A Teacher S Guide To A Christmas Carol

A study guide to accompany reading of A Christmas carol in the classroom featuring suggested discussion questions and further readings.

Includes sample lesson plans, pre- and post-reading activities, a biographical sketch of the author, book summary, vocabulary list and suggested vocabulary activities, book report ideas, research ideas, a culminating activity, options for unit tests, bibliography, and answer key.

Dickens's holiday classic has captivated readers since its first publication in 1843. This teaching guide uses the novel as a springboard for learning. The book is divided into such categories as Charles Dickens: His Place in English, Understanding the Novel, Character, Language, and Creative Writing. Students get to design their own Christmas card, write a modern version of the story, write a book review, color pages, solve anagrams, and more while they learn.

Suggests activities to be used in the classroom to accompany the reading of A Christmas carol by Charles Dickens.

Suitable for teaching ages 10-17, this title includes classroom activities and lesson plans for teaching Dickens' A Christmas Carol. It also features a CD-ROM.

A graphic novel that features Scrooge who gets a rude awakening to how his life is, and how it should be.

A Teacher's Guide to Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry is a complete novel study for Mildred D. Taylor's award winning novel Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry. Students will be able to explore the rich themes woven throughout this novel through challenging and comprehensive activities that go far beyond a cursory survey. With this guide, students will gain a deeper understanding of the struggle many Americans faced due to the colour of their skin. This guide includes: - Chapter by chapter questions - Full and in depth answer keys - Writing activities - Discussion questions and prompts - Before and after reading ideas - Research ideas - Vocabulary building exercises This guide is intended for middle to upper elementary. This guide is also ideal for a home school setting.

‘It’s a tough gig to write a book that is both academic and accessible. And yet Stuart and Amy have pulled this off. It is a brilliant boon to the English teaching community.’ - Mary Myatt Ready to Teach: A Christmas Carol brings together the deep subject knowledge, resources and classroom strategies needed to teach Dickens’s most famous Christmas story, as well as the pedagogical theory behind why these ideas work, helping teachers to deliver a knowledge-rich curriculum with impact. With fresh approaches building on the success of Ready to Teach: Macbeth, each chapter contains lesson-by-lesson essays and commentaries that enhance subject knowledge on key areas of the text alongside fully resourced lessons reflecting current and dynamic best practice. The book also offers an introduction to the key pedagogical concepts which underpin the lessons and why they are proven to help students develop powerful knowledge and key skills. Whether you are new to teaching or looking for different ways into the text, Ready to Teach: A Christmas Carol is the ideal companion to the study of this 19th century classic. With a foreword by Mary Myatt.