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A Christmas Carol – Scrooge is Redeemed

(12-slide editable PowerPoint with 3 worksheets)

This GCSE English Literature lesson explores Dickens’ presentation of Scrooge’s redemption in Stave Five of A Christmas Carol. Designed for KS4 learners, the 12-slide fully editable PowerPoint and three accompanying worksheets guide students through close reading, analysis, and thematic exploration to deepen understanding of Scrooge’s transformation.

The lesson begins with a differentiated Quick Fire Quiz, where learners recall key details from Stave One by answering as many questions as possible in five minutes. This retrieval activity strengthens contextual understanding and revisits Scrooge’s character at the start of the novella.

Learners then read from the beginning of Stave Five down to “Heavenly sky; sweet fresh air; merry bells. Oh, glorious. Glorious!”, focusing on:

• How Dickens presents Scrooge’s change in tone, outlook, and attitude

• The language and imagery Dickens uses to symbolise redemption

• How this passage contrasts with Scrooge’s earlier behaviour and beliefs

Following the reading, learners complete a passage-based analysis worksheet to explore Dickens’ presentation of Scrooge in detail, using targeted questions to build critical and evaluative skills.

The lesson concludes with a visual plenary, where learners consider the significance of four images linked to Scrooge’s redemption, reinforcing key ideas and themes.

Suggested answers are included for all activities, making this resource ideal for classroom teaching, revision, intervention, or exam preparation.

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