This 30-slide lesson explores Stave One of Charles Dickens’ ‘A Christmas Carol’.
Students are encouraged to consider Dickens’ characterisation of Scrooge - his attitude to charity, romance, and Christmas - and to think about how Marley’s Ghost triggers Scrooge’s metamorphosis of misanthropist to philanthropist. Scrooge’s relationship with Fred and Bob Cratchit (his character foils) is analysed. We also think about symbols of cold and darkness, and link this all to Dickens’ message in this allegorical novella.
Questions, discussion points, and tasks are included for students. An essay question on Scrooge is featured, supported by tips for students and an exemplar introduction and differentiated analytical paragraphs.
Also included is a worksheet for students to analyse the language used by Dickens to describe Scrooge in Stave One.
This is ideal for those studying the novella at GCSE or at KS3.
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