Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens | Reading Comprehension

“Oliver Twist,” a novel by Charles Dickens, is a poignant tale that explores the harsh realities of life for the poor in 19th-century England.

This Reading Comprehension / Informational Text provides an in-depth summary of Charles Dickens’ classic novel, “Great Expectations.” The text delves into the life of Pip, an orphan who navigates the complexities of social class, ambition, and personal growth in 19th-century England.

This resource is designed to enhance students’ understanding of the novel’s themes, characters, and plot developments.

This reading worksheet is suitable for advanced to proficient ESL learners or native English speakers. After carefully reading the text, students are required to complete some comprehension exercises including:

a true or false exercise
comprehension questions
a multiple-choice exercise
a crossword
a definitions match
This resource can be used as a mini-lesson, assigned for homework, or used for vocabulary-building purposes.

Total number of pages: 7