A Christmas Carol: Scheme of Work (Y10)

Lesson Number: Topic: Assessment Foci:

One An Introduction to Scrooge AO1; AO2; AO3
Learning Objective(s): National Curriculum:
1. Pupils will explore language and explain how Dickens Critical thinking (1.4); Author’s craft (2.2); Reading
creates Scrooge’s identity for meaning (2.2); Creativity (1.2)
2. Pupils will gain knowledge of the assessment criteria
and understand how to structure a written response
Learning Outcome(s): Equipment:
Annotated illustration SMART board; whiteboard; exercise books;
Table of impressions stationery; novellas; Scrooge illustration
PEE Chain worksheets; glue

Starter:
 Pupils to annotate the Scrooge illustration [Scrooge Illustration Worksheets]

Development:
 Class reading/annotation: pages 1-2 (to “and was brewing on a large scale.”) Audio Book: 00.00-6.17
 Use the PowerPoint for a class discussion about Scrooge’s identity – create a table of impressions
 Class discussion of exam technique: use model answer to inform pupils of PEE & historical context
 Pupils to think, pair, share about the two similes

Plenary:
 Pupils to write a PEE response that analyses the “solitary as an oyster” quotation, using the structure on the
PowerPoint

Homework:
 N/A

Lesson Number: Topic: Assessment Foci:

Two Bob & Fred AO1; AO2; AO3
Learning Objective(s): National Curriculum:
1. Pupils will explore language and explain how Dickens Critical thinking (1.4); Author’s craft (2.2); Reading
contrasts Scrooge with Fred/Bob for meaning (2.2); Creativity (1.2)
2. Pupils will gain some insight into Dickens’ background

Learning Outcome(s): Equipment:

Comparative table SMART board; whiteboard; exercise books;
Notes on Dickens’ background stationery; novellas

Starter:
 Pupils to explore the extract and feedback for class discussion

Development:
 Class reading/annotation: pages 2-4 (to “I’ll retire to Bedlam.”) Audio Book: 6.17-12.06
 Pupils to create a comparative table between Scrooge, Bob and Fred
 Pupils to watch Dickens video clip and make notes on his background – then relate the info to the novel

Plenary:
 Class discussion of the symbolic importance of fire (see PowerPoint for notes)

Homework:
 N/A
Lesson Number: Topic: Assessment Foci:
Three Historical Context AO1; AO2; AO3
Learning Objective(s): National Curriculum:
1. Pupils will explore Scrooge’s attitude to the poor Critical thinking (1.4); Author’s craft (2.2); Reading
2. Pupils will gain some insight into Victorian society for meaning (2.2); Creativity (1.2)
(historical context)
Learning Outcome(s): Equipment:
Scrooge’s attitude to the poor (PEE) SMART board; whiteboard; exercise books;
Annotated context question stationery; novellas; context question worksheets;
glue
Starter:
 Class discussion of pay day loans, the consequences for working-class people and the relationship to the
novella

Development:

 Class reading/annotation: pages 4-7 (to “sat down before the fire to take his gruel.”) Audio Book: 12.06-
25.28
 Teacher to explain the significance of the prisons, workhouses, treadmill and Poor Law (notes on
PowerPoint)
 Pupils to summarise Scrooge’s attitude to the poor in a PEE paragraph

Plenary:
 Pupils to highlight and annotate the atmosphere context question [Context Question Worksheets]

Homework:
 N/A

Lesson Number: Topic: Assessment Foci:

Four Marley’s Chains AO1; AO2
Learning Objective(s): National Curriculum:
1. Pupils will explore Marley’s arrival and purpose in the Critical thinking (1.4); Author’s craft (2.2); Reading
novella for meaning (2.2); Creativity (1.2)
2. Pupils will practise using PEE & analysing extracts
Learning Outcome(s): Equipment:
Peer assessment of atmosphere extract SMART board; whiteboard; exercise books;
Marley worksheet stationery; novellas; the spirits in a Christmas
Marley’s message (PEE) Carol worksheets

Starter:
 Pupils to peer assess their partner’s annotated atmosphere context question (notes on PowerPoint)

Development:

 Class reading/annotation: pages 7-10 (to “weary journeys lie before me.”) Audio Book: 25.28-36.19
 Pupils to complete the Marley worksheet [The Spirits in A Christmas Carol Worksheets]
 Pupils to use PEE to answer the following question: What does Marley attempt to teach Scrooge?

Plenary:
 Pupils to think, pair and share with regards to the following question: Why would Dickens foreshadow the
arrival of Marley by linking his face to a doorknocker?

Homework:
 N/A
Lesson Number: Topic: Assessment Foci:
Five Marley’s Warning AO1; AO2; AO3; AO4
Learning Objective(s): National Curriculum:
1. Pupils will understand Marley’s warning Critical thinking (1.4); Author’s craft (2.2); Reading
2. Pupils will consolidate their knowledge of Stave One for meaning (2.2); Creativity (1.2)

Learning Outcome(s): Equipment:

SPaG task SMART board; whiteboard; exercise books;
Stave One cloze summary stationery; novellas; stave cloze summary
worksheet; Disney DVD; glue

Starter:
 Pupils to complete SPaG worksheet related to their previous grammatical errors

Development:

 Class reading/annotation: pages 10-13 (Stave One complete) Audio Book: 36.19-44.18
 Class to watch Stave One of A Christmas Carol [Disney DVD]
 Pupils to complete the Stave One cloze Summary [Stave Cloze Summary Worksheet]

Plenary:
 Pupils to select quotations for their essay (between 3-4 pieces of evidence)

Homework:
 Pupils to complete mini-essay one (Scrooge’s characterisation)

Lesson Number: Topic: Assessment Foci:

Six The Ghost of Christmas Past AO1; AO2
Learning Objective(s): National Curriculum:
1. Pupils will understand the structure of the novella Critical thinking (1.4); Author’s craft (2.2); Reading
2. Pupils will empathise with Scrooge for meaning (2.2); Creativity (1.2)
Learning Outcome(s): Equipment:
SMART board; whiteboard; exercise books;
Ghost of Christmas Past worksheet stationery; novellas; the spirits in A Christmas
Sympathy graph Carol worksheets

Starter:
 Class discussion of the definitions of a stave and relate it to the structure/title of the novella

Development:

 Class reading/annotation: pages 14-18 (to “like to have given him something: that’s all.”) Audio Book: 0.00-
15.31
 Pupils to complete the Ghost of Christmas Past worksheet [The Spirits in A Christmas Carol Worksheets]
 Pupils to create a graph tracking sympathy for Scrooge across Stave Two

Plenary:
 Class discussion of key moments of sympathy

Homework:
 N/A
Lesson Number: Topic: Assessment Foci:
Seven Little Fan & Fezziwig AO1; AO2; AO3
Learning Objective(s): National Curriculum:
1. Pupils will empathise with Scrooge Critical thinking (1.4); Author’s craft (2.2); Reading
2. Pupils will understand the character and function of for meaning (2.2); Creativity (1.2)
Fezziwig

Learning Outcome(s): Equipment:

Sympathy graph SMART board; whiteboard; exercise books;
Fezziwig comprehension questions stationery; novellas

Starter:
 Pupils to create questions for young/old Scrooge and hot seat

Development:

 Class reading/annotation: pages 18-22 (to “observed the Spirit. ‘Quick!’”) Audio Book: 15.31-27.54
 Pupils to complete their graphs that track sympathy for Scrooge
 Pupil to answer the Fezziwig questions in their exercise books

Plenary:
 Pupils to peer assess their partner’s answers (notes on the PowerPoint)

Homework:
 N/A

Lesson Number: Topic: Assessment Foci:

Eight Belle & Sympathy for Scrooge AO1; AO2; AO3; AO4
Learning Objective(s): National Curriculum:
1. Pupils will be able to create a persuasive argument for Critical thinking (1.4); Author’s craft (2.2); Reading
a character for meaning (2.2); Creativity (1.2)
2. Pupils will consolidate their knowledge of Stave Two

Learning Outcome(s): Equipment:

SMART board; whiteboard; exercise books;
Annotated persuasive speech stationery; novellas; persuasive speech: Marley
Persuasive paragraph worksheets; Disney DVD

Starter:
 Pupils to read The Useful Haunting speech and highlight/annotate the persuasive devices [Persuasive
Speech: Marley Worksheets]

Development:

 Class reading/annotation: pages 22-25 (Stave Two complete) Audio Book: 27.54-38.09
 Watch Stave Two of A Christmas Carol [Disney DVD]
 Pupils to work in pairs to create a persuasive speech that determines who is the most influential minor
character in Stave Two

Plenary:
 Class debate about the most influential character: pupils to deliver their speeches and class vote

Homework:
 N/A
Lesson Number: Topic: Assessment Foci:
Nine Ghost of Christmas Present AO1; AO2; AO3
Learning Objective(s): National Curriculum:
1. Pupils will understand the importance of the Ghost of Critical thinking (1.4); Author’s craft (2.2); Reading
Christmas Present for meaning (2.2); Creativity (1.2)
2. Pupils will be able to relate the historical context (a
Victorian Christmas) to the novella
Learning Outcome(s): Equipment:
Stave Two cloze summary SMART board; whiteboard; exercise books;
Ghost of Christmas Present worksheet stationery; novellas; stave cloze summary
Victorian Christmas card sketch worksheet; The spirits in A Christmas Carol
worksheets; glue
Starter:
 Pupils to complete the Stave Two cloze Summary [Stave Cloze Summary Worksheet]

Development:

 Class reading/annotation: pages 26-29 (to “blessed his four-roomed house.”) Audio Book: 00.00-14.57
 Pupils to complete the Ghost of Christmas Present worksheet [The Spirits in A Christmas Carol Worksheets]
 Class discussion about Victorian Christmas (historical context)

Plenary:
 Pupils to complete a sketch of a Christmas card based on the idealised imagery from within the novella

Homework:
 N/A

Lesson Number: Topic: Assessment Foci:

Ten The Cratchit Family Christmas AO1; AO2; AO3
Learning Objective(s): National Curriculum:
1. Pupils will understand the importance of the Cratchit Critical thinking (1.4); Author’s craft (2.2); Reading
family for meaning (2.2); Creativity (1.2)
2. Pupils will engage with the theme of poverty
Learning Outcome(s): Equipment:
SMART board; whiteboard; exercise books;
Comprehension questions stationery; novellas

Starter:
 Pupils to explore the written responses and decide which is superior and why

Development:

 Class reading/annotation: pages 29-33 (to “especially on Tiny Tim, until the last.”) Audio Book: 14.57-28.21
 Pupils to answer comprehension questions about the Cratchit family

Plenary:
 Pupils to peer assess their partner’s work (notes on the PowerPoint)

Homework:
 N/A
Lesson Number: Topic: The Lighthouse & Fred’s Assessment Foci:
Eleven Christmas Party AO1; AO2
Learning Objective(s): National Curriculum:
1. Pupils to closely analyse language and explore the Critical thinking (1.4); Author’s craft (2.2); Reading
writer’s craft for meaning (2.2); Creativity (1.2)
2. Pupils to become better aware of the assessment
criteria
Learning Outcome(s): Equipment:
Context Question highlighted/annotated SMART board; whiteboard; exercise books;
Context Question response stationery; novellas; context question worksheets;
Context Question feedback sheet context question assessment worksheets; glue

Starter:
 Pupils to look back on their previous context question (from Stave One) and recall the correct method of
approaching the question and check previous feedback for improvement

Development:

 Class reading/annotation: pages 33-37 (to “blunt as he took it in his head to be.”) Audio Book: 28.21-42.28
 Pupils to complete a Context Question in timed conditions [Context Question Worksheets]

Plenary:
 Pupils to complete peer assessment using the assessment criteria [Context Question Assessment
Worksheets]

Homework:
 N/A

Lesson Number: Topic: Assessment Foci:

Twelve Ignorance & Want AO1; AO2; AO3; AO4
Learning Objective(s): National Curriculum:
1. Pupils will understand the significance of Ignorance & Critical thinking (1.4); Author’s craft (2.2); Reading
Want for meaning (2.2); Creativity (1.2)
2. Pupils will gain a deeper understand of Dickens’ moral
message
Learning Outcome(s): Equipment:
SMART board; whiteboard; exercise books;
Ignorance & Want questions stationery; novellas; Disney DVD; Ignorance &
Want worksheets

Starter:
 Pupils to explore the extract and feedback for class discussion

Development:

 Class reading/annotation: pages 37-39 (Stave Three complete) Audio Book: 42.28-49.42
 Class discussion of personification and the role of Ignorance & Want
 Pupils to answer questions about Ignorance & Want in their exercise books [Ignorance & Want Worksheet]
 Pupils to watch Stave Four of A Christmas Carol [Disney DVD]

Plenary:
 Pupils to select quotations for their essay (between 3-4 pieces of evidence)

Homework:
 Pupils to complete mini-essay two (the Christmas spirit)
Lesson Number: Topic: Assessment Foci:
Thirteen Ghost of Christmas Yet To Come AO1; AO2; AO3
Learning Objective(s): National Curriculum:
1. Pupils will consolidate their knowledge of Ignorance & Critical thinking (1.4); Author’s craft (2.2); Reading
Want for meaning (2.2); Creativity (1.2)
2. Pupils will explore the character of the Ghost of
Christmas Yet To Come
Learning Outcome(s): Equipment:
Stave Three Cloze SMART board; whiteboard; exercise books;
Spirit worksheet stationery; novellas; stave cloze summary
Context question annotated worksheets; context question worksheets; glue

Starter:
 Pupils to complete the Stave Three cloze Summary [Stave Cloze Summary Worksheets]

Development:

 Class reading/annotation: pages 40-42 (to “they all three burst into a laugh.”) Audio Book: 00.00-10.06
 Class discussion over the human embodiments of Ignorance & Want (notes on the PowerPoint)
 Pupils to complete the Ghost of Christmas Yet To Come worksheet [The Spirits in A Christmas Carol
Worksheets]

Plenary:
 Pupils to highlight and annotate the atmosphere context question [Context Question Worksheets]

Homework:
 N/A

Lesson Number: Topic: Assessment Foci:

Fourteen Scrooge’s Debtors AO1; AO2; AO3
Learning Objective(s): National Curriculum:
1. Pupils will deepen their knowledge of atmosphere Critical thinking (1.4); Author’s craft (2.2); Reading
context questions for meaning (2.2); Creativity (1.2)
2. Pupils will reflect on Scrooge’s transformation
Learning Outcome(s): Equipment:
SMART board; whiteboard; exercise books;
Scrooge’s transformation flowchart stationery; novellas; post-it notes

Starter:
 Pupils to peer assess their partner’s annotated atmosphere context question (notes on PowerPoint)

Development:

 Class reading/annotation: pages 43-46 (to “surely they were very quiet.”) Audio Book: 10.06-24.01
 Pupils to reflect on Scrooge’s transformation by creating a flowchart of quotations that demonstrate the
change in his character (chronologically from the start to this point in the novella)

Plenary:
 Pupils to choose a key quotation, write in on a post-it and stick it on the whiteboard. They must explain their
choice if chosen.

Homework:
 N/A
Lesson Number: Topic: Assessment Foci:
Fifteen Death & Consequences AO1; AO2; AO3; AO4
Learning Objective(s): National Curriculum:
1. Pupils to consolidate their knowledge of Stave Four Critical thinking (1.4); Author’s craft (2.2); Reading
2. Pupils to explore the Christmas Ghosts for meaning (2.2); Creativity (1.2)

Learning Outcome(s): Equipment:

SMART board; whiteboard; exercise books;
Ghost persuasive speech stationery; novellas; Disney DVD

Starter:
 Pupils to think, pair and share about which ghost has the biggest influence on Scrooge and why

Development:

 Class reading/annotation: pages 47-50 (Stave Four complete) Audio Book: 24.01-34.34
 Watch Stave Four of A Christmas Carol [Disney DVD]
 Pupils to work in pairs to create a persuasive speech that determines who is the most influential ghost in A
Christmas Carol (pupils should refer back to the Marley persuasive speech)

Plenary:
 Class debate about the most influential ghost: pupils to deliver their speeches and class vote

Homework:
 N/A

Lesson Number: Topic: Assessment Foci:

Sixteen Scrooge’s Redemption AO1; AO2
Learning Objective(s): National Curriculum:
1. Pupils will begin to consider the transformation of Critical thinking (1.4); Author’s craft (2.2); Reading
Scrooge for meaning (2.2); Creativity (1.2)
2. Pupils will evaluate the structure of the novella
Learning Outcome(s): Equipment:
SMART board; whiteboard; exercise books;
Stave four cloze summary stationery; novellas; top ten quotations
Scrooge’s transformation notes worksheets; glue
Plot structure flowchart
Starter:
 Pupils to complete the Stave Four Summary [Stave Cloze Summary Worksheets]

Development:

 Class reading/annotation: pages 51-53 (to “towards his nephew’s house.”) Audio Book: 00.00-9.10
 Class discussion over the similes and their differences [Top Ten Quotations Worksheets]
 Pupils to track the plot structure and link it to Stave One using a flowchart (notes on the PowerPoint)

Plenary:
 Pupils to choose an essay question and plan a response in the back of their exercise books

Homework:
 N/A
Lesson Number: Topic: Assessment Foci:
Seventeen The End AO1; AO2; AO3; AO4
Learning Objective(s): National Curriculum:
1. Pupils will consolidate their knowledge of Stave Five Critical thinking (1.4); Author’s craft (2.2); Reading
2. Pupils will explore Scrooge’s transformation for meaning (2.2); Creativity (1.2)

Learning Outcome(s): Equipment:

SMART board; whiteboard; exercise books;
Top ten quotation worksheet stationery; novellas; stave cloze summary
Stave five cloze summary worksheets; Disney DVD; glue
Starter:
 Pupils to complete the top ten theme quotations [Top Ten Quotations Worksheets]

Development:

 Class reading/annotation: pages 54-55 (Stave Five complete) Audio Book: 9.10-14.37
 Pupils to complete the Stave Five cloze Summary [Stave Cloze Summary Worksheets]
 Watch Stave Five of A Christmas Carol [Disney DVD]

Plenary:
 Pupils to select quotations for their essay (between 3-4 pieces of evidence)

Homework:
 Pupils to complete mini-essay three (Scrooge’s redemption)

Lesson Number: Topic: Assessment Foci:

Eighteen Wealth & Poverty AO1; AO2; AO3; AO4
Learning Objective(s): National Curriculum:
1. Pupils will be able to evaluate an essay and understand Critical thinking (1.4); Author’s craft (2.2); Reading
the marking criteria for meaning (2.2); Creativity (1.2)
2. Pupils will understand the theme of wealth and poverty
Learning Outcome(s): Equipment:
SMART board; whiteboard; exercise books;
Annotated Scrooge’s transformation essay stationery; novellas; Scrooge’s transformation
Wealth and Poverty: essay plan essays; A Christmas Carol essay plan worksheets;
revision tasks worksheets
Starter:
 Pupils to explore the model Scrooge essay and discuss its positive qualities [Scrooge’s Transformation
Essays]

Development:

 Pupils to think, pair, share about key moments in the novel that feature wealth and poverty
 Class discussion of the historical context that is relevant to the essay question
 Pupils to complete the essay planning sheet focusing on wealth and poverty [A Christmas Carol Essay Plan
Worksheets]

Plenary:
 Teacher to explore the revision tasks that need to be completed to prepare for the exam [Revision Tasks
Worksheets]

Homework:
 N/A