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'A Christmas Carol' Stave 3: Christmas around the world

A Christmas Carol: Scrooge's redemption

Unit Summary

In this unit, pupils read and explore 'A Christmas Carol'. They start by reading the novella in full, pausing during each stave to analyse key scenes, characters, themes and methods. After reading the novella, pupils chart Scrooge's redemptive journey and craft an essay on the presentation of fear.

Lesson Summary

You will learn to understand Dickens' message about Christmas being a joyful time.

Key Notes

  • The Ghost of Christmas Present embodies Christmas spirit
  • Scrooge is shown different scenes of Christmas being celebrated around the world, especially in isolated communities
  • Scrooge observes the Christmas spirit they all demonstrate and the regard they hold for family and human connection
  • Though there may not be an abundance of wealth, there is an abundance of joy and merriment
  • Dickens emphasises the importance of community in this section of the novella

Vocabulary To Learn

  • To portray: The portrayal of a scene is how that scene is presented or depicted.
  • Hyperbolic: If you were being hyperbolic, you would be exaggerating.
  • Abundance: If you had an abundance of something, you would have a lot of it.
  • Merriment: Merriment means light hearted fun or cheerfulness, often used when talking about happy occasions.
  • Optimistic: Being optimistic means being positive and hopeful about the future.

Common Mistakes To Avoid

  • Students think that Dickens' message about Christmas is focused solely on the importance of charity.

3 Quick Questions (With Answers)

1. Explain this English learning goal in two key points.

The Ghost of Christmas Present embodies Christmas spirit. Scrooge is shown different scenes of Christmas being celebrated around the world, especially in isolated communities.

2. Define this language term and use it in a sentence. 'To portray'

The portrayal of a scene is how that scene is presented or depicted.

3. Correct this common English misunderstanding.

Mistake: Students think that Dickens' message about Christmas is focused solely on the importance of charity. Correction: Dickens uses the many Christmas scenes in this section of the novella to emphasise the importance of community and human connection.

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