CC Act I Scene III

Act 1 Scene III

Open Ended

Using textual evidence, describe how Scrooge spent his Christmas Eve.

Open Ended

The narrator is adamant about telling us that Marley is indeed dead.  Using textual evidence, explain how this is FORESHADOWING what’s to come.

Draw

Sketch Marley’s face based on the description given by the narrator.

Word Cloud

What did Scrooge see that startled him?

Open Ended

“Darkness is cheap, and Scrooge liked it.”  What does this say about Scrooge’s character?  Provide text evidence to support your claim. 

Turn and Talk

Explain the events that took place at Scrooge’s home on Christmas Eve.

Describe with textual evidence.

Turn and Talk

Describe Scrooge’s home based on the narrator’s description.

Open Ended

What was hanging from Marley’s ghost?  Why do you think the narrator goes into such detail about them?

Open Ended

Why does Marley’s ghost visit Scrooge?

Open Ended

Describe Scrooge’s thoughts and actions after Marley’s Ghost disappeared. 

Turn and Talk

Based on the events from this stave, what do you think will happen in Stave II?