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Lesson 9 - The Cratchit Family Christmas
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6. Dickens exaggerates the Cratchit family’s reaction to emphasise how grateful they are. Ironically, the reader can clearly see the meal is not a “feast” and this causes sympathy.
7. Scrooge continues to grow as a person, realising that value should not be attached to money. He asks if Tiny Tim will be “spared”, showing he is now invested in other people.
8. This would shame Scrooge further and emphasise the humility of the Cratchits as they are grateful for everything they have.
9. The atmosphere is overflowing with positive Christmas spirit which starkly contrasts with the desperate poverty of the family.
A Christmas Carol
Movie time!
L.O: To explore Little Fan, Fezzwig and Belle and their role in the novel.
Progress check
Task 2 - Self Mark
Comprehension questions
L.O: To develop an understanding of the key themes of the play and explore its social and historical context.
http://www.teacher-of-english.com/a-christmas-carol-(9-1-gcse)-teaching-resources-1371.html
Wednesday 30th November 2016
Task 2 - Self Mark
Comprehension questions
The Cratchit Family Christmas
http://www.bbc.co.uk/learning/schoolradio/subjects/english/a_christmas_carol
L.O: To explore the importance of the Cratchit family and engage with the theme of poverty.
1. Dickens wants to show the middle classes that the poor co-operate and show love through mutual support.
2. The fire represents the Cratchits’ Christmas spirit, which is strong throughout Stave Three.
3. Bob carries the family financially, despite the heavy burden.
4. The Cratchit family are Christians who value love & family over money.
5. Bob values people according to their character, not their wealth.
L.O: To explore Little Fan, Fezzwig and Belle and their role in the novel.
- Starter: Peer assess your partner's work from last lesson.
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- EBI:
L.O: To explore Little Fan, Fezzwig and Belle and their role in the novel.
Shared Reading
Task 1
Comprehension questions
Wednesday 23rd November 2016
The Cratchits
We are going to read pages 69-75. Think about what happens with:
- Why would Dickens choose children to symbolise the problems in society?
1. Why might Dickens include a scene in which the Cratchit family cook their Christmas meal?
2. Why does Mrs Cratchit invite her daughter to sit down “before the fire”?
3. Why might Dickens include the image of Bob carrying his son?
4. How are the references to church important?
5. Why might Bob say that his son is “good as gold”?
6. How do the Cratchit family feel about their meal?
7. How does Scrooge react to watching this scene?
8. Why might Dickens include Bob toasting Scrooge as the “founder of the feast”?
9. Overall, what is the atmosphere in this scene?
Glossary:
L.O: To explore Little Fan, Fezzwig and Belle and their role in the novel.
10 minutes silent reading.
L.O: To explore Little Fan, Fezzwig and Belle and their role in the novel.