GRADE 7 TERM 2 Scan to get to our blog NAME: CLASS: 071-eng-wb-t2- (A Christmas Carol)
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In this booklet, we will learn and practise; vocabulary related to our class reader. to analyse, compare and contrast characters to find different ideas, viewpoints and themes through a text. to summarize ideas from different parts of the text. to recognize implied meaning e.g. expression of opinion, inference of a character, irony. CONTENTS Calendar 2 Note-taking during a research 4 Getting to know the Author 5 Idioms 6 Research Time 7 Scene 1: Scrooge s Counting House 9 Scene 2: The Ghost of Jacob Marley 12 Scene 3: The Ghost of Christmas Past 17 Scene 4: The Ghost of Christmas Present 21 Scene 5: The Ghost of Christmas yet to Come 26 Scene 6: The End of It 29 More Extension Activities 32 Booklet Evaluation 38 Notes 39 3 071-eng-wb-t2-(AChristmasCarol)
Note taking is an important skill that you will be using a lot especially if you are asked to research on a topic. Below are some very important points about correct note-taking but important words have been taken out. Fill in the blanks with the words/ phrases from the green box. clear and efficient notes plagiarism not copy and paste putting information into your own words is illegal main points copy down important ideas back them up zero Taking is very important when conducting research. First, you need to know what your are, and then you must with details. One thing to remember while taking notes is that you can, but you should the text directly. You must get into the habit of. This is also called paraphrasing. Copying and pasting is called, and it. It can result in you getting a, and could get you into a lot of trouble. 4 071-eng-wb-t2-(AChristmasCarol)
GETTING TO KNOW THE AUTHOR What do you know about Charles Dickens? Watch the cartoon and jot down some ideas about his life according to the topics below. (QR code above) http://www.bbc.co.uk/drama/bleakhouse/animation.shtml date of birth? 1865? 12 years old? Pet? 1835? his father Inspiration in the USA? 5 071-eng-wb-t2-(AChristmasCarol)
An idiom is a figurative expression, word, or phrase that is common enough or used often enough in a language that the literal (real) meaning is no longer considered. A. Have a look at the illustrations and idioms. B. Choose 2 idioms and write example sentences using them. 1. 2. C. Now you think of an idiom! Illustrate it and write the meaning inside brackets just like in the examples above. Read about IDIOMS IN A CHRISTMAS CAROL A Christmas Carol makes use of several idioms that were perhaps made more popular because of the fame of this short novel. Here are a few of the more well-known idioms used in the story to help you get started: Dead as a doornail = dead for a long time Tight-fisted = cheap; won't open his hand to give money or anything else Solitary as an oyster = alone, oysters have no sense of community Humbug = a phrase made popular by Scrooge's use of it in A Christmas Carol ; original meaning is "hoax / trick ". Scrooge uses "Bah Humbug" to state that Christmas is a trick or nonsense (an excuse to give to the poor, stay home from work, and be kind for no reason). 6 071-eng-wb-t2-(AChristmasCarol)
Research about life in England in the 1800s. (also known as Victorian England) Use the space provided below to write the title of the topic you have chosen and your findings. Childhood / Family Life Food / Diet Living conditions Crime Leisure/Fun Industrial Revolution I choose in England in the 1800s. 7 071-eng-wb-t2-(AChristmasCarol)
PRE-READING ACTIVITY WHAT S IN A NAME? Based on the characters names, what can you predict or expect from them? SCROOGE What does Scrooge mean? Use a dictionary. How important is this meaning to the story we are to read? What about? What are your expectations of this character? TINY TIM MARLEY What are your expectations of this character? TINY TIM By the way, do you know what a Christmas Carol is? Write : 8 071-eng-wb-t2-(AChristmasCarol)
1. Before doing the matching activity, practise the words on our quizlet. 2. Now discuss with a partner and match the meanings to the words. Write the correct letters in brackets. WORD MEANING 1 ( ) grim A Uninviting, dark, unpleasant 2 ( ) covetous B The space between the inside and the outside of a house 3 ( ) shrewd C To get/obtain something from 4 ( ) threshold D An attempt / a try to reach a goal 5 ( ) morose E Determined or resistant 6 ( ) to derive F Many 7 ( ) resolute G Smart or intelligent 8 ( ) quarrel H Ready to give more of something 9 ( ) generous I Argument or fight 10( ) multitude J Sullen, unhappy, in a bad mood 11 ( ) endeavour K Greedy, eager, wanting to possess 12 ( ) desirable L Wished for, needed, wanted 9 071-eng-wb-t2-(AChristmasCarol)
2. Choose 6 vocabulary words and write meaningful sentences with them. grim covetous shrewd threshold morose to derive resolute quarrel furnish multitude endeavor desirable 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 10 071-eng-wb-t2-(AChristmasCarol)
Scene 1: Scrooge s Counting House COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS 1. What is Scrooge s attitude towards Christmas? (What does he think about it?) Give examples from Scene 1 to support your answer. 2. Do you agree with the way he sees Christmas? Why (not)? 3. At the end of Scene 1 Scrooge is locking up the office and going home. Imagine what he would have been thinking while he was on the way to his house. Put yourself in Scrooge s shoes and write about your day, your life and feelings on Christmas. Remember you are the grumpy Scrooge, not a cheerful person. So use words accordingly. Start with.. I HATE CHRISTMAS! 11 071-eng-wb-t2-(AChristmasCarol)
A. As usual, please first study your words on Quizlet! B. Now, match the words with their meanings and write them next to their definitions. bolt remorse fatigue apparition laboured persecute a.) punish or torture b.) feeling of regret and sadness c.) a metal bar that locks the door d.) done with great effort e.) tiredness, exhaustion f.) a ghostly figure 12 071-eng-wb-t2-(AChristmasCarol)
C. Write the target vocabulary words under the appropriate pictures. D. Complete the sentences using the new target vocabulary words. 1. He showed no sign of though he has been walking for 6 hours! 2. The wild goblins in the story the other creatures for what they did. 3. Casper the friendly ghost is a cartoon that even the little kids feel comfortable with. 4. The team worked hard and had a win. 5. He got up and went to the door to and lock it. 6. After all what he did, there was no in his face. 13 071-eng-wb-t2-(AChristmasCarol)
Scene 2: In Scrooge s Bare and Gloomy Chambers COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS 1. How does Dickens create a sense of tension and suspense, before the appearance of Marley s ghost? Add examples to support your answer. 2. You are fettered (pg 13, line 71) means you are chained. Why does Marley s Ghost wear chains? What do the chains represent/ symbolize? 3. What message does he have for Scrooge? 4. How does Scrooge react to Marley s ghost s visit? 5. What s Scrooge feeling at the end of Scene 2? Give examples from the play. 6. How can we warn people who are really mean about their behaviour in real life and help them to be a better person without hurting them? 14 071-eng-wb-t2-(AChristmasCarol)
A. Who said these sentences? Why do you think they said them? 1. Humbug! (Scene 2, pg 11, line 20) 2. I wear the chain I forged (created) in life. I made it link by link, and yard by yard; I girded (fastened) it on of my own free will, and of my own free will I wore it. (Scene 2, p 13, L 72) B. Think of a special celebration in your country and write about it. Why is it important for the people? Who celebrates it? How it is celebrated? 15 071-eng-wb-t2-(AChristmasCarol)
Extension Work A. Write a short paragraph about something you regret and explain why. B. Reread the speech on page 2 (beginning Oh! But ). List as many of the descriptive phrases (parts with adjectives) as you can under the following headings. Sense of sight Sense of touch e.g A frosty rime (cover) Hard and sharp as a flint (a type of stone) 16 071-eng-wb-t2-(AChristmasCarol)
A. The vocabulary for Scene 3 is below. The words and the definitions have been given to you. Write a sentence with each word and find the antonym and synonym. Thesaurus: A special dictionary to find synonyms and antonyms of words You may use the following link for help: http://www.thesaurus.com/ Word Definition My Sentence Antonym Synonym mortal a living thing neglected rigid astonishment not having good / proper care not easy to change / not flexible great surprise harsh cruel /severe solitary alone / single 17 071-eng-wb-t2-(AChristmasCarol)
B. Also remember to study the words on QUIZLET! C. Answer the questions below using evidence from the play to support your answers. 1. What is the role of the Ghost of Christmas Past? Why did he visit Scrooge? 2. Where was the first place the ghost of Christmas Past took him? How did Scrooge feel? Why? 3. Who did Scrooge finally see? What effect did it have on him? 4. Do you think our experiences change our personalities? How? Give an example from your own life. What happened? How did you change? 18 071-eng-wb-t2-(AChristmasCarol)
EXTENSION WORK 1. We have learned plenty of information about the character of Scrooge in this scene. You were told, for example, that he was a solitary child, neglected by his friends. List everything you discovered about Scrooge so far and make a character web for SCROOGE. Add adjectives and explain them. You may add more circles. 2. Imagine you are the author now. Write another key moment from his past to be added to this scene. Remember to include stage directions in brackets. 19 071-eng-wb-t2-(AChristmasCarol)
A lot has happened in the first 3 scenes and it is very important to remember the events. Choose one: A. Use your Popplet App to create a sequence of events about the main events. Mail it to your teacher. B. Write a complete summary of Scenes 1-3 down below. 20 071-eng-wb-t2-(AChristmasCarol)
Scene 4 The Ghost of Chrıstmas Present A. First study the target words on QUIZLET. (You may scan the code to get to the Blog ) B. Now, match the vocabulary words to the correct meanings. Write the correct letters in the brackets. a. a compulsion * to think / to assume ( ) b. to profit * unable to walk / disabled / lame ( ) c. humble * dry ( ) d. a dozen * not changed ( ) e. to suppose * twelve ( ) f. sparse * low level, not grand, modest ( ) g. withered * being forced to do something ( ) h. unaltered * in a poor / bad condition ( ) i. a claw * to gain / to earn something ( ) j. crippled * a safe place / shelter ( ) k. refuge * very little / not a lot ( ) l. wretched * hook-shaped nail of an animal ( ) 21 071-eng-wb-t2-(AChristmasCarol)
C. Complete the sentences using the correct target vocabulary from the list above. 1. Tiny Tim is a boy who cannot walk. He is a lame boy. 2. Will Scrooge learn anything and from these visits? Let s read and see! 3. I Scrooge is a very selfish, cold-hearted character. 4. There were many neglected children in England in 1800s and they had no, nowhere to live. 5. His hand was cold and like an autumn leaf. 6. The poor family had to have a dinner with only some rice and beans. 7. They had a amount of food on the table. 8. It was a for Scrooge to listen to the ghosts. He had no other choice! 9. Scrooge was miserable and after the visits of the Ghosts. D. Now try to make sentences with the other 3 words. The sentences don t have to be about the story. unaltered: a dozen: claws: 22 071-eng-wb-t2-(AChristmasCarol)
Scene 4 The Ghost of Chrıstmas Present (Meeting the Cratchits) 1. Who are the Cratchits and why are they important in Scrooge s life? 2. How many members of the Cratchit family are there? 3. What are their names? What characteristics does each member of the family have? Write them down in the space below. Use a quote to support your answer when possible. a. Bob: b. Mrs. Cratchit: c. : d. : e. : f. : 23 071-eng-wb-t2-(AChristmasCarol)
4. In Scene 4 the Ghost of Christmas Present takes Scrooge to the Cratchit s home. Describe the Cratchit Family Christmas. Write at least 7 sentences and use evidence from the text. 5. Read the following quotation: The founder of the feast, indeed! I wish I had that nasty mean old Scrooge with us here! I d give him a piece of my mind to feast upon, I would, and I hope he d have a good appetite for it! Who said this? When was it said? What did it mean? Why do you think it was said? 24 071-eng-wb-t2-(AChristmasCarol)
EXTENSION WORK - A. In plays we rely on directions for setting the scenes and for dramatic effect. How do the directions in the play help set the scene? Give examples from scene 4. For example: the chimes of the neighbouring church strike. (page 28). The church bells ringing is a warning that something is going to happen, very soon. B. Design a Christmas card reflecting Scrooge s feelings about Christmas. The front should have a Victorian scene, or some other picture that reflects the time and history (1800s). On the back side, imagine you are Scrooge and write your feelings to a friend. Front side Back side Hello dear friend, 25 071-eng-wb-t2-(AChristmasCarol)
Vocabulary Scene 5 A) Before we read Scene 5 check and study the vocabulary on Quizlet! B) Use the clues given and write the correct target word in the blank. Change the word if necessary. solemn a merchant obscure to converse liberal miser filth to conceal alter to wane 1. When you are talking to someone, it means you are with that person. 2. When you listen to a song, you can start feeling bad and depressed. 3. He is a typical. He hides his money in various places in his home and never ever spends it on other people. 4. If you do not know much about it, it is an topic to you. 5. This word is used to describe disgusting dirt. It s also called. 6. The man that sells goods to people / other companies is called. 7. With these visits of the ghosts, we see that Scrooge cannot the truth about his life anymore. 8. After all these visits, will Scrooge try to the way he behaves people? Do you think he can change? 9. The moon in the night sky is getting smaller. Or we can say, it is. 10. If you are open to different ideas and can tolerate other opinions, you are a person. 26 071-eng-wb-t2-(AChristmasCarol)
C) Read the quote taken from scene 5. Who says this? It s likely to be a very cheap funeral, for upon my life I don t know of anybody to go to it. Suppose we make up a party and volunteer? In the above quote from page 40, what do we learn about people s attitude towards Scrooge? How do you think Scrooge feels when he realises it s him they are talking about? D) Answer the following questions. 1. Who is Old Joe? 2. What was the reason for those people to come to Old Joe s shop? 3. Read the last part of page 40. Describe this obscure part of old London in your own words. 4. What happened at the end of Scene 5? What did Scrooge do? How did Scrooge feel? 5. Who do you think is right? People gossiping about Scrooge and making him feel horrible about himself or Scrooge who was never nice to those people? Explain your reasons! 27 071-eng-wb-t2-(AChristmasCarol)
EXTENSION WORK Scrooge s Obituary An obituary is written in newspapers following someone s death. This text usually includes details about their lives, how they passed away and details about funeral ceremonies or other important events after their death. They also often include a picture of the person who has passed away. (http://www.legacy.com ) Now also read the example obituary of Jacob Marley on page 53. Think about what you know about Scrooge and the times in which he lived. Imagine you are a young journalist writing for the local newspaper and have been given the task to write an obituary for Mr. Scrooge. You will write one for the old Scrooge and one for the new Scrooge. The old Scrooge The new Scrooge 28 071-eng-wb-t2-(AChristmasCarol)
A. First, study the words on QUIZLET! B. Use 8 of the words given to create your WORD WEB by connecting the words to each other using lines. Write meaningful sentences on the lines about what happened / will happen in the story. to amend to dispel to frisk mystified obliged to toast salary borough unanimity earnest timid poulterer 29 071-eng-wb-t2-(AChristmasCarol)
? 1. Compare Scrooge at the beginning of the play and the end of it. Use examples from the play. You can use the app Popplet lite to do this. See the example below. How many examples can you find? at the beginning mean "Warm your hands over your candle..." (p.3)...... Scrooge generous "...And therefore I am about to raise your salary!..." (p.59) at the end...... 2. Why do you think Charles Dickens wrote A Christmas Carol? What was his message? 3. Why has it been made into plays, musicals, films? What makes it so special? 4. In English Literature a character like Scrooge would be referred to as a dynamic character. What do you think this means? Research this using your ipad and write the definition in the space below. 30 071-eng-wb-t2-(AChristmasCarol)
5. Down below are some of the themes of this novel / play. What did you learn about the following themes in A Christmas Carol? What was the moral given by that theme? What I learned from A Christmas Carol about the following Charity Money for the Poor Regret Greed Love and Generosity 31 071-eng-wb-t2-(AChristmasCarol)
A. Imagine you are Scrooge. Tell Tiny Tim what you experienced from the time the Ghost of Jacob Marley visited you to the time you wake up in Scene 6. Use quotes from the play and make the story interesting and exciting for Tiny Tim. Pretend a reporter from a London newspaper interviewed Scrooge. In your news article answer the following questions as Scrooge. Lay this out to look like a page in a newspaper. Mr. Scrooge, you were once known as a squeezing, wrenching, grasping, scraping, clutching, covetous old sinner! How would you describe yourself now? What would you say caused this change? What was most important to you in the past? What is important to you now? What is your deepest regret about the past? Why is that such a cause of regret? Since you have changed, which deed are you proudest of and why? How has becoming a *philanthropist affected the way you feel about others? How has it changed you? What advice would you give others, based on your own experience? How would you like to be remembered? *philanthropist: A person who works for others well-being. 32 071-eng-wb-t2-(AChristmasCarol)
C. Scene 3 - ACT OUT: The four main characters from scene three are going to meet and try to be friends again. You will work in groups to prepare for the meeting. Write a script as a group and be ready to act it out! SCROOGE: OLD FEZZIWIG: FIANCEE: THE SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS PAST: 33 071-eng-wb-t2-(AChristmasCarol)
D. L E T S C O M P A R E! Listen to the poem The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3_rsxm3srzk Answer the questions below. 1. What can you say about the language of the poem when compared to A Christmas Carol? 2. What is the theme and what is the moral of the poem? 3. Which character from A Christmas Carol can you relate the boy to? Why? Give examples from the play and the poem to support your opinion. 4. How can you relate this poem to your own life? Think of your family or friends. Do you have a giving tree? OR Are you the giving tree? Why do you think so? 34 071-eng-wb-t2-(AChristmasCarol)
E. Let s MAP IT OUT! First research. Then draw a map of old London during the mid 1800s. Make sure you include the names of some important buildings, parks, roads. F. VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS http://www.bbc.co.uk/victorianchristmas/activities.shtml Scan the code above / Go to the link Read about Victorian Christmas Traditions. Then explain 2 of your favourites down below. You may add pictures, too. 35 071-eng-wb-t2-(AChristmasCarol)
G. LET S REMEMBER - FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE (Literary Devices) Identify the figurative language in the following sentences. You can have more than one in a sentence. p = personification s = simile m = metaphor o = onomatopoeia h = hyperbole 1. Old Marley was as dead as a door-nail. 2. Hard and sharp as flint, from which no steel had ever struck out generous fire, secret, and self-contained, and solitary as an oyster. 3. He carried his own low temperature always about with him; he iced his office in the dog-days; and didn t thaw it one degree at Christmas. 4. A quarter past said Scrooge, counting, Ding, Dong! 5. A squeezing, wrenching, grasping, scarping, clutching, covetous, old sinner! 6. The crisp air laughed. H. LET S REMEMBER - WHAT HAD ALREADY / JUST HAPPENED WHEN HE..? Ex: Scrooge had already seen Jacob Marley s ghost when he met the ghost of Christmas Past. Fred had just said Merry Christmas when his uncle Scrooge said Bah Humbug! Now you make at least 5 story related sentences using the similar structures together in one sentence. (Past Perfect Tense & Simple Past Tense) 36 071-eng-wb-t2-(AChristmasCarol)
I. TIME TO CREATE - A COMIC STRIP Adapt the story to a comic strip format in 9 frames. Make sure you add captions and speech bubbles in each one. 37 071-eng-wb-t2-(AChristmasCarol)
BOOKLET EVALUATION 1. Which NEW words did you learn from A Christmas Carol? Write at least 8 words! 2. What was the most important lesson you have learned from A Christmas Carol? 3. Which exercises or activities in this booklet helped you learn better? How? 4. Rate the effectiveness of this booklet out of 10! 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 5. What would you change in this booklet to make it better? 38 071-eng-wb-t2-(AChristmasCarol)
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