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Vocabulary Study: A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens Lesson PlanVocabulary Study: A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens Lesson Plan
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National Math + Science Initative
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7th - 9th
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English Language Arts
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Vocabulary Study: A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens

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Like Scrooge, your language arts learners will not shut out the lessons you teach in a vocabulary activity based on Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol. Included in the packet is a variety of vocabulary activities and two AP-style writing prompts, making it a great addition to your Dickens unit, British literature class, or holiday reading lesson.

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

a christmas carol

Additional Tags

english language arts

Instructional Ideas

  • Have readers create flashcards for the vocabulary words

Classroom Considerations

  • Although answer keys for the various assessments are not included in the packet, a link to them is provided

Pros

  • The 33-page packet includes an introduction/overview, a complete list of words, fill-in-the-blank activities, a multiple choice exam, and writing activities

Cons

  • None

Common Core

RI.8.4

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