A Christmas Carol - Ghost of Christmas Present Part Three - teaching resource

A Christmas Carol – Ghost of Christmas Present (Part Three)

(22-slide PowerPoint lesson with 4 worksheets)

This engaging GCSE English Literature lesson is the third in a trilogy exploring Dickens’ presentation of the Ghost of Christmas Present in A Christmas Carol. The resource includes a 22-slide fully editable PowerPoint and four accompanying worksheets, helping learners develop close reading, analytical, and evaluative skills.

The lesson focuses on the passage from “Come in!” exclaimed the Ghost… down to “A tremendous family to provide for,” replied Scrooge.

Resource highlights:

• A differentiated Do Now starter activity introducing Dickens’ inspiration for the Ghost of Christmas Present

• A short recap task consolidating understanding of the key events in the passage

• Detailed analysis of Dickens’ presentation of the Ghost using a structured worksheet and guided questions

• Suggested answers included within the PowerPoint to support teacher-led feedback and independent learning

• A concise learning review plenary to reflect on key ideas and reinforce understanding

Perfect for classroom teaching, exam preparation, intervention sessions, or revision lessons, this resource deepens students’ understanding of Dickens’ characterisation and themes, supporting success in the GCSE English Literature exam.

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