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A Christmas Carol – The Cratchits Part 2

(19-slide editable PowerPoint with 5 worksheets)

This GCSE English Literature lesson continues the exploration of Dickens’ presentation of the Cratchit family in Stave Three of A Christmas Carol. Designed for KS4 learners, the 19-slide fully editable PowerPoint and five accompanying worksheets guide students through close reading, thematic analysis, and character study, deepening understanding of Dickens’ social and moral messages.

The lesson focuses on the passage from “‘Whatever has got your precious father, then?’” down to “…they soon returned in high procession”, highlighting Dickens’ depiction of the Cratchits’ family values, unity, and warmth despite living in poverty.

The lesson begins with a ‘Do Now’ starter activity, where learners examine three images representing possible reasons Dickens chose the surname Cratchit for Scrooge’s clerk and his family. Learners interpret each image and link it to Dickens’ intentions, with suggested answers provided.

Next, learners complete a revision mind map task to summarise what they already know about the Cratchits from earlier lessons, reinforcing prior learning.

Learners then read the passage and complete a crossword activity to test comprehension, followed by a passage-based worksheet analysing Dickens’ presentation of the Cratchit family through a series of differentiated questions. Suggested answers are included on the PowerPoint to support teaching and independent study.

The lesson concludes with a visual plenary, where learners study an image of Bob Cratchit and Tiny Tim returning home and relate it to key ideas explored during the lesson.

Perfect for classroom teaching, revision, intervention, or exam preparation, this resource supports the development of close-reading, analytical, and evaluative skills required for the GCSE English Literature exam.

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