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A Christmas Carol – The Royal Exchange

(17-slide editable PowerPoint with 7 worksheets)

This GCSE English Literature lesson explores Dickens’ presentation of the businessmen discussing Scrooge’s death in Stave Four of A Christmas Carol. Designed for KS4 learners, the 17-slide fully editable PowerPoint and seven accompanying worksheets guide students through close reading, language analysis, and thematic exploration, deepening their understanding of Dickens’ social critique and characterisation.

The lesson begins with a differentiated Do Now retrieval task, encouraging learners to consolidate knowledge and prepare for a focused study of the passage.

Learners then read from “They scarcely seemed to enter the city” down to “It made him shudder, and feel very cold”, considering:

• What we learn about Scrooge’s death

• How the businessmen react to his passing

• What their dialogue reveals about Scrooge’s life, reputation, and relationships

Following the reading, learners complete a passage-based worksheet designed to encourage deeper analysis of Dickens’ presentation of Scrooge, the businessmen, and the societal attitudes reflected in their conversation.

The lesson concludes with a short learning review, where learners answer five retrieval questions to consolidate understanding and reflect on how this scene contributes to Scrooge’s journey of self-realisation.

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

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