A Christmas Carol Final

A Christmas Carol
by Charles Dickens

Homework Check

For your class presentations, you have several options. Choose one and make a strong presentation. They are all rather different assignments focusing on different strengths, so read closely. 

OPTION 1, Creative Writing: Write a sequel to the story, describing how Scrooge lives out his everyday life and how he celebrates Christmas ten years after his experiences with the spirits. (This could be written as a skit.)

OPTION 2, Drawing and Connection to Self: Imagine that the three spirits of Christmas paid you a visit. Describe and/or draw what each spirit would show you (characters, places and events). Sum up your experiences by writing about how this visit might help you be more philanthropic.  

OPTION 3, Community Organizations: Scrooge buys a huge turkey for the Cratchits’ Christmas dinner. Explain what organizations in your community do to help bring cheer to others over the holidays. Research at least three community organizations to find out what they do. Make a presentation that includes their names and an explanation of the opportunities for service. Don’t forget to notice what your school and community are doing. Your final project should include a poster with research from three organizations. You must also write one paragraph for each organization (3) on why it is important for these organizations to serve their communities. 

OPTION 4, Drawing and Descriptions: Carefully review Dickens’ descriptions of Marley and the three ghosts. Sketch colorful portraits of each on an 8 1/2" x 11" sheet of paper. Label your sketches and write a paragraph explaining the purpose of each ghost and how it affected Scrooge. Indicate which spirit seemed to affect Scrooge the most and why. *If you draw by hand and not in a graphic design program, you need to take a picture of your pictures and add them to your presentation. If you choose this option, be thoughtful when drawing. Do not draw in pencil and leave out colors or not create a complete picture. 
OPTION 5, Journalism: Pretend you are a reporter from a London newspaper and interview Scrooge. In your news article answer the following questions. Make your presentation like a newspaper and answer these questions in your newspaper article: 

Multiple Choice

What are we told has to be directly understood before this story could have any value?

• A. Scrooge is a lonely, old man.

• B. Scrooge never painted over old Marley’s name.

• C. Marley is dead.

• D. Scrooge is an excellent man of business.

Multiple Choice

2. Jacob Marley’s chains symbolize the fact that

• A. he lied and cheated.

• B. he dealt in the slave trade.

• C. he made the concerns of his business more important than the needs of people.

• D. Both B and C.

Multiple Choice

When does Jacob Marley die?

• The day before this story begins.

• At the end of this story.

• Seven years earlier.

• None of the above.

What is the metaphor in this text?

Oh! But he was a tight-fisted hand at the grindstone, Scrooge! a squeezing, wrenching, grasping, scraping, clutching, covetous old sinner! Hard and sharp as flint, from which no steel had ever struck out generous fire; secret, and self-contained, and solitary as an oyster. The cold within him froze his old features, nipped his pointed nose, hriveled his cheek, stiffened his gait; made his eyes red, his thin lips blue; and spoke out shrewdly in his grating voice. A frosty rime was on his head, and on his eyebrows, and his wiry chin. He carried his own low emperature always about him; he iced his office in the dogdays; and didn’t thaw it one egree at Christmas.

Multiple Choice

Where does Scrooge first see Marley’s face?

• A. Going up the staircase.

• B. In the upper window of his house.

• C. In the light of his candle.

• D. In the door-knocker.

Irony

What are the three types of irony?

situational- the fire station burning down
dramatic- when the reader knows something the characters don't
verbal- saying the opposite of what you mean (ex-sarcasm)

Multiple Choice

Irony usually involves something that is 

• false
• silly
• unexpected
• unimportant

Multiple Choice

What is verbal irony?

• When what happens is the opposite of what is expected

• When what is said is different than what is meant

• When the audience knows something a character doesn't know.

Multiple Choice

What is situational irony?

• When what is said is the opposite of what is meant

• When what happens is the opposite of what is expected

• When the audience knows something the character doesn't

Multiple Choice

What is dramatic irony?

• When the audience knows something the character doesn't

• When what is said is different than what is meant

• When what happens is the opposite of what is expected

How is this quote ironic?

“‘Merry Christmas! What right have you to be merry? What reason have you to be merry? You’re poor enough.’

‘Come, then,’ returned the nephew gaily. ‘What right have you to be dismal? What reason have you to be morose? You’re rich enough.’”

(Chapter 1, Page 3)

How is this quote ironic?

“‘Merry Christmas! What right have you to be merry? What reason have you to be merry? You’re poor enough.’

‘Come, then,’ returned the nephew gaily. ‘What right have you to be dismal? What reason have you to be morose? You’re rich enough.’”

(Chapter 1, Page 3)

This exchange is ironic in that Scrooge implies that wealth is the source of happiness despite his own obvious misery. Scrooge himself never pursued money as a means to happiness— only security. The later depiction of Fred with his wife and friends at their party shows that Fred is by no means poor, but Scrooge’s idea of poverty reflects his own bottomless hunger for money, power, and control. This is why Scrooge, despite his wealth, lives as if he were a pauper himself.

Multiple Choice

When Scrooge sees the dead man lying there without any friends or relatives nearby he says, “The case of this unhappy man might be my own.”

Why is this an example of dramatic irony?

• A. The reader knows something the character does not.

• B. A comparison is made between two things.

• C. It is told in the first person.

• D. Its purpose is to evoke tender feelings.

Multiple Choice

7. Marley’s Ghost says he suffers most at this time of year because

• A. he really misses Christmas.

• B. he has done so little to help people in need.

• C. he enjoys spending Christmas with Scrooge.

• D. None of the above.

Multiple Choice

8. The Ghost of Christmas Past says that his job is to

• A. reclaim Scrooge’s soul.

• B. punish Scrooge.

• C. set a good example for Scrooge.

• D. save the life of Tiny Tim.

Multiple Choice

9. In Stave Two when the clock strikes twelve, Scrooge reasons that

• A. the clock is wrong.

• B. he has slept for almost twenty-four hours.

• C. he is still dreaming.

• D. All of the above.

Multiple Choice

10. As a child, Scrooge is quite

• A. Happy

• B. Lonely

• C. neglected.

• D. Both B and C.

Multiple Choice

Scrooge’s fiancée ends their engagement because Scrooge

• A. has become a cheapskate.

• B. has broken his promise to her.

• C. has lied to her.

• D. has become an entirely different person.

Multiple Choice

13. What character in the story expresses Dickens’ view of what “keeping Christmas well” means.

• Marley

• Scrooge's nephew

• Mr. Fezziwig

• The Ghost of Christmas Past

Multiple Choice

14. Tiny Tim hopes that when people see him in church and note that he is a cripple, they will

• A. all pray for him.

• feel sorry for him and give him gifts.

• see how brave he is.

• D. recall who made the blind see and the crippled walk.

Multiple Choice

15. When Bob Cratchit toasts Mr. Scrooge as the founder of the feast, the mention of his name

• A. brings happiness to all and they wish him good health.

• B. causes them all to rejoice and dance.

• C. casts a dark shadow on the party.

• D. Both A and B.

Multiple Choice

In Stave Four, Scrooge wants to discover

• A. who the Ghost of Christmas Yet To Come really is.

• B. his future self.

• C. what happens to Marley’s ghost.

• None of the above.

Multiple Choice

17. In the scene that shows Tiny Tim has died, Bob Cratchit says when they remember how patient and mild he was, they will not

• A. quarrel easily among themselves.

• B. ever be able to get over the loss.

• C. be able to enjoy another Christmas.

• D. Both B and C.

Multiple Choice

18. Scrooge promises the spirit that if his name can be removed from the headstone that he will

• honor Christmas in his heart and try to keep it all year long.

• B. live in the past, present, and future.

• C. not forget the lessons the three spirits have taught him.

• D. All of the above.

Multiple Choice

Scrooge has changed from a man that many dislike to

• a good friend

• a good employer

• a good man

• all of the above

Open Ended

Evaluate Dickens’s portrayal of true generosity. What prevailing message about generosity is intended for the reader?

Open Ended

Which character best represents generosity?

Multiple Choice

Who is Bob Crachit?

• Scrooge's nephew

• Scrooge's boss

• Scrooge's employee

• Scrooge's younger brother

Multiple Choice

How did Marley receive his chains?

• The ghost of Christmas Past gave it to him

• He built it during his life each time he was greedy or rude to others

• He made it link by link each time he screamed

• Scrooge gave them to him

Multiple Select

Which of the following describe the Ghost of Past's appearance?

• muscular arms

• holding holly

• black robe

• chains

• shiny belt

Multiple Choice

Fezziwig was...

• a good boss

• an old friend

• a beggar on the street

• a caroler boy

Multiple Choice

What does Fan, Scrooge's sister, reveal to the reader about Scrooge's home life?

• Scrooge's mother passed away when he was young.

• Their father was not a nice man.

• Scrooge and Fan were raised by their grandparents.

• They had lots of children in their family.

Multiple Choice

Why did Scrooge appreciate Fezziwig so much?

• He paid his employees a lot of money.

• He gave them long lunch breaks.

• He threw Scrooge a birthday party.

• He showed his employees respect and was kind.

Multiple Choice

Who was Jacob Marley to Scrooge?

• His close friend

• His business partner

• His neighbor

• His brother

Explanation Slide...

1st: The Ghost of Christmas past2nd: The Ghost of Christmas present3rd: The Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come

Multiple Choice

Why did Charles Dickens write A Christmas Carol?

• To entertain

• To explain

• To persuade

• To describe

Multiple Choice

"Bah, humbug!"
Who said this?

• Tiny Tim
• Scrooge
• Fred
• Christmas Present

Multiple Choice

A possible theme for A Christmas Carol would be...

• Might makes right

• Money can't buy happiness

• Kindness always wins

• It is better to give than to receive

Multiple Choice

To whom does Scrooge send the Christmas turkey?

• Fred
• The Cratchits
• Belle
• Jacob Marley

Next Class: Discussion

Acting as a character, you will

debate: Should people in power (laws, gov’t organizations, etc) distinguish who is deserving and undeserving of services and assistance for people who are poor or struggling? (In other words, who decides who gets what help?) The debate will occur as though we are living in Victorian England and are these characters.

Ghost of Christmas Past

Ghost of Christmas Present

Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come

Fred

Belle

Little Fan

Ebenezer Scrooge

Bob Cratchit

Tiny Tim
Jacob Marley

Fezziwig

Roles

​Roles will be chosen based on your Quizizz score- the highest scorer chooses first.

Draw

Draw your best snowman.