A Christmas Carol Choice Board

A Christmas Carol was written by Charles Dickens. The setting is Victorian London in the mid-1800s. As we read, you will need to complete several assignments. There are choices, but the due dates are NON-NEGOTIABLE to allow time for grading prior to the end of the nine weeks. Read each selection carefully and be sure you ask questions before the items are due! Each block pertains to a different literary element that you are to be using in your Novel Quotes. This is a guided look at a piece of literature.

Beginning / Middle / End
Due:12/17/2009______
Characterization:
In a well-written essay, explain why Scrooge is disgusted with Christmas and compare/contrast his view to his nephew’s. Be sure to support your analysis with quotes from the text. / Theme in Dramatic Passage: In a well-written essay, explain how Scrooge feels about seeing Mr. Fezziwig. Why is this spirit showing Scrooge scenes from his past? What impact does this have on Scrooge’s character at this point? / Philanthropy:
Throughout the story several characters display random acts of kindness. List these characters name and one way kindness has been shown.
Setting:
The main setting is Scrooge’s bedroom; however, each visitor takes Scrooge to a different place. Give a 1-2 line description of each setting. Why do you think the visitor took Scrooge to that setting? NOTE: This is an ongoing assignment & will be due at the end. / Analyzing :
Why does the spirit contradict everything Scrooge says? Is he teasing Scrooge? Whose ideas is the spirit mocking? In a brief paragraph, explain why you feel the author used this passage in the story? / Characterization & Theme:
A static character remains unchanged after the events of the plot. Scrooge is definitely an excellent example of a dynamic character. Using support from all of the visions, create a time line of Scrooge’s life. As a final note, describe what the change in Scrooge teach about life.
Vocabulary:
There are 18 relevant vocabulary words from story. You will complete a
Vocabulary worksheets for only 6 words. These words will be read throughout the story. If you need help, ask! NOTE: This is an ongoing assignment & will be due at the end. / Theme:
In a brief essay, discuss how do Scrooge’s words come back to haunt Scrooge? How do you know that your analysis is true? Support your opinion with details from the text. / Figurative Language:
Dickens uses figurative devices in several places throughout the story. Find three different examples of this, write the quote and give a brief description of how the use of this device improved a reader’s understanding or impacted the reader’s engagement in the plot.
Comprehension Help:
These characters use words and phrases from the 1800s which make it difficult to understand. Write down lines from the story that you do not understand. Write down your best guess as to their meaning. NOTE: This is an ongoing assignment & will be due at the end. / Conflict – Internal:
In a brief paragraph, discuss how Scrooge’s life changes when he chooses money over love? Would he live his life the same given the chance? Support your opinion with quoted lines from the text. / Comprehending Character:
In a well written paragraph explain: What does Scrooge promise if Tiny Tim is allowed to live? and What is Scrooge’s emotion when he awakens? Support your answers with quotes from the story.