A CHRISTMAS CAROL - BK - RBC

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• vmbo t
• Leerjaar 3

Learning Objectives

• know who Charles Dickens was
• know what A Christmas Carol is about

What does Christmas
mean to
you?

A Christmas Carol

• written by Charles Dickens in 1843
• has never been out of print
• translated into several languages
• has been adapted many times for film, stage & opera

Charles Dickens

• 7 Feb 1812  - 9 Jun 1870

• English writer & social critic

• regarded as one of the greatest novelists

You are going to watch the Disney version of A Christmas Carol

The first spirit to visit Scrooge is ...

1. the Spirit of Christmas past
2. the Spirit of Christmas still to come
3. the Spirit of Christmas present

06:30

What is the setting of the story?

1. Charles Dickens
2. Christmas day
3. Money is not as important as love
4. 1800's London

13:52

What is Scrooge's opinion of poor people?

1. They should be helped
2. They should come and work for him
3. They are a nuisance
4. They should be able to celebrate Christmas

19:04

Describe Scrooge's character in 3 key words

29:08

Why does Marley's ghost appear?

1. He misses his friend Scrooge
2. He wants to warn Scrooge
3. He wants to scare Scrooge
4. He wants to take his revenge out on Scrooge

In key words, describe Scrooge's character at the beginning of the story.

38:19

The first spirit to visit Scrooge is ...

1. the Spirit of Christmas past
2. the Spirit of Christmas still to come
3. the Spirit of Christmas present

48:52

The Spirit of Christmas present shows Scrooge...

1. how badly people think of him
2. how much fun Christmas is
3. how well people think of him
4. how to have a good time

The Spirit of Christmas present shows Scrooge...

1. how badly people think of him
2. how much fun Christmas is
3. how well people think of him
4. how to have a good time

The Spirit of Christmas yet to come warns Scrooge

1. that he wants to kill him
2. that bad weather is coming
3. that he has to pay for his own burial
4. about his future if he doesn't change

What effect do the three spirits have on Scrooge?

What are the lessons to be learnt from the story? More answers possible!

1. Love is more important than money.
2. It is important to save money.
3. It is important to help those in need.
4. It is important to believe in ghosts.

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A Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year to you all!