English

Y11 English

Key Stage 4

Year 11

A Christmas Carol 

First Teaching

THEME

Jekyll and Hyde 

Macbeth 

Blood Brothers 

An Inspector Calls 

Romeo and Juliet 

UNIT

In this lesson, we will begin to explore what life was like living in Victorian London and how this influenced Dickens in writing 'A Christmas Carol'.

Inside Victorian London

In this lesson, we will begin to explore how Dickens' personal life and experiences influenced his writing of 'A Christmas Carol'.

Insight into Dickens' life

In this lesson, we are introduced to the central character of 'A Christmas Carol', Mr Ebenezer Scrooge.

Meeting Scrooge

In this lesson, we will explore how Scrooge interacts with other characters and his attitudes towards charity and poverty.

Scrooge, charity & poverty

In this lesson, we will explore the presentation of London and Scrooge's rooms and how they are used to further develop our understanding of the character of Scrooge.

Scrooge and London

In this lesson, we will examine the role Marley's ghost plays in the novella.

Marley's Ghost

In this lesson, we will examine the messages conveyed through the Ghost of Christmas Past.

The Ghost of Christmas Past

In this lesson, we will explore how Dickens presents Scrooge as a younger man.

Scrooge in the past (Part 1)

In this lesson, we will examine some key moments in the life of Scrooge and how these moments help to shape him in the future.

Scrooge in the past (Part 2)

In this lesson, we examine the messages conveyed through the Ghost of Christmas Present.

The Ghost of Christmas Present

In this lesson, we examine the  messages Dickens conveys through the Cratchit family.

Scrooge in the present

In this lesson, we will examine some of the ways that Dickens presents the virtues of friendship and family.

Family and friendship

In this lesson, we will examine how Dickens uses the symbolic children of Ignorance and Want.

Scrooge and The Children

In this lesson, we will examine the messages conveyed through the Ghost of Christmas Yet To Come.

The Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come

In this lesson, we will examine how Dickens highlights some of the darker aspects of Victorian society.

The vices of Victorian society

In this lesson, we will examine how the events of the future move Scrooge closer to redemption.

The redemption of Scrooge

In this lesson, we will examine at how Scrooge has changed and the role the Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come has in bringing this change about.

Scrooge: A changed man

In this lesson, we will explore how Dickens shows the benefits of Scrooge's redemption in the final chapter of the novella.

Scrooge: A new life

In this lesson, we will consider the ending of the novella and Dickens' messages about an individual's role in society.

Scrooge and You

In this lesson, we will consider how Dickens uses the structure of the novella to highlight Scrooge's redemption.

Key Stage 4, English
A Christmas Carol

Lessons in this unit

Inside Victorian London

Insight into Dickens' life

Meeting Scrooge

Scrooge, charity & poverty

Scrooge and London

Marley's Ghost

The Ghost of Christmas Past

Scrooge in the past (Part 1)

Scrooge in the past (Part 2)

The Ghost of Christmas Present

Scrooge in the present

Family and friendship

Scrooge and The Children

The Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come

The vices of Victorian society

The redemption of Scrooge

Scrooge: A changed man

Scrooge: A new life

Scrooge and You

Scrooge: The messenger of Dickens

Key Stage 4, English A Christmas Carol

Lessons in this unit

Inside Victorian London

Insight into Dickens' life

Meeting Scrooge

Scrooge, charity & poverty

Scrooge and London

Marley's Ghost

The Ghost of Christmas Past

Scrooge in the past (Part 1)

Scrooge in the past (Part 2)

The Ghost of Christmas Present

Scrooge in the present

Family and friendship

Scrooge and The Children

The Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come

The vices of Victorian society

The redemption of Scrooge

Scrooge: A changed man

Scrooge: A new life

Scrooge and You

Scrooge: The messenger of Dickens

Key Stage 4, English
A Christmas Carol