2. Lead-in Charles Dickens Charles Dickens was the greatest representative of English critical novelist in the 19th century. He wrote 14 novels and many other short stories in his lifetime. His style was realistic and humors.He gave us a vivid picture of life of ordinary people. His works shows sympathy for the poor.

4. The spirit of Christmas is something that makes people think about their mistakes and how to improve their life every year. Many people make plans about how they will change the way they are. A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens is an example of a man, Ebenezer Scrooge, who learns about his mistakes and improves his life.

5. 1 When does this story happen? 2.What are the main characters in the play? And their relationships? Scanning

6. It happens on the day before Christmas. 1 When does this story happen? On Christmas eve

7. 2.What are the main characters in the play? And their relationships? Ebenezer Scrooge---A boss; the main hero Bob Cratchit --------Scrooge’s clerk Fred -------------------Scrooge’s nephew A gentleman -------collect money for the poor Santa Clause ----- appears in Scrooge’s dream

8. Skimming Analysis of the characters in Stories by typical language.

9. Main heroes What they saycharacteri stic Scroo ge Bob Fred Santa 1”I have to pay you a whole day’s” Wages for no work. He says Humbug” 2”That’s an excuse for picking a man’s Pocket”. 3 Leave it alone Much good may it do you. 1 cold, interested in money. 2 not care for his employee. 1”I’m too cold to write so I warm myself on the candle.” 2” I want a day off at Christmas” poor, modest and careful. “There are many things that do me good without bringing in profit” kind and helpful. He always says “Ho,ho,ho.” make others happy

10. 1.How does Ebenezer Scrooge treat people working for him? He does not care for his employees. He often asks them to work without a rest, even on Christmas eve. 2.What is typical of Ebenezer? He is a mean, hard, selfish old business man. He often says “ Humbug ” He cares for nothing but money.

11. 3. What is the true spirit of Christmas according to Fred? He thinks it is a good time to do something good to others and opens his heart to think of others. 4. Scrooge’s last visitor says he is concerned with his welfare. What does this sentence mean? He is worried about Scrooge and he will help Scrooge.

12. In Scrooge’s dream

13. Read scene one and then fill in the form with correct information. Place: Time: Characters: Event: Reasons: Scrooge’s reaction : The place where Scrooge lived when he was young The time when Scrooge was young Young Scrooge and his girlfriend The girl wanted to be separated from Scrooge Because Scrooge cared nothing except making money, which disappointed her. He felt very uneasy.

14. 2.What’s “the golden idol”? A.A sculpture made of gold B.Money C.a football star admired by his girlfriend 1.What is the talk between young Scrooge and the girl about? A.Their separation. B.Their family celebration. C.Their wedding party. Further understanding of Scene one

15. 4.Why doesn’t Scrooge want to watch the scenes Santa Clause shows to him? A.He regretted what he had done. B.He thinks it is annoying. C.It is a waste of time to do so 3.“Only one, Gain, was left” What does it mean? A.Scrooge only seeks for money and profits. B.Scrooge is becoming selfish and greedy. C.All of the above

16. 1.In the dream it was Christmas Eve and the Cratchits were having a Christmas dinner. 2.In the dream Tiny Tim was ill but his father couldn’t afford the medicine for him. 3.These things really happened to the Cratchits. 4.On seeing the scene Scrooge wanted to change his life. 5.Scrooge ordered a big Christmas tree for the Crathits. 6.Bob Crathits felt surprised when he saw Scrooge and his turey. Scene 2

17. 1.Who thinks Mr.Scrooge is a mean, hard,selfish person? A.Mr.Cratchit B.Mrs Cratchit C.The little girl D.Tiny Tom 2.What’s wrong with Tiny Tim? A.He is deaf. B.He is blind. C.There is something wrong with him.

18. 1.If I hear another word from you, you will go [where it is really cold.] 2.Much good may it do you!= May it do you much good 3.It’s the only time of the year (when one does not only think about oneself, but when men and women open their hearts freely and think of other people.)

19. 4.My partner died seven years ago, this very night. 5.At this festival season of the year, Mr Scrooge, [when many of us enjoy abundant comfort,] we would like to ask you to open your heart to the poor, (whose sufferings are great.)

20. 6.Prisons and places like that cost honest taxpayers like me enough; and those people ( who are badly off ) must go there. 7.I’ve seen your nobler aspirations disappear one by one, until only one, Gain, was left.

21. 8.Our bond dates back to the time (when we were both poor and content to be so.) 9.Let’s observe another little scene, (as you might have in your life to come.) 10.I’ve known him walk [with Tiny Tim upon his shoulder.]

22. 11.I think it’s because he walks slower than he used to, as of late. 12.Scrooge, these are shadows of what may happen in the future. 13.It’s twice the size of Tiny Tim. as he walks slower as of late