A Christmas Carol - Stave One: Picture Prompts for ESL/SEN Learners

These booklets provide a scaffolded approach to teaching A Christmas Carol Stave One, with a focus on making the material accessible and engaging for ESL and SEN students. The resources include:

Stave One Summary and PEEL Activities
-A clear and simplified summary of Stave One, broken into manageable sections.
-Sentence openers to support students in constructing their understanding of the text.
-A selection of key quotations for sequencing and comprehension activities.
-Guided PEEL (Point, Evidence, Explanation, Link) paragraph writing exercises, with examples and prompts to help students analyze Scrooge’s character effectively.
Picture Prompts and Visual Descriptions
-Illustrated scenes and character images from Stave One, designed to promote visual learning.
-Activities include labeling, descriptive sentence writing, and imaginative responses based on the pictures, encouraging creative engagement with the text.

• Character and Scene Analysis with Questions*
  -Focused questions on key figures like Scrooge, Bob Cratchit, Fred, and Marley to develop comprehension and empathy.
  -Students are guided to describe appearances, feelings, and relationships, enabling a deeper connection to the story.
  Why This Resource?
  For ESL Students: The structured activities, visual aids, and simplified language make the material approachable for learners with varying levels of English proficiency.
  For SEN Students: The focus on visual and structured learning supports comprehension and engagement.