A Christmas Carol

1. Read Staves 4-end
2. All: Write a very brief summary of each Stave I-III
3. Consider the three spirits. What is significant about each ghost and the memories they share with Scrooge? Why were all three necessary for Scrooge’s transformation?
4. Ernie: Present your Staves V-end summaries to the class
5. Antonio: Lead the class in answering Question a. Prepare to lead the class through a 15-minute discussion of these questions.
6. Johnny: Lead the class in answering Question b. Prepare to lead the class through a 15-minute discussion of these questions.
7. Kiara: Lead the class in answering Question c. Prepare to lead the class through a 15-minute discussion of these questions.
8. Shane: Lead the class in answering Question d. Prepare to lead the class through a 15-minute discussion of these questions.
9. All: Prepare to engage in a discussion of question e.
   
   a. Consider the role of Tiny Tim in this story. Why is he a pivotal character? Discuss how Dickens portrays a child with a disability.
   b. What led Scrooge to change from the beginning of the book to the end?
   c. If Dickens were to write this story today, in what ways might the story be different?
   d. Consider the three spirits. What is significant about each ghost and the memories they share with Scrooge? Why were all three necessary for Scrooge’s transformation?
   e. This classic story has remained popular through the years. Do you feel it is still relevant in today’s society? Why or why not?