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This Theme Analysis in A Christmas Carol lesson plan also includes:
Why does Charles Dickens have Ebenezer go from scrooge to light-hearted and generous? From "Bah, humbug!" to "God Bless Us, Every One!" After rereading Dickens' preface to A Christmas Carol, learners analyze quotations from the tale that reveal what the author intended readers to understand about his "Idea" or theme.
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Instructional Ideas
- Use the worksheet with other stories to help readers identify the theme
- Conclude the unit by showing one of the many movie versions of the story
Classroom Considerations
- The final lesson in a series of three based on Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol
- Presumes participants have read the entire story
- Requires individual copies of the "Deducing Themes" worksheet
Pros
- Includes a completed teacher version of the worksheet
- Makes a clear distinction between theme and the topic or subject of a story
Cons
- None
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