Exploring A Christmas Carol: Chapters 1-3

Summarize the main idea of Chapter 1 in "A Christmas Carol."

• Scrooge is a kind and generous man who loves Christmas.

• Scrooge is a miserly and cold-hearted man who despises Christmas.

• Scrooge is a wealthy man who throws a big Christmas party.

• Scrooge is a poor man struggling to make ends meet.

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CCSS.RI.4.9

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

Identify a character trait of Ebenezer Scrooge as depicted in Chapter 1.

• Generous

• Cheerful

• Greedy

• Optimistic

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Explain the setting of Chapter 1 in "A Christmas Carol."

• A warm and cozy cottage in the countryside.

• A bustling city during a summer festival.

• A cold and foggy London street on Christmas Eve.

• A sunny beach with people celebrating.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

Analyze the plot development in Chapter 2. What significant event occurs?

• Scrooge receives a visit from the Ghost of Christmas Past.

• Scrooge throws a Christmas party for his employees.

• Scrooge donates money to charity.

• Scrooge goes on a vacation.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

Make an inference about Scrooge's feelings towards his past based on Chapter 2.

• He is proud of his past achievements.

• He is indifferent to his past.

• He is regretful and saddened by his past.

• He is excited to relive his past.

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CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

Compare and contrast Scrooge and his nephew Fred as introduced in Chapter 1.

• Both are wealthy and love Christmas.

• Scrooge is miserly, while Fred is cheerful and loves Christmas.

• Both dislike Christmas and avoid celebrations.

• Scrooge is generous, while Fred is greedy.

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CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

Summarize the main idea of Chapter 2 in "A Christmas Carol."

• Scrooge is visited by the Ghost of Christmas Present.

• Scrooge reflects on his past with the Ghost of Christmas Past.

• Scrooge celebrates Christmas with his family.

• Scrooge ignores the ghosts and continues his life as usual.

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CCSS.RI.4.9

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

Identify a character trait of the Ghost of Christmas Past.

• Frightening

• Gentle

• Angry

• Mysterious

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

Explain the setting of Chapter 2 in "A Christmas Carol."

• A futuristic city with advanced technology.

• Various scenes from Scrooge's past, including his childhood school and a Christmas party.

• A deserted island with no people.

• A busy marketplace during a summer festival.

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CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

Analyze the plot development in Chapter 3. What significant event occurs?

• Scrooge is visited by the Ghost of Christmas Present.

• Scrooge decides to move to a new city.

• Scrooge receives a promotion at work.

• Scrooge buys a new house.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3