees and experiences, by responding to the language he uses to describe them. The vocabulary box is there to generate vocabulary, but encourage students to extend this. Check that they understand unpredictable, distant and snobbish. Tell them to open their books to page 57. Ask them to pay particular attention to what Pip says about the items in the box London, Jaggers and Wemmick. Play CD2, Tracks 1 and 2. Allow students time to complete the table. Elicit answers as a class. ANSWER KEY: Answers may vary, but expect the following. London Jaggers Wemmick dark, unpleasant, frightening, dirty, ugly cold, distant, unpredictable, rude, snobbish, frightening polite, formal, distant 2 Books closed. Make sure students read the rubric carefully. The statements are all incorrect. They must listen to Chapters III and IV (CD2, Tracks 3 and 4) and then write correct statements in the spaces provided. Play tracks 3 and 4. Pause, then play them again. Allow students time to finish writing and then elicit answers. Encourage them to support their answers with examples from what they hear. ANSWER KEY: 1 Estella is Miss Havisham s adopted daughter. 2 Handel was a composer who wrote a piece of music about a blacksmith. 3 Miss Havisham had a (half ) brother, as her father secretly married his cook and had a son. 4 The man she fell in love with took lots of money from her. 5 Miss Havisham stopped the clocks when she received a letter from her fiancé breaking off the wedding. 3 1 Books open. Tell students they are going to listen to and read Chapters V and VI. They should compare Wemminck s behaviour at the office and at home. ANSWER KEY: Answers may vary slightly, but expect the following. Wemmick at the Office polite, but formal and distant Wemmick at Home friendly, relaxed, creative, talkative, caring towards his elderly deaf father 2 He has to deal with many unpleasant situations and characters in his work, and so is determined to keep his home life separate. He has built a kind of castle to protect himself and his father from all the unpleasantness in the world. 4 Elicit students responses to this question by encouraging discussion. If students are struggling, write the following on the board for them to consider: Jaggers wants people to be afraid of him. He doesn t like showing his feelings. As a lawyer, he doesn t like people to know what he is thinking. Encourage students to explore these possibilities. ANSWER KEY: Answers will vary. 24 Great Expectations for ELT

27 28833_00_Great_ELT_P01-31.QXD 11/17/09 9:04 PM Page 25 WORKSHEET 9 VOLUME II, CHAPTERS I VI NEW EXPERIENCES RESEARCH 1 Books open. Listen to and read Volume II, Chapters I and II. Using the words in the box below, complete the table with Pip s first impressions of London, Mr Jaggers and Wemmick. London dark unpleasant snobbish frightening dirty cold distant ugly unpredictable rude formal polite Pip s First Impressions Jaggers Wemmick 2 Books closed. Listen to Chapters III and IV. Correct the following statements. 1 Estella is Miss Havisham s niece. 2 Handel was a famous blacksmith. 3 Miss Havisham had no brothers or sisters. 4 The man she fell in love with gave her lots of money. 5 Miss Havisham stopped the clocks when her fiancé was killed. THINK 3 1 Books open. Listen to and read Chapters V and VI. Compare Wemmick s behaviour at the office and at home in the table below. Wemmick at the Office Wemmick at Home 2 What reasons could Wemmick have for this difference in behaviour? DISCUSS 4 Why do you think Mr Jaggers likes it if people do not understand him? 25 Great Expectations for ELT Photocopiable 2010 Heinle, a part of Cengage Learning

28 28833_00_Great_ELT_P01-31.QXD 11/17/09 9:04 PM Page 26 TEACHER S NOTES WORKSHEET 10 VOLUME II, CHAPTERS VII XII RISING EXPECTATIONS 1 Books closed. Tell students they are going to listen to Chapter VII. Tell them to read the questions. Explain that there are no definite answers but that students must decide how likely they are, judging from what they hear. Play CD2, Track 7. ANSWER KEY: 1 can t 2 may 3 must 4 might 2 1 Books open. Put students in pairs. Tell them they are going to listen to and read Chapter VIII. The meeting between Joe and Pip is awkward and not successful. They should look at the words they have been given and decide which words represent the two men s feelings. In some cases, they may share the same feelings, but for different reasons. Play CD2, Track 8. Allow students time to write their notes. Elicit answers. ANSWER KEY: Answers may vary, but expect the following. Joe s Attitude towards Pip awkwardness, embarrassment, sadness Pip s Attitude towards Joe shame, frustration, awkwardness, snobbishness 2 Pip is moving in higher society and is worried that Joe s simple ways will embarrass him in front of his new friends. 3 Books open. Tell students they are going to listen to and read Chapters IX XII (CD2, Tracks 9 12). Explain that the words provided are prompts and they should add to them. Play Tracks 9 and 10. Allow students time to write their answers. Elicit answers and give feedback. ANSWER KEY: Pip s Expectations The Truth Is... Miss Havisham is his benefactor, and she is preparing him to marry Estella. Estella is meant for him, and that they will eventually live together in Satis House. Joe is common and should no longer be a part of his life. Miss Havisham is not his benefactor but is using him to allow Estella to practise taking advantage of men. Estella is not intended for him, but is using him as bait to attract other suitors. Joe is the only one who really cares about Pip. 4 A lot of things happen here which tell us something about the desires and prejudices of certain characters. Students should think about why the following people act as they do. Encourage them to express and discuss their ideas. ANSWER KEY: 1 Pip thinks that he s too good for Joe and Biddy now and wishes to distance himself from them. 2 As long as he has this hope, Pip will be in her power, so Miss Havisham uses this to keep him close to Estella. 5 Students should now have formed a fairly clear picture of Pip s character. Tell them to imagine that they are Mr Jaggers. What view does he seem to have of Pip? What would he write in his report to Pip s benefactor? Generate some useful vocabulary to stimulate ideas. ANSWER KEY: Answers will vary. 26 Great Expectations for ELT

29 28833_00_Great_ELT_P01-31.QXD 11/17/09 9:04 PM Page 27 WORKSHEET 10 VOLUME II, CHAPTERS VII XII RISING EXPECTATIONS THINK 1 Books closed. Listen to Chapter VII. Decide how probable the following statements are and circle the most suitable auxiliary. 1 Mr Jaggers must / can t have invited Pip and his friends to dinner because he wants to be friends with Pip. 2 Mr Jaggers should / may want to show his guests his housekeeper s hands to embarrass her. 3 Mr Jaggers can t / must enjoy controlling people. 4 Molly, the housekeeper, might / can t have been one of Mr Jaggers s clients. 2 1 Books open. Listen to and read Chapter VIII. Joe visits Pip in London. Compare their attitudes and feelings towards each other. Use the words below to help you. shame snobbishness embarrassment frustration sadness awkwardness Joe s Attitude towards Pip Pip s Attitude towards Joe 2 Why does Pip feel this way? 3 Books open. Listen to and read Chapters IX XII. Pip visits Miss Havisham and sees Estella. His hopes and expectations increase. Make notes in the table below on what Pip thinks is true about the characters and what actually is true. Use the words below to help you. inheritance common marry wealth benefactor Pip s Expectations The Truth Is... Miss Havisham Estella Joe 27 Great Expectations for ELT Photocopiable 2010 Heinle, a part of Cengage Learning

30 28833_00_Great_ELT_P01-31.QXD 11/17/09 9:04 PM Page 28 WORKSHEET 10 CONTINUED VOLUME II, CHAPTERS VII XII RISING EXPECTATIONS DISCUSS AND WRITE 4 Discuss the reasons the characters have for acting in the following ways: 1 When Pip returns to the village, he stays at the Blue Boar. Why? 2 Miss Havisham lets Pip believe she is his benefactor. Why? 5 Imagine you are Mr Jaggers. Pip s benefactor has asked you to report to him about Pip s progress in London. Write him a letter telling him about Pip s personality and what he has been doing since he arrived in London. You could also comment on the people he has met. 28 Great Expectations for ELT Photocopiable 2010 Heinle, a part of Cengage Learning

31 28833_00_Great_ELT_P01-31.QXD 11/17/09 9:04 PM Page 29 QUIZ 2 WHAT HAPPENS NEXT? Look at the comic card. It s taken from Volume I, Chapter VIII. Answer the questions. 1 What has just happened? 2 What is happening? 3 What happens next? 29 Great Expectations for ELT Photocopiable 2010 Heinle, a part of Cengage Learning

32 28833_00_Great_ELT_P01-31.QXD 11/17/09 9:04 PM Page 30 TEACHER S NOTES WORKSHEET 11 VOLUME II, CHAPTERS XIII XVI WARNING SIGNS! 1 Pip s visit to Newgate Prison with Wemmick shows him the hopelessness of many of the prisoners. For the purposes of this adaptation, this section has been simplified. However, the vivid artwork allows students to form their own response, providing useful practice in responding to visual stimuli. Explain to students that Dickens had visited Newgate Prison himself as a reporter and had written an article on it in his famous Sketches from Boz. To read this article, go to: Books open. Tell students to read the words in the box. Check they understand all the vocabulary. Play CD2, Track 13. Allow students time to study the frame, then allow them time to write their descriptions. Elicit answers orally. ANSWER KEY: Answers will vary, but expect all or most of the words in the box to be used. Note: They may wish to say that some prisoners clothes appear to have once been of good quality, but are now worn and dirty. Prompt this response, if necessary. Optional extension: Ask advanced students What do you notice about the prisoner who speaks? Why does he not seem to care about being hanged on Monday? ANSWER KEY: Suggested answer: The nature of his clothes and the way he speaks suggest an educated, perhaps wealthy, man. He could be happy to be escaping from the awful conditions in the prison. 2 Books closed. Tell students that they are going to listen to Chapters XIV and XV. Read through the statements with them, and warn them to pay careful attention to the wording in each case. Play CD2, Tracks 14 and 15. Elicit answers. ANSWER KEY: 1 F 2 T 3 F 4 T 5 F 3 Books open. The aim of this task is to give students some practice in using vocabulary to express feelings. This can be useful when responding to pictures in Paper 5 of the Cambridge FCE examination. Tell students to read through the questions, and check that they understand all of the options. Play CD2, Track 16. Pause, then play it again. Elicit answers. ANSWER KEY: 1 b 2 a 3 b 4 c 4 Class discussion. Explain that several things happen that should warn Pip of the dangers of expecting or hoping for too much. Ask them to think about each item in turn, and encourage ideas. ANSWER KEY: Answers may vary but expect the following. 1 Judging by his clothes (of good quality, but worn) and the fact that he is fairly well spoken, the prisoner seems to have been a gentleman at one point but is now poverty-stricken. This should act as a warning to Pip against being too extravagant, as he could end up there and as we see, he nearly does! 2 Estella reminds him that they are both Miss Havisham s puppets. She is simply doing her duty. She does not give him false hopes of her loving him. 3 Even though Pip realises this, he still isn t more careful with his money. 4 Pip should realise that his snobbish attitude has driven them apart. 30 Great Expectations for ELT

33 28833_00_Great_ELT_P01-31.QXD 11/17/09 9:04 PM Page 31 WORKSHEET 11 VOLUME II, CHAPTERS XIII XVI WARNING SIGNS! 1 Books open. Listen to Chapter XIII and read along in your book. Imagine you are Pip. You describe your visit to Newgate Prison to Herbert that evening. What do you say to him? Use the pictures on page 79 and some of the words in the box below to describe the prison cell and the people in there. overcrowded dark damp noisy unpleasant cold cramped dirty worn clothes tired unhappy sick 2 Books closed. Listen to Chapters XIV and XV. Decide whether the following statements are True (T) or False (F). 1 When she arrives, Estella seems very happy to see Pip. T / F 2 Pip tries to tell her how he feels about her. T / F 3 Estella tells Pip that people are praising him to Miss Havisham. T / F 4 Pip and Herbert owe a lot of money. T / F 5 Pip receives some good news in a letter. T / F 3 Books open. Listen to Chapter XVI and read along in your books. Read the questions and decide which answer best describes how the characters feel. 1 How does Pip feel about his sister s death? a angry b sad c heartbroken 2 At dinner, after the funeral, how does Joe seem to feel in Pip s company? a awkward b relaxed c pleased 3 How does Pip seem to feel about Joe s situation now? a indifferent b concerned c guilty 4 What is Biddy s attitude towards Pip? a cold and disapproving b warm and affectionate c honest and realistic 4 How do the following in Chapters XIV XVI warn Pip against having expectations that are unrealistic and too great? 1 The gentleman prisoner who is in the debtors prison at Newgate. 2 Estella s cold attitude on arriving in London We must obey our instructions. 3 Pip s realisation that he and Herbert are spending too much money. 4 The awkwardness between Joe and Pip after Mrs Joe s funeral. 31 Great Expectations for ELT Photocopiable 2010 Heinle, a part of Cengage Learning

34 28833_01_Great_ELT_P32-62.qxd 11/17/09 9:15 PM Page 32 TEACHER S NOTES WORKSHEET 12 VOLUME II, CHAPTERS XVII XX THE COLD TRUTH 1 Books closed. Students read through the summary and try to predict what they need for each gap. Explain that in some cases they will need a short phrase and in others just one word. Play CD2, Tracks 17 and 18. Pause, then play the tracks again. Elicit answers. This question offers practice in the sentence completion task, similar to Paper 4, Part 2 of the Cambridge FCE examination. ANSWER KEY: who his benefactor 3 look after his money / affairs 4 Wemmick 5 a partner 2 Books open. The aim of this question is to focus on Estella s character and the impression she is creating. Tell students to listen to and read Chapter XIX. They should pay particular attention to the way in which Estella treats people. Play CD2, Track 19. Allow time for them to make notes. Elicit answers. Estella is not likeable here, but some students may feel sorry for her; she is Miss Havisham s puppet, just as Pip is. ANSWER KEY: Answers may vary, but expect the following. Pip Her admirers Miss Havisham Estella is cruel to Pip, but honest. She does not pretend to be interested in his attentions. He is the only one whom she is not false towards. Estella is charming and flirtatious, encouraging men who are attracted to her, even though she isn t interested in them. We get the impression that she is simply doing her duty to Miss Havisham. This is the only time in the story that Estella stands up to Miss Havisham. She is cold towards her benefactor and blames her for making her that way. She seems tired of playing Miss Havisham s game. Her engagement to Drummle could be a desire to break away. In this, it is possible to feel sympathy for her. 3 Books open. The aim of this task is to help students understand Pip s shock at the news that a convict is his benefactor, that Miss Havisham has deceived him, and to encourage them to think of Magwitch s expectations of Pip. Students listen to and read Chapter XX. Play CD2, Track 20. Allow time for the students to make notes. You may wish to discuss Magwitch s feelings in more detail here. What does his generous gift to a young boy whom he met only once say about him? ANSWER KEY: Pip is horrified at the news that his benefactor is nothing but a criminal. His dreams of marrying Estella and inheriting Miss Havisham s fortune are shattered. Magwitch may give him wealth, but not the social status he desires. 4 The aim of this task is to show how generous a sum of 500 was in the 1830s. Despite this, Pip manages to run up huge debts, showing him to be irresponsible. Students could do this in pairs. Explain to them the value of old English money. Tell them that in 1840, approximately 60 per cent of adult male workers earned an average wage of under 25 shillings a week. Eighteen shillings a week was considered to be beneath the poverty line. This was in sharp contrast to the lifestyle of the wealthy, highlighting how extravagant and irresponsible Pip has been. Dickens was clearly making a social comment here about the decadence of the wealthy. ANSWER KEY: Answers will vary. Pip would have about 20 to live on each week. Other expenses include food, clothing and entertainment. Elicit that Pip could live comfortably on this allowance, without getting into debt. Optional extension: For a writing task see Appendix, page 61, question Great Expectations for ELT

35 28833_01_Great_ELT_P32-62.qxd 11/17/09 9:15 PM Page 33 WORKSHEET 12 VOLUME II, CHAPTERS XVII XX THE COLD TRUTH 1 Books closed. Listen to Chapters XVII and XVIII. Complete the summary below with suitable words or short phrases to fill each gap. On Pip s twenty first birthday, Mr Jaggers announces that he will be given (1) a year until his anonymous benefactor reveals himself. Jaggers refuses to tell Pip (2) is. Pip must now (3) himself. Pip visits (4) at his home and asks him how he can help Herbert become successful, without his friend knowing. With the clerk s help, Pip anonymously pays for Herbert to become (5) with a shipping broker called Clarriker. Herbert is delighted and suspects nothing. 2 Books open. Listen to and read Chapter XIX. Make notes on how Estella treats the following people. Pip Her admirers Miss Havisham 3 Books open. Listen to and read Chapter XX. How does Pip react to Magwitch s news that he is the mysterious benefactor? 4 Pip s budget Imagine you are Pip. You have been given 500 to live on for the next 12 months and have just paid Clarriker half of it to sponsor Herbert. You must live on 250 for 12 months. Below is a list of your basic weekly expenses. How much money can you afford to spend each week? What other expenses are missing from the table? Pounds ( ) Shillings (s) Pence (d) Item ( 1 = 20 shillings) (1 = 12 pence) rent 8 6 soap and candles 2 4 coal for the fire 2 6 cleaner 2 33 Great Expectations for ELT

36 28833_01_Great_ELT_P32-62.qxd 11/17/09 9:15 PM Page 34 TEACHER S NOTES WORKSHEET 13 VOLUME III, CHAPTERS I VII PROTECTING MAGWITCH 1 Books closed. The aim of this task is to provide students with some practice in jigsaw reading. Tell students to read through the options. Play CD3, Tracks 1 3. Pause and if necessary, play them again. Allow students time to read the chapters and then check the answers. ANSWER KEY: 1 d 2 c 3 b 4 a 2 Books open. Tell students that they are going to listen to and read Chapters IV and V. Read through the items in the box. Students should keep their notes brief. For weaker students, give them an example by completing the first item with them. Play CD3, Tracks 4 and 5. Allow students time to complete the box. Check answers. ANSWER KEY: 1 He arrives to find that Bentley Drummle is there. He is not happy, and goes to Satis House immediately. 2 Estella tells Pip that she is going to marry Drummle. 3 He is heartbroken, and begs her not to. He tells her he loves her, but she is not interested. He walks back to London. 4 He receives a note from Wemmick telling him not to go home. 3 Books closed. Tell students that they are going to listen to Chapters VI and VII. Read through the items in the box with them and tell them to pay careful attention to who is speaking as they listen. Play CD3, Tracks 6 and 7. Check the answers. ANSWER KEY: 1 b 2 c 3 d 4 a 4 1 Check students understanding of the descriptive words and ask them to choose which ones they wish to use. Try not to lead them too much in their choice, but help with any vocabulary. 2 Elicit ideas and encourage some discussion by asking them to address the questions. Individually, students write their descriptions. Alternatively, you could set this for homework. ANSWER KEY: Answers will vary. 34 Great Expectations for ELT

37 28833_01_Great_ELT_P32-62.qxd 11/17/09 9:15 PM Page 35 WORKSHEET 13 VOLUME III, CHAPTERS I VII PROTECTING MAGWITCH 1 Books closed. Listen to Volume III, Chapters I III. Form a synopsis of the story by placing the events listed below in the correct order. a b c d Herbert knows the name and tells Pip that this was the man who pretended to love Miss Havisham. First, though, they want to hear his life story. Magwitch tells them of his fight for survival as a child and how it became necessary for him to steal. He talks of being in and out of prison regularly, until he met an educated thief called Compeyson, who tricked him. This was the man he fought with on the marshes all those years ago. Then Herbert returns home and agrees to help. Pip and Herbert decide they must get Magwitch out of the country, and that Pip must go with him. Pip disturbs an intruder on the stairs, he then learns from Jaggers that if the convict is caught, he will be sentenced to death. He realises that it is not safe for Magwitch to be there. He arranges a disguise and accommodation for the convict. Read Chapters I III in your book to check your answers. 2 Books open. Listen to and read Chapters IV and V. Things are going wrong for Pip. Answer the following questions. 1 What does Pip discover when he arrives at the Blue Boar? 2 What does he learn at Satis House? 3 How does he react? 4 What message does he receive on his return to London? 3 Books closed. Listen to Chapters VI and VII. Match the quotations in column A with the characters who say them in column B. A B 1 I told him that if there was anyone in the rooms or nearby, he should move a Pip him somewhere else. 2 We could take him down the river ourselves... b Wemmick 3 I don t know when we may meet again, but I don t like goodbye. Say c Herbert goodnight! 4 Have you heard of a man called Compeyson? Is he alive? Is he in London? d Magwitch 4 1 Which of the following words describe Abel Magwitch? Can you think of others? intelligent loving dangerous proud determined heroic generous brave ambitious afraid cruel frightened 2 Write a description of Abel Magwitch s character. Think about the following: 1 Why has he chosen to give all his money to Pip? 2 What does he hope to receive in return? 3 Why does Pip react so negatively towards him at first, but then decide to help him, placing himself in danger? 35 Great Expectations for ELT Photocopiable 2010 Heinle, a part of Cengage Learning

38 28833_01_Great_ELT_P32-62.qxd 11/17/09 9:15 PM Page 36 TEACHER S NOTES WORKSHEET 14 VOLUME III, CHAPTERS VIII XIV DETECTIVE PIP 1 Books closed. Tell students they are going to listen to Chapters VIII X. Read through the questions with them and elicit any unknown words. Play CD3, Tracks If necessary, play them again. Check answers. ANSWER KEY: 1 c 2 b 3 b 4 a 5 b 6 c 2 Books open. Several things occur which lead Pip to the conclusion that Molly is Estella s mother and Magwitch her father. Tell students to listen to and read Chapters IX and XII. They should concentrate on the information surrounding Estella s parents. Direct them to the prompts in each thought bubble. Play CD3, Tracks Allow students time to note down their answers. Check answers. ANSWER KEY: 1 Pip notices a striking resemblance between Molly and Estella. 2 Herbert tells Pip that Magwitch told him about a woman he had a child with. The woman was accused of murder and had threatened to kill her child. 3 When Pip confronts Mr Jaggers with all the information, he confirms what he knows, but suggests it would be best not to tell any of them. Optional extension: Ask students whether they think Mr Jaggers is right in his advice to Pip. 3 Books open. Tell students to listen to and read Chapters XIII and XIV. Play CD3, Tracks 13 and 14. Allow students time to make notes. Check answers. ANSWER KEY: Answers may vary, but should include the following. Orlick tells Pip he hates him and wants to kill him for the following reasons: 1 Pip was favoured by his sister and Joe. 2 Pip was favoured by Biddy, whom Orlick loves. 3 Pip warned Jaggers about Orlick, so he lost his job at Miss Havisham s. Orlick also admits to having attacked Mrs Joe. He tells Pip that he works for others now who know all about Provis and will make it impossible for him to escape. Optional extension: Ask students if they think it is sensible of Pip and Herbert to leave Orlick to escape after his attack on Pip? 36 Great Expectations for ELT

39 28833_01_Great_ELT_P32-62.qxd 11/17/09 9:15 PM Page 37 WORKSHEET 14 VOLUME III, CHAPTERS VIII XIV DETECTIVE PIP 1 Books closed. Listen to Chapters VIII X. Choose the best answer for the questions below. 1 At the theatre, the person sitting behind Pip is: a Miss Havisham s brother b Pip s rival, Bentley Drummle c Miss Havisham s ex-fiancé 2 At dinner with Mr Jaggers and Wemmick, Pip notices something familiar about: a the lawyer b the housekeeper c the clerk 3 When Pip visits Satis House, Miss Havisham is: a pleased to see him b filled with regret c angry at Estella 4 Miss Havisham agrees to give 900 to: a Herbert b Mr Jaggers c Pip 5 How does Pip feel towards Miss Havisham now? a He s angry with her. b He forgives her. c He wishes he d never met her. 6 In the fire, how does Pip save Miss Havisham? a He runs out and calls for help. b He throws a bucket of water over her. c He covers her with the old tablecloth. 2 Books open. Listen to and read Chapters IX XII. What does Pip learn from each of the following that leads him to his conclusion about Estella s parents? 1 Dinner with Jaggers and Wemmick 2 Herbert 3 Mr Jaggers 3 Books open. Listen to and read Chapters XIII and XIV. Pip has a narrow escape from Orlick, when Herbert and Startop rescue him. What do we learn from Orlick? 37 Great Expectations for ELT Photocopiable 2010 Heinle, a part of Cengage Learning

40 28833_01_Great_ELT_P32-62.qxd 11/17/09 9:15 PM Page 38 TEACHER S NOTES WORKSHEET 15 VOLUME III, CHAPTERS XV XX UNEXPECTED REUNIONS 1 Books open. Students listen to and read Chapters XV and XVI. Read through the questions and tell them to make brief notes only. Play CD3, Tracks 15 and 16. Pause, then play them again. Allow students time to finish their notes in pairs. Check answers. ANSWER KEY: 1 With help from Herbert and Startop, they are going to row down the river in the dark, stay the night in an inn, then meet a ship going to Germany early in the morning. 2 Pip s arm is injured from the burns and his fight with Orlick, so he can t row. 3 Compeyson brings the police to catch Magwitch. 4 He will be sentenced to death and will lose all his money. 5 Herbert offers Pip a job with Clarriker s as a clerk. 6 Wemmick gets married and takes Pip along without telling him. 2 Books open. Play CD3, Tracks 17 and 18. Pause, then play them again. Check answers. ANSWER KEY: 1 Magwitch says this to the judge on receiving his death sentence. 2 Pip says this to the dying Magwitch. 3 A police officer says this to Pip as he lies ill in bed. 4 Joe says this to Pip when Pip wakes up and finds him there. 5 Pip says this to himself as he plans to visit his village again. 3 Books closed. Encourage students to speculate about what happens next. Be careful, however, as some may already know the ending! ANSWER KEY: Answers will vary. 4 Books open. Read through the question. Play CD3, Tracks 19 and 20. ANSWER KEY: Pip and Joe: After Joe helps Pip recover from his illness and pays off his debt, Pip goes to see him to ask his forgiveness. He finds that Biddy and Joe are married. This is a shock to him, but he wishes them well. They both forgive him for his bad behaviour and he promises to pay Joe the money he owes him. Pip and Estella: When Pip returns, 11 years later, he visits the ruins of Satis House. Estella is there. Bentley Drummle treated her badly, but then he died in a riding accident. She asks Pip to forgive her and they leave hand in hand. 5 Encourage discussion to generate ideas. Answers will vary. 6 1 Elicit which words and phrases apply to Joe and Magwitch in their attitude towards Pip. How does Pip feel about them? Ask students to support their ideas. ANSWER KEY: Suggested answers. Joe Magwitch In what ways do they He stands by him no matter what he He gives him the money to realise help Pip? has done. He pays his debts and keeps his dreams. This makes Pip realise his room at home available for him. that there is good in everyone. Who does Pip In the end, Pip realises Joe s worth. He Pip does appreciate Magwitch as he appreciate more? Why? loves Joe deeply and finally appreciates grows to realise that the man has him the most, as the man who raised him given him everything, after having and loved him despite his bad behaviour. met him just once. What has Pip learned from Money doesn t make you a gentleman. Not to judge people purely on their social these men about values Pip realises Joe is a true gentleman, due standing or financial circumstances. He by the end of the novel? to his honesty and unbending loyalty. learns there can be good in everyone. 2 Answers will vary. 38 Great Expectations for ELT

41 28833_01_Great_ELT_P32-62.qxd 11/17/09 9:15 PM Page 39 WORKSHEET 15 VOLUME III, CHAPTERS XV XX UNEXPECTED REUNIONS 1 Books open. Listen to and read Chapters XV and XVI. Answer the following questions: 1 How are Pip and Magwitch going to escape? 2 Why do they need Startop s help? 3 Who chases after them? 4 What is going to happen to Magwitch? 5 How does Herbert try to help Pip afterwards? 6 What surprise does Wemmick have for Pip the next day? 2 Books open. Listen to and read Chapters XVII and XVIII. Who says the following and who are they talking to? Quotation Who says this? Who are they talking to? 1 I have already received my sentence of death from God, but I accept yours. 2 Your daughter is alive. She found powerful friends. 3 Well, sir, you re arrested. You owe 123 to a jeweller. 4 I thought you would be among strangers and that you would like a visit. 5 Biddy, I think you liked me once. If you can like me again, will you spend your life with me? 3 What do you think happens next? 39 Great Expectations for ELT Photocopiable 2010 Heinle, a part of Cengage Learning

42 28833_01_Great_ELT_P32-62.qxd 11/17/09 9:15 PM Page 40 WORKSHEET 15 CONTINUED VOLUME III, CHAPTERS XV XX UNEXPECTED REUNIONS 4 Books open. Listen to and read Chapters XIX and XX. How is Pip reunited with (a) Joe (b) Estella? Make notes under the pictures. Joe Estella 5 Now you have reached the end of the story, discuss the following questions: 1 How has Pip s life been? 2 Are you disappointed by the ending? Why / Why not? 3 Do you think Pip will find happiness with Estella? 6 1 Compare Pip s relationships with Joe and Magwitch. Use the vocabulary in the box to help you, then answer the questions below. understanding sensible need to love someone brotherly love desire to do good desire to see Pip happy need to be loved kind Joe Magwitch In what ways do they help Pip? Who does Pip appreciate more? Why? What has Pip learned from these men about values by the end of the novel? 2 Based on your answers to the questions in the table above, write an essay comparing Pip s relationship with Joe to his relationship with Magwitch. 40 Great Expectations for ELT

43 28833_01_Great_ELT_P32-62.qxd 11/17/09 9:15 PM Page 41 RULES QUIZ 3 TWENTY QUESTIONS GAME Work in pairs. Take turns to choose a character and keep it hidden from your partner. Using the adjectives in the box, your partner is allowed to ask you up to 20 questions about the character, in order to learn who it is. The student holding the card is only allowed to answer yes or no. If the players are not able to guess the character correctly after 20 questions, the person holding the card gets 50 bonus points. If you guess correctly after only five questions, you get 30 points. If you guess correctly after six questions or more, you get 25 points. Pip Estella Joe Miss Havisham Magwitch Jaggers Orlick Biddy Compeyson Wemmick intelligent snobbish cold polite rude distant unpredictable kind simple scared bitter rough frightening caring formal gentle foolish dishonest cruel weak honest greedy sensible immature 41 Great Expectations for ELT Photocopiable 2010 Heinle, a part of Cengage Learning

44 28833_01_Great_ELT_P32-62.qxd 11/17/09 9:15 PM Page 42 TEACHER S NOTES WORKSHEET 16 DOUBLE TROUBLE 1 Students could do this exercise in pairs. Allow time for discussion before they make their notes. For weaker students, you may wish to write some of the vocabulary contained in the answer key on the board to help them. ANSWER KEY: Answers will vary; the following is a suggested answer. Estella Beautiful, cruel, cold, dangerous (so, possibly exciting), snobbish, but honest towards Pip, as she warns him she has no heart. She influences Pip in a negative way, by making him become a snob and a social climber. She uses him, but lets him know this, and repeatedly tries to warn him against loving her. This perhaps makes her more attractive to the reader. Biddy Attractive, kind and generous, honest, loyal, down-to-earth, clever, sensible, safe (so, not exciting?). She never reveals her love for Pip, as she quickly realises that he will never return it. She influences Pip in a positive way, by helping him to learn to read and write. She often acts as Pip s conscience, reminding him of true values and of how valuable a friend Joe is. 2 Highlight that students should decide both Miss Havisham s and Magwitch s motives for becoming benefactors. Then, they should decide what positive and negative effects their actions have on their respective beneficiaries. Optional extension: See Appendix, page 61, question 2, for a writing task. ANSWER KEY: Answers may vary, but expect the following. Miss Havisham Miss Havisham s initial reasons for adopting a child may have been partly to reduce her loneliness, but then she uses Estella to take her own revenge on men. She is kind and affectionate to her, but poisons her mind and heart. The effects are negative, since she all but destroys Estella s ability to give or even receive love. She also uses Pip cruelly, by letting him think she is his benefactor, and allowing him to entertain false hopes of winning Estella. Magwitch Magwitch s motives for giving Pip great expectations are more noble. He genuinely wants to reward Pip s kindness towards him. However, a possibly selfish motive could be that he wants to feel like he has a family. Through Pip he acquires a status beyond that of a convict, becoming a father figure. His actions have both positive and negative effects on Pip: the boy is able to improve himself and to help Herbert. However, he becomes a snob, and rejects the people who really love him. He is careless with his money, too. 3 There are several more pairs of characters. Tell students to turn to pages 4 5 and elicit ideas from them. ANSWER KEY: Possible answers. Magwitch and Pip two secret benefactors Magwitch and Compeyson two convicts (good versus bad) Herbert and Wemmick two loyal friends of Pip s in London Miss Havisham and Mrs Joe two invalids Bentley Drummle and Orlick two contrasting rivals of Pip s 4 Elicit ideas about Dickens s possible reasons for presenting his characters in pairs. Allow for opinions to differ. ANSWER KEY: Answers may vary, but expect the following. Dickens used his writing to make social comment and his characters reflect certain stereotypes of society at the time at which he wrote. So, he may have presented them in this way to contrast good with evil, greed with generosity, meanness with kindness, etc. He also shows that both evil and good are found in people at all levels of society. 42 Great Expectations for ELT

45 28833_01_Great_ELT_P32-62.qxd 11/17/09 9:15 PM Page 43 WORKSHEET 16 DOUBLE TROUBLE 1 Many of the characters in Great Expectations can be placed in pairs. Compare the two women in Pip s life and how they influence him. Biddy and Estella: two young women who interest Pip Estella Biddy 2 Compare the motives these two characters have for treating Estella and Pip as they do, and the positive and negative effects their actions have on them. Miss Havisham and Magwitch: two adults who try to shape children for their own purposes Miss Havisham Magwitch 3 There are other pairs of characters in the novel. Look at the list of characters on pages 4 5 to help you. How many can you find? 4 Why do you think Dickens presents his characters in this way? 43 Great Expectations for ELT Photocopiable 2010 Heinle, a part of Cengage Learning

46 28833_01_Great_ELT_P32-62.qxd 11/17/09 9:15 PM Page 44 TEACHER S NOTES WORKSHEET 17 ALWAYS THE BEST OF FRIENDS The aim of this task is to explore the theme of friendship in the novel. 1 Elicit / explain the fact that Joe is really family to Pip, as he is his brother in law. Elicit views and ideas on each character in turn. ANSWER KEY: Answers may vary, but expect the following. His friendship with Pip Is Pip a good friend to him? JOE GARGERY Warm, caring, down-to-earth. He knows he He loves Joe but is ashamed of his simple ways and isn t as clever as Pip, but he loves him dearly the fact that Joe can t read. For much of the story, and does not try to stand in his way when he Pip thinks he is better than Joe and avoids his receives news of his great expectations. company. So, he is not a good friend to him. He never shows that Pip has hurt him. However, he is genuinely sorry when he realises his mistake. HERBERT Naturally friendly, Herbert sees how He immediately likes Herbert and enjoys his desperately Pip wants to do the right thing. company. But he feels responsible when he sees They have fun in London together. However, that Herbert is spending too much money on going he really proves to be a loyal friend when he out with him. He wants to help his friend fulfil his helps Pip to hide Magwitch. After the failed dream, so he becomes his secret benefactor. It is escape attempt, he offers Pip a job, knowing ironic that he then goes to work for Herbert. that he has no money. WEMMICK He realises that Pip is discreet and so invites He isn t as close to Wemmick as he is Herbert, but him to his home, and his wedding, which he he trusts his judgement and discretion. He respects keeps separate from work.he also helps Pip Wemmick s desire to keep his home life separate to protect Magwitch. from his work. He is moved to be invited to Wemmick s wedding. 2 1 Check students understanding of the words in the box, then elicit ideas about Jaggers s character. ANSWER KEY: Answers may vary, but expect the following. cold, calculating, kind in a secretive way, guarded, cautious, stern, manipulative, clever 2 ANSWER KEY: Answers may vary. He is not a friend to Pip in a real sense, but he does try to give him advice. He refuses to get directly involved in anything, however, unlike Wemmick and appears afraid of getting his hands dirty metaphorically, as well as literally, as seen in his constantly washing his hands. 3 Elicit the fact that Biddy is Pip s best female friend and that he looks upon her almost like a sister. Explain what a best man does at a wedding. Biddy would be the one Pip would go to for advice on this matter. Elicit students views on who they think should be the best man, but try not to lead them. They could write their answers as homework. ANSWER KEY: Answers will vary. 44 Great Expectations for ELT

47 28833_01_Great_ELT_P32-62.qxd 11/17/09 9:15 PM Page 45 WORKSHEET 17 ALWAYS THE BEST OF FRIENDS 1 Three characters prove to be loyal friends to Pip in the story Joe, Herbert and Wemmick. Describe their friendship and answer the question Is Pip a good friend to him? His friendship with Pip Is Pip a good friend to him? JOE GARGERY HERBERT WEMMICK 2 Mr Jaggers 1 Based on your reading of the story, which of the following words and phrases do you think best describe Mr Jaggers s character? Give reasons to support your ideas. cold calculating friendly kind secretive guarded cautious stern honest manipulative caring clever 2 Is he a friend to Pip? 3 Imagine you are Biddy. Pip is finally going to marry Estella, and he has written you a letter to ask for your help in choosing his best man. Should he choose Herbert, Wemmick or Joe? Write a reply to Pip, telling him who you think would be the best choice and why. 45 Great Expectations for ELT Photocopiable 2010 Heinle, a part of Cengage Learning

48 28833_01_Great_ELT_P32-62.qxd 11/17/09 9:15 PM Page 46 TEACHER S NOTES WORKSHEET 18 EXPECTATIONS AND RESPONSIBILITY 1 This task aims to highlight how unrealistic Pip s ambition and dreams of Estella are compared with Biddy s dreams of becoming a teacher. Check students understand the vocabulary. Some items may apply to both characters. ANSWER KEY: Answers may vary, but expect the following. Pip: socially ambitious, intelligent but immature, desire to learn, ashamed, arrogant, snobbish, desires material wealth Biddy: realistic goals, intelligent, honest, down-to-earth, sensible, aware of own identity 2 ANSWER KEY: Although Pip does achieve some of his dreams, Biddy is happier. She becomes a school teacher and marries Joe. For a woman of her low social status in Victorian times this was an admirable achievement. They are happy and share the same values; while even at the end of the story, Pip has to be content with Estella s friendship, rather than her love. 3 Encourage class discussion. ANSWER KEY: Pip s expectations of Estella: He hopes to win her love and marry her. This is harmful to him, as he wastes his best years living a dream. Miss Havisham s expectations of Estella: She wants Estella to take revenge on men. This harms Estella by making her cold and unfeeling. Ironically, she marries Drummle, is treated badly and is unhappy. Magwitch s expectations of Pip: Magwitch wants to give Pip a chance to lead a better life than he has had, but he also hopes to spend his last years with Pip. This is kind but unrealistic. Handing great wealth to young Pip harms him by making him arrogant and lazy. He learns the true value of hard work only when the money is lost. Pip s expectations of Joe: Pip s snobbish attitude towards Joe prevents him from realising how well respected Joe is in the community as a successful, skilled craftsman. Pip s desire for him to educate himself makes Joe feel uncomfortable. It creates distance between them, but is not truly harmful. Pip s expectations of Herbert: Not harmful. Pip sees that Herbert s dreams are more practical than his own, i.e. Herbert is happy to work for his living, whereas Pip dreams only of Estella. He provides Herbert with the means to achieve his goal, allowing his friend to then prove his worth as a businessman. 4 Pip s sense of guilt and responsibility affect the way he behaves in the story. ANSWER KEY: Answers may vary. The following are possible. 1 Pip assumes that his sudden wealth means that all his dreams will now come true. Miss Havisham is the only wealthy person he knows, and he mistakenly believes that she has grown fond of him. However, part of the blame lies with Miss Havisham who allows him to believe this. 2 Pip is blinded by his own desperate desire for this to be true, but part of the responsibility lies with Miss Havisham, who encourages Pip to love Estella. 3 Pip is guilty, as his motives are purely selfish. He wants Joe to change because he is ashamed of his low social status and lack of education. He fails to see Joe s true worth as an honest, hard working man. Optional extension: See Appendix, page 61, question 3, for a writing task. 46 Great Expectations for ELT

49 28833_01_Great_ELT_P32-62.qxd 11/17/09 9:15 PM Page 47 WORKSHEET 18 EXPECTATIONS AND RESPONSIBILITY THINK 1 At the beginning of the story, Pip and Biddy are in the same position: both are orphans, living with relatives whose social status is similar. Both have hopes and expectations of a better future, but in different ways. Pip dreams of becoming a gentleman and marrying Estella, while Biddy wants to become a teacher and have a family. Compare their expectations, using the words and phrases below. socially ambitious immature realistic goals intelligent honest desire to learn ashamed arrogant down-to-earth snobbish sensible desires material wealth aware of own identity 2 Who is more successful in their life? Give reasons for your choice. 3 The following characters have expectations of others. In what way are these expectations harmful? Expectations How They are Harmful Pip s expectations of Estella Miss Havisham s expectations of Estella Magwitch s expectations of Pip Pip s expectations of Joe Pip s expectations of Herbert 4 Guilty or not guilty? Throughout the story, Pip feels a sense of guilt and shame over his poor circumstances in the beginning, then over the way he behaves towards Joe and Biddy. In what way is Pip responsible for the following? 1 He believes that Miss Havisham is his benefactor. 2 He thinks Estella is meant for him. 3 He wants Joe to change and become a gentleman before he will accept him in London. 47 Great Expectations for ELT Photocopiable 2010 Heinle, a part of Cengage Learning

50 28833_01_Great_ELT_P32-62.qxd 11/17/09 9:15 PM Page 48 TEACHER S NOTES WORKSHEET AND I LOVE HER! 1 This task is meant to be fun for students and, at the same time, provide an insight into the theme of love in the novel. Students could work in pairs. The diagram highlights the contrast between the loving environment that Pip grows up in, where love is both given and received, with the relatively barren, loveless environment in which Estella is brought up. ANSWER KEY: Kind of Love Given to Ability to Give Love Pip Joe and Biddy love Pip for who he is, without This means that Pip is also able to give love. He seems expectations. Joe s love, in particular, is the to love Estella despite everything. He is ultimately able unconditional love of a parent or brother. to return Joe s love, and he offers love to Magwitch. Estella Miss Havisham loves Estella like a favourite Miss Havisham deprives Estella of the ability to love, object, such as a pretty jewel. She manipulates and so Estella marries someone she does not love, and her to fulfil her own ambitions. Similarly, she is consequently unhappy. Drummle also treats Estella as an object. 2 You may wish to concentrate on one task type here, or give students the choice. In either case, elicit a list of relevant points for writing each and elicit ideas. For the essay remind students to address all parts of the question in their answer. Advise students to organise their answer into no more than three paragraphs. 48 Great Expectations for ELT

51 28833_01_Great_ELT_P32-62.qxd 11/17/09 9:15 PM Page 49 WORKSHEET AND I LOVE HER! THINK 1 Look at the diagram below. It shows the role of love in the relationships between key characters in the story. Use it to help you compare the kind of love that surrounds Pip and Estella, and how this affects their own ability to give love. Who is the richest in love? Make your notes in the table below. Magwitch Miss Havisham Bentley Drummle Pip Estella Joe Biddy Kind of Love Given to Ability to Give Love Pip Estella WRITE 2 1 In Great Expectations, the quality that saves Pip is his ability to love. Do you agree? Give examples from the book to support your views. Write your essay. 2 Your local bookshop s website is asking for customers to send in a review of a book they ve read recently which contained a strong love theme. You have decided to write a review of Great Expectations: The ELT Graphic Novel, examining the importance love plays in affecting what happens in the story. Write your review. 49 Great Expectations for ELT Photocopiable 2010 Heinle, a part of Cengage Learning

52 28833_01_Great_ELT_P32-62.qxd 11/17/09 9:15 PM Page 50 TEACHER S NOTES WORKSHEET 20 ACT IT OUT! The aim of this worksheet is to examine some of the minor characters in a light-hearted manner, and also to encourage students to look at Pip s story from a different angle. The role play provides them with some useful speaking practice, and encourages practice in question formation. This task provides useful content for the following writing task, which reflects one of the task types for Paper 2 of the Cambridge FCE examination. You may find it easier to approach this in several parts, as it would save valuable classroom time if students were to prepare their role / script at home. Scenario and Role Play Task 1 Read through the scenario and question 1 of the task with your students and elicit what they need to do. Place your students into acting groups and allow them to choose their roles. Brainstorm ideas about what each character might say in answer to each of the reporter s questions. This should not encourage them all to answer in the same way, but is intended to give weaker students ideas. Allow opinions to differ slightly. 2 The reporter prepares questions to ask each character. Remind them of the structures necessary for direct and indirect questions. Tell students to prepare their role and script in class or at home. 3 In the following lesson, each group should perform the interviews. If you have access to the necessary equipment, you might like to record them on video, if students are open to this. 4 Elicit the reporter s response. Then invite comments from the characters. Discuss and Write 5&6 Focus on question 2 of the worksheet. Elicit characters quotations from the reporters, and write these on the board for all the students to note down. Read through the rubric for question 6 and check that students understand the meaning of the headline options. If your class is about to take an examination, you may wish to suggest that their article should follow the length specifications for the examination in question. For instance: FCE students should write an article of words to reflect a Part 2 task. CAE students should write words. CPE students should write words. Use your own judgement for this. ANSWER KEY (1 6): Answers will vary. 50 Great Expectations for ELT

53 28833_01_Great_ELT_P32-62.qxd 11/17/09 9:15 PM Page 51 WORKSHEET 20 ACT IT OUT! Scenario: A newspaper reporter from The Evening Chronicle hears something at a party about Pip s remarkable rise from poverty to become a rich gentleman. Curious, he decides to investigate Pip s background and the sources of his sudden wealth. To help write his article he tracks down some friends of Pip. They are: Mr Pumblechook; Sarah Pocket; Orlick; Compeyson; Bentley Drummle. Task In groups of six, choose one person to be the reporter and the rest to each take on the role of one of the characters listed above. 1 Each character should study his role in the book carefully and make notes about how that person feels about Pip and what he / she would want to say about him. 2 The reporter prepares questions for interviews with each character. Make sure you ask them: what they know about Pip s rise to riches; when and where they first came into contact with Pip; how they felt about him then; what they think of him now; why everybody appears to dislike him. 3 In your group, act out the interviews. As the reporter interviews each character, the other members of the group should keep notes on what they say. 4 As the reporter, what conclusions do you draw about Pip from what people have told you about him? Discuss and Write 5 As a class, discuss the impressions each reporter got of Pip from their interviews. Make a list of quotations from each person interviewed. 6 Write a newspaper article about Pip s rise from poverty. Remember to include some quotations from the people interviewed in your report. Choose a headline for your article from the following: The Frog Prince From The Marsh From Rags to Riches Overnight? The Mysterious Rise and Fall of Mr Pip Or choose another headline. 51 Great Expectations for ELT Photocopiable 2010 Heinle, a part of Cengage Learning

54 28833_01_Great_ELT_P32-62.qxd 11/17/09 9:15 PM Page 52 TEACHER S NOTES GREAT EXPECTATIONS OPTIONAL FILM WORKSHEET Note: There are several film versions of the book. We recommend the 1946 film directed by David Lean. This is fairly easy and inexpensive to obtain, and is arguably the most suitable for students to watch. It won two Oscars and was nominated for another three. As you will see, David Lean leaves out lots of key events, drops some important characters and often changes perspective to create his own interpretation. Make sure students understand that some of this is necessary in order to fit the story into a film of approximately two hours duration. 1 Students will need to concentrate on the film while they are watching, so simply ask them to read through the rubric of the questions before they watch. Then, as they watch, they could tick the appropriate box for each item, filling in their comments at the end. Ask them to think about what they like and dislike about the film, in comparison with the book, and to pay particular attention to any differences they notice. Encourage them to write down their thoughts before discussing the film as a group. This may evoke some different ideas and generate more interesting discussion. ANSWER KEY: Answers will vary, depending on which film version they see. 2 Ask your students to notice any parts of the story that have been omitted from the film. Elicit these, and invite students to comment on whether they think this affects the film s effectiveness. ANSWER KEY: Answers will vary. 3 ANSWER KEY: Answers will vary. 4 Read through the rubric with students. Elicit the fact that the question requires a comparison between the film version and the book. Remind them that they should conclude their review with a comment on whether or not they would recommend the film to others. Note: The rubric is in the style of the Cambridge FCE, with the same word limit. You may wish to adapt this to suit students following a different examination course. 52 Great Expectations for ELT

55 28833_01_Great_ELT_P32-62.qxd 11/17/09 9:15 PM Page 53 GREAT EXPECTATIONS OPTIONAL FILM WORKSHEET While Watching 1 As you watch the film, compare it with the book. Make notes in the table below. Same Different Starting point: Pip: Estella: Miss Havisham: Joe: Biddy: Abel Magwitch: Herbert: Wemmick: Development of plot: Ending: After Watching 2 Is anything in the story missing from the film? If so, do you think this affects the film 1 positively 2 negatively 3 hardly at all? Explain your choice. 3 Would you change anything about the film? If so, what? 4 You have decided to write a review of the film version of Great Expectations. Make sure you say how you think the film compares with the book and what you liked and disliked about it. Also, say who you would recommend it to. Write your review. ( words). Film Review: 53 Great Expectations for ELT Photocopiable 2010 Heinle, a part of Cengage Learning

56 28833_01_Great_ELT_P32-62.qxd 11/17/09 9:15 PM Page 54 GREAT EXPECTATIONS FOR ELT TEST 1 (PAGE 1) WORKSHEETS Open Cloze Fill the gaps with one suitable word. There is an example at the beginning (0). There was a pub (0) in the village that Joe liked to go to. My sister told me to call there for (1) on my way home from school (2) to bring him home. I found him there with Mr Wopsle and a (3). When Joe spoke to me, the stranger turned and (4) at me. He nodded and made (5) for me to sit beside him. (6), I wanted to sit beside Joe, so I did. The stranger nodded at me again and pressed his hand against his leg again and again in an odd (7). You were saying you were a (8)? What will you drink, Mr Gargery, is it? I ll pay. Rum, please, replied Joe. Three rums! I don t know (9) part of the country, but towards the river seems a (10) place, said the stranger. Most marshes are lonely. No one s there, usually. (11) an escaped prisoner sometimes, commented Joe. Have you (12) gone looking for one? The stranger (13) at me again and said, What s his name? Pip. No one else saw the file. I knew it was the file I (14) given the prisoner. I knew that he knew my prisoner. The stranger took little notice of me. (15) half an hour, Joe got up to go. Wait a moment, Mr Gargery. I ve got a shilling for the boy. He put it in some paper. It s just yours, he said. Thank you, sir. 2 Can You Remember...? 1 who the stranger is: 2 why he is there: 3 what the stranger gives to Pip: 4 what happens next in the story: 5 how Pip feels about the gift. Why? 6 who Mr Wopsle is: 7 who says: On this day, many years ago, all these things were brought here. They and I have got old together. : 8 who says:... if you think that money can pay me for losing the little child that came to the forge and always the best of friends... : 54 Great Expectations for ELT

57 28833_01_Great_ELT_P32-62.qxd 11/17/09 9:15 PM Page 55 3 Key Word Transformations GREAT EXPECTATIONS FOR ELT TEST 1 (PAGE 2) WORKSHEETS 1 10 For questions 1 8, complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence. Do not change the word given. You must use between three and six words, including the word given. 1 The story of Great Expectations reflects many aspects of Charles Dickens s own life. autobiographical Great Expectations is one of novels. 2 Like Dickens, the central character in the story, Pip, spends his early life in the marsh country in south-east England. protagonist As a boy, Pip,, lives in the marsh country in south east England, as did Dickens. 3 Pip dreams of improving his life and becoming rich by getting an education. circumstances Pip longs to by getting an education. 4 At first, Pip believes that Miss Havisham has secretly given him wealth. benefactor Initially, Pip thinks Miss Havisham. 5 Miss Havisham has taken in and brought up a beautiful young girl, called Estella, and Pip falls in love with her. adopted Pip falls in love with, Estella. 6 Miss Havisham was badly hurt by a man and wants Estella to hate all men and treat them badly. revenge Miss Havisham is a bitter woman who wants to men by making Estella hate them. 7 Once he learns of his great expectations, Pip adopts an unfair attitude towards Joe, thinking that the blacksmith is not good enough for him. prejudiced After learning of his sudden wealth, Pip becomes and thinks that he is not good enough for him. 8 When he goes to work as Joe s apprentice, Pip feels dissatisfied with his work and his situation. frustrated As Joe s apprentice, Pip and his situation. 55 Great Expectations for ELT Photocopiable 2010 Heinle, a part of Cengage Learning

58 28833_01_Great_ELT_P32-62.qxd 11/17/09 9:15 PM Page 56 GREAT EXPECTATIONS FOR ELT TEST 2 (PAGE 1) WORKSHEETS Gap-fill For questions 1 12, read the text below and decide which answer (A, B, C or D) best fits the gap. There is an example at the beginning (0). A have B have had C were having D have been having Pip and Herbert (0) have been having a wonderful time, but have (1) debts all over London. They total them up but cannot seem to live (2) a budget. News arrives that Mrs Joe, Pip s sister, has died. Pip is expected to attend her funeral. Mrs Joe s funeral takes (3). Afterwards, Pip tells Biddy that he will visit Joe more often. She does not believe him. He tells her she s (4), but as he leaves, he realises she is right. On Pip s twenty-first birthday, Jaggers (5) that he is to be given 500 a year, (6) his secret benefactor is made known to him. The lawyer refuses to (7) this mysterious person. Pip visits Wemmick at his castle and asks how he can help Herbert (8) his way in the world, without him realising. Eventually, Pip secretly sponsors his friend into a new (9) as a shipping broker. (10), Estella s life is a frantic whirl of social activities. She captivates young men across the city but treats them all badly. Pip is a jealous friend, and is very upset when Bentley Drummle becomes her admirer. Two years pass, and Pip and Herbert now live in the nicer Temple (11) of London. Alone on a stormy night, Pip hears a noise. The convict he helped long ago is at his door. He tells him he is his secret benefactor. Pip realises that his hopes for Estella are all gone, and that he wrongly (12) Joe. 1 A run up B run down C run on D run out 2 A without B into C within D inside 3 A space B place C room D time 4 A unfair B untrue C unwilling D unfaithful 5 A decides B announces C recommends D suggests 6 A after B when C before D until 7 A call B tell C name D show 8 A go B make C come D take 9 A position B case C task D job 10 A However B Whereas C In fact D Meanwhile 11 A house B district C road D village 12 A accused B criticised C abandoned D trusted 56 Great Expectations for ELT

59 28833_01_Great_ELT_P32-62.qxd 11/17/09 9:15 PM Page 57 GREAT EXPECTATIONS FOR ELT TEST 2 (PAGE 2) WORKSHEETS Can You Remember...? 1 who says, Pip, be careful. Don t tell me anything. I don t want to know. : 2 Magwitch s name while he s hiding in London: 3 the name of the girl Herbert wants to marry: 4 what we learn about Magwitch s enemy, Compeyson: 5 who says, If you can ever write under it, I forgive her, please do it! : 6 why Pip can t have Magwitch s money in the end: 7 what Pip tells Magwitch just before he dies: 3 Word Formation For questions 1 10, read the text below. Use the words on the right to form a word that fits the gap in the line with the same number. There is an example at the beginning (0). Many of the events from Charles Dickens s early life are echoed in Great Expectations. It is one of his most (0) autobiographical novels. Pip, the main character, lives in the marsh country. He works at a job he hates and considers himself too good for his (1). He also experiences material success in London at a very early age, just as Dickens himself did. In (2), the law, justice and the courts are all important parts of the story. One of the novel s most (3) characters, Wemmick, is a law clerk. (0) AUTOBIOGRAPHY (1) SURROUND (2) ADD (3) ENGAGE Great Expectations is set in early Victorian England. It was a period when great social changes were spreading across the nation. The (4) Revolution of the late 18th and early 19th centuries had completely changed the social landscape. (5) could become very rich. Yet although social class no longer depended entirely on birth, the (6) between rich and poor remained almost as wide as ever. Dark and smokey London was very different from England s (7) populated rural areas. More and more people moved from the country to the city in search of money. With the increase in (8), London also increased in crime. To fight against the increase in crime, the government (9) the law. Many crimes became punishable by death even small crimes of (10). Prisoners were hanged in public. Dickens himself was among the protestors who helped stop public hangings in (4) INDUSTRY (5) MANUFACTURE (6) DIVIDE (7) THIN (8) POPULATE (9) STRONG (10) THIEF 57 Great Expectations for ELT Photocopiable 2010 Heinle, a part of Cengage Learning

60 28833_01_Great_ELT_P32-62.qxd 11/17/09 9:15 PM Page 58 TEST ANSWER KEYS TEST 1 ANSWER KEY: 1 1 him 2 and 3 stranger 4 looked / stared 5 room 6 However 7 way / manner 8 blacksmith 9 this 10 lonely 11 Just / Only 12 ever 13 looked 14 had 15 After 2 1 A friend / fellow convict of Pip s prisoner. 2 Pip s prisoner has sent him to give something to Pip (Pip doesn t know this yet). 3 He gives Pip a shilling wrapped in two pound notes. 4 Pip goes home and he and Joe show Mrs Joe the money. When they realise that there are two pound notes, Joe takes them back to the pub, but the stranger has gone. 5 Pip is afraid of the money it was a large amount of money in those times and he is afraid of people asking him questions about it. 6 Mr Wopsle is an acquaintance / friend of Joe and Mrs Joe s from the village. He later goes to London and becomes an actor. 7 Miss Havisham says this to Pip on her birthday. 8 Joe says this to Jaggers when the lawyer tells him and Pip about Pip s great expectations, and offers Joe some money for taking the boy away. 3 1 Dickens s most autobiographical 2 the protagonist in the story 3 improve his circumstances 4 (that) his secret benefactor is 5 Miss Havisham s (beautiful) adopted daughter 6 take revenge on 7 prejudiced against Joe 8 is / feels frustrated with / by his work TEST 2 ANSWER KEY: 1 1 A 2 C 3 B 4 A 5 B 6 D 7 C 8 B 9 A 10 D 11 B 12 C 2 1 Jaggers, when Pip goes to ask him about Magwitch being his benefactor. 2 Provis. 3 Clara (Barley). 4 Compeyson is the man who pretended to love Miss Havisham and tricked her out of money. 5 Miss Havisham says this to Pip after Estella has married Bentley Drummle. 6 Magwitch was sent to Australia for life, and the punishment for returning is death. As a convict, he loses all rights to personal wealth, which means that Pip cannot inherit it. 7 Pip tells the old convict that his daughter is alive and has prospered. 3 1 surroundings 2 addition 3 engaging 4 Industrial 5 Manufacturers 6 division(s) 7 thinly 8 population 9 strengthened 10 theft 58 Great Expectations for ELT

61 28833_01_Great_ELT_P32-62.qxd 11/17/09 9:15 PM Page 59 TEACHER S NOTES QUIZ 1 & QUIZ 2 QUIZ 1 NOUGHTS AND CROSSES The aim of this quiz is to revise the information gained from worksheets 1 5. Place your students in two teams: one will be the noughts team and one the crosses team. The aim of the game is the same as in the game of noughts and crosses. The teams should aim to make a line vertical, horizontal or diagonal with their symbol. In order to do this, they must answer the question in each square correctly. Toss a coin to see which team goes first. Place a time limit on how long each team may take to answer. If a team answers a question incorrectly, that square remains intact. The other team must answer the question correctly in order to place their symbol there. The winners are the team to complete a line first. ANSWER KEY: 1 Newgate 2 (John) Wemmick 3 Catherine (Hogarth) 4 He worked in a shoe-blacking warehouse. 5 (Answers may vary, but expect) Oliver Twist, A Christmas Carol, Pickwick Papers, The Old Curiosity Shop, etc. 6 Estella 7 Abel Magwitch 8 He is a blacksmith and Pip s brother-in-law. 9 Herbert Pocket QUIZ 2 WHAT HAPPENS NEXT? This task is designed to revise events in the early part of the story and to give students some valuable language practice. For weaker classes: Ask open questions to elicit information from the class as a whole, then encourage students to use specific target language to produce suitable answers on their worksheets. For more advanced classes: Ask students to do this in pairs. ANSWER KEY: Answers will vary slightly, but should include: 1 What has just happened? It is Pip s first visit to Satis House; he and Estella have been playing cards. Estella has been rude to him all the time. 2 What is happening? Miss Havisham asks Pip what he thinks of Estella. He tells her (he thinks she s proud, pretty and very rude). He asks to go home. Miss Havisham tells Estella to give Pip some food and allow him to look around. Pip is upset, but he goes and has a look at the brewery. He sees a ghostly figure of Miss Havisham. 3 What happens next? Pip runs outside and meets Estella, who laughs at him. He walks home, feeling very ashamed of being a common working boy. 59 Great Expectations for ELT Photocopiable 2010 Heinle, a part of Cengage Learning

62 28833_01_Great_ELT_P32-62.qxd 11/17/09 9:15 PM Page 60 TEACHER S NOTES QUIZ 3 TWENTY QUESTIONS GAME You will need some scissors, preferably several pairs, to save time. Students do this in pairs or small groups. Tell them to cut out the character squares. They should also cut along the dotted line in the middle of the worksheet. One student chooses a character, keeping it hidden from the other(s). The other student(s) holds the list of adjectives describing the various characters. They use these to help them ask up to 20 questions about the character, in order to learn who it is. The student holding the character card is only allowed to answer yes or no. Note: With weaker classes, go through vocabulary first and check understanding. If the players are not able to guess the character correctly after 20 questions, the person holding the card gets 50 bonus points. If you guess correctly after only five questions, you get 30 points. If you guess correctly after six questions or more, you get 25 points. Students take turns choosing the cards and asking questions, until everyone has had a go. The winner is the player with the most points at the end. 60 Great Expectations for ELT

63 28833_01_Great_ELT_P32-62.qxd 11/17/09 9:15 PM Page 61 APPENDIX Extra Writing Tasks These are designed to be used whenever you feel students would benefit from some extra writing practice. There are suggestions in the Teacher s notes for use of questions 1 3, but please feel free to use them whenever. 1 You are a reporter for a society gossip column in a London newspaper. You have been asked to write an article about the arrival on the London social scene of a beautiful young lady known as Estella of Richmond. Write your article, describing Estella and the impression she is making, and mention something of the mystery surrounding her background. 2 When Miss Havisham s will was found by Jaggers, following her death, he also discovered a sealed letter for Pip, hidden within the package of papers. The letter was a record of the ways in which her actions had harmed both Pip and Estella. It ended by her begging their forgiveness for all the damage she had done. Imagine you are Miss Havisham and write this letter. 3 Imagine you are Pip. You have returned to London after learning that Estella is going to marry Bentley Drummle. You are hurt and angry and decide to write a letter to Miss Havisham blaming her for the way Estella has become, and begging her to stop the marriage. Use the notes you have made on Miss Havisham to help you write your letter. 4 The website of your local bookshop has invited readers to send in a review of their favourite story involving the central character s journey of self-discovery. You have decided to write about Great Expectations: The ELT Graphic Novel by Charles Dickens, adapted by Brigit Viney. State briefly what Pip learns in the story, whether or not you like the way the story develops, and how successful the comic format is in helping the reader understand the story. Remember to say if you would recommend it to others or not. 5 A student magazine is doing a survey on the value of reading literature in the language classroom. They have invited readers to send in reports of books they have read with their class. You have decided to write about Great Expectations: The ELT Graphic Novel by Charles Dickens, adapted by Brigit Viney. Comment on the effectiveness of the comic format the pictures, dialogue, etc. and also the value of having the audio CD to accompany the book. Say whether you think the class benefited from reading the book. To whom would you recommend it, and why? 6 Your teacher has asked everyone in the class to write an essay on the character they find most interesting in Great Expectations: The ELT Graphic Novel by Charles Dickens, adapted by Brigit Viney. Include a description of the character and the role he / she plays in the novel. Comment on why you find this character interesting. Use examples from the story to support your views. 61 Great Expectations for ELT Photocopiable 2010 Heinle, a part of Cengage Learning

64 28833_01_Great_ELT_P32-62.qxd 11/17/09 9:15 PM Page 62 Track Listings for Great Expectations CD 1 Track 1 Copyright info Track 1 Volume I Chapter I Track 2 Volume I Chapter II Track 3 Volume I Chapter III Track 4 Volume I Chapter IV Track 5 Volume I Chapter V Track 6 Volume I Chapter VI Track 7 Volume I Chapter VII Track 8 Volume I Chapter VIII Track 9 Volume I Chapter IX Track 10 Volume I Chapter X Track 11 Volume I Chapter XI Track 12 Volume I Chapter XII Track 13 Volume I Chapter XIII Track 14 Volume I Chapter XIV Track 15 Volume I Chapter XV Track 16 Volume I Chapter XVI Track 17 Volume I Chapter XVII Track 18 Volume I Chapter XVIII Track 19 Volume I Chapter XIX CD2 Track 1 Volume II Chapter I Track 2 Volume II Chapter II Track 3 Volume II Chapter III Track 4 Volume II Chapter IV Track 5 Volume II Chapter V Track 6 Volume II Chapter VI Track 7 Volume II Chapter VII Track 8 Volume II Chapter VIII Track 9 Volume II Chapter IX Track 10 Volume II Chapter X Track 11 Volume II Chapter XI Track 12 Volume II Chapter XII Track 13 Volume II Chapter XIII Track 14 Volume II Chapter XIV Track 15 Volume II Chapter XV Track 16 Volume II Chapter XVI Track 17 Volume II Chapter XVII Track 18 Volume II Chapter XVIII Track 19 Volume II Chapter XIX Track 20 Volume II Chapter XX CD3 Track 1 Volume III Chapter I Track 2 Volume III Chapter II Track 3 Volume III Chapter III Track 4 Volume III Chapter IV Track 5 Volume III Chapter V Track 6 Volume III Chapter VI Track 7 Volume III Chapter VII Track 8 Volume III Chapter VIII Track 9 Volume III Chapter IX Track 10 Volume III Chapter X Track 11 Volume III Chapter XI Track 12 Volume III Chapter XII Track 13 Volume III Chapter XIII Track 14 Volume III Chapter XIV Track 15 Volume III Chapter XV Track 16 Volume III Chapter XVI Track 17 Volume III Chapter XVII Track 18 Volume III Chapter XVIII Track 19 Volume III Chapter XIX Track 20 Volume III Chapter XX