[Subject]

A Christmas Carol
Introduction
A Christmas Carol is a simple story but a challenging text, especially for young learners, ESOL students and reluctant readers. The first task will be to enthuse classes for the reading task to come lesson aims Objectives 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Provide an overall introduction to the story and encourage students to believe that they can tackle the text. Establish the following key elements of Christmas Carol The character of Scrooge. Establish his relationship with Marley, Fred and Bob Cratchit Time & Place: Early-Victorian London/Christmas etc. Social Themes; the poor laws, population surplus, social responsibility

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Materials
All materials below are included in the Christmas Carol Christmas Carol Teachers Edition (1.75) Where practical they are in editable/ formats for teachers to adapt to their needs Some materials are free from christmascarol.esolebooks.com/ Before Reading Stave 1 (graded) Stave 1 (original) Slideshow A Muppet Christmas Carol

To introduce Scrooge: his character and relationships with other key figures: Fred, Marley and Bob Cratchit

Warm-up/Before Reading
6. 7. 8. Play clip from the opening of A Muppet Christmas Carol. Write down three words they think best describe Scrooge. Introduce Before Reading Worksheet or activity. Read opening description of Scrooge. Complete BR activity to establish the pre-ghost character of Scrooge.

Activities
Comprehension Vocabulary

Vocabulary
9. Look again at the description of Scrooge Find all the words referring to cold/hard character (e.g. flinty, frozen etc.)

Crossword Key Quotations Who said what? Quiz Cloze

Writing
You areoneof the following people: Scrooge, Fred, Bob Cratchit Write a paragraph summarising what the ghost tells Scrooge Write a diary entry for Christmas Eve Write a short description of three characters

Useful Links
Penguin Teaching Notes How to organise a debate
ESL Reading Young Learners English Language: FAQ ESL Listening IATEFL Young Learners Group Extensive Reading

Speaking/Listening
10. Discuss key quotations with reference to the social context of a Christmas Carol a) Are there no prisons? b) Christmas is an excuse to pick a mans pocket c) Bah,' said Scrooge. "Humbug!"