Lesson Plan

Theme Analysis in A Christmas Carol

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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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CCSS: Designed
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