Introduce your classes to A Christmas Carol with this (abridged) version of the opening (CEfr Language Level: C1). Try the Google Slides presentation Meet Mr Scrooge from the ESOL Extras Christmas Carol Teaching (see below. Ideal for English language learners, reluctant readers or those new to the text. CEfr Language Level: C1
It's Christmas present. The Spirit shows Scrooge the Cratchit family Christmas dinner. He learns that Tiny Tim will die if the future remains unchanged. Retelling of Dickens' classic ghost story for English language learners, reluctant readers or those new to the text. Taken from the ESOL Extras A Christmas Carol Teaching Pack: .
A Christmas Carol is a great story but a challenging text. These materials can help you introduce this Dickens' classic to your classroom.
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Contents include
Elementary & intermediate versions of the story
Character notes
Selection of useful quotations
Short audio readings of key passages
Reading, writing & listening worksheets
Background contextual materials
Teaching notes & links to video & other useful resources
Free updates of materials
Try this sample presentation: Meet Scrooge
Key features of retold versions
Text condensed to core story
Elementary & Intermediate versions (CEFR B1 & B2)
Increased use of line space, paragraph breaks etc.
Minor simplification of grammar & syntax
Vocabulary streamlined
Shortened sentences & paragraphs
Focus on the narrative
Extensive learning materials: worksheets, teaching notes etc.