Year 11

The Ghost of Christmas Present

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

Scrooge in the present

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

Family and friendship

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

Scrooge and The Children

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

The Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come

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

The vices of Victorian society

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

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

2. Meeting Scrooge

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

3. Scrooge, charity & poverty

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

4. Scrooge and London

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.

5. Marley's Ghost

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

6. The Ghost of Christmas Past

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

7. Scrooge in the past (Part 1)

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

8. Scrooge in the past (Part 2)

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.