Scrooge: Text and Film
English (ELA) • 60 • 25 students • Created with AI following Aligned with Common Core State Standards
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Teaching Instructions
Create a comprehensive 7th grade ELA lesson plan focused on comparing and contrasting Charles Dickens' novella A Christmas Carol with the 1984 movie adaptation starring George C. Scott. Include "I can" statements for student learning goals, clear success criteria, differentiation strategies for diverse learners, extension activities for advanced learners, and dyslexia-friendly reading options. The lesson should guide students through analyzing the portrayal of Ebenezer Scrooge’s transformation, use of setting and mood, and emphasis on social issues in both texts.
Overview
This 60-minute lesson helps 7th graders analyze and compare Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol (novella) with the 1984 movie adaptation starring George C. Scott. Students will focus on Ebenezer Scrooge’s transformation, how setting and mood are portrayed, and the emphasis on social issues. This lesson aligns with Common Core State Standards (CCSS) for Reading Literature and Speaking & Listening.
Learning Objectives / "I Can" Statements
- I can compare and contrast the character development of Ebenezer Scrooge in the novella and movie.
- I can analyze how setting and mood contribute to the story’s themes in both texts.
- I can explain how social issues are presented in the novella and movie and their impact on the audience.
- I can use textual evidence and film examples to support my analysis.
Common Core Alignment
| Standard | Description |
|---|---|
| CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.7.3 | Analyze how particular elements of a story or drama interact (e.g., how setting shapes the mood and influences the plot). |
| CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.7.9 | Compare and contrast a written story, drama, or poem to its audio, filmed, staged, or multimedia version, analyzing the effects of techniques unique to each medium |
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