1. All: Read Staves I-III 
2. All: Write a very brief summary of each Stave I-III
3. Answer questions for Staves I-III
4. Johnny: Present your Staves I-III summaries to the class
5. Judah: Lead the class in answering Question 1. Prepare to lead the class through a 15-minute discussion of these questions.
6. Kiara: Lead the class in answering Question 2. Prepare to lead the class through a 15-minute discussion of these questions.
7. Shane: Lead the class in answering Question 3. Prepare to lead the class through a 15-minute discussion of these questions.
8. Heidi: Lead the class in answering Question 4. Prepare to lead the class through a 15-minute discussion of these questions.

A Christmas Carol Questions

1. What is your opinion of Scrooge? Would you expect Scrooge to do philanthropy? Why or why not? Consider: how Scrooge chooses to live his life; how he treats others (such as Bob Cratchit); his response to the Gentleman Visitor’s request; and, the author’s description of Scrooge.
2. What do you think Marley’s chain represents? Why does he wear it? Why does Marley appear to Scrooge?
3. Compare Scrooge with his late partner, Jacob Marley. How are they alike? Now contrast Scrooge with his old master, Fezziwig. How are they different? According to Scrooge, why was Fezziwig a good master?
4. Why are Ignorance and Want tied to the Ghost of Christmas Present?