Nicholas Nickleby teacher pack
Five weeks of lessons on Nicholas Nickleby for ages 14 to 18: a plan, a worksheet and the answers for each week, a final essay with a marking guide, and a reading certificate to print. Free to use in class.
Five weeks, week by week
- Week 1Chapters 1 to 13
Nicholas discovers cruelty at Dotheboys Hall and leaves with Smike, while Kate’s work and housing reveal the family’s dependence on Ralph.
Plan · worksheet · answers - Week 2Chapters 14 to 26
Nicholas finds shelter and theatrical work with Smike, while Kate’s worsening treatment shows how Ralph places business above family protection.
Plan · worksheet · answers - Week 3Chapters 27 to 39
Nicholas returns to protect Kate and finds supportive employment, while Smike’s capture and rescue sharpen the contrast between control and care.
Plan · worksheet · answers - Week 4Chapters 40 to 52
Nicholas defends Smike against a false family claim and helps Madeline, whose proposed marriage exposes debt as a tool of control.
Plan · worksheet · answers - Week 5Chapters 53 to 65
Madeline escapes the marriage scheme, Smike dies, and Ralph’s downfall contrasts with a future built on affection, care, and shared prosperity.
Plan · worksheet · answers
Assessment
Final essay
Three questions to choose from, 800 to 1,200 words, with a marking guide in four bands.
Quiz bank
The 30 questions and 40 flashcards online, for homework or a quick check in class. Open the quiz
Discussion
Questions for small groups, meeting by meeting. The book club kit
Reading certificate
Certificate of reading
Student's name
has read
Nicholas Nickleby
by Charles Dickens
Teacher and class
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