A Christmas Carol - Lesson 4 - Scrooge on Talk Show TV PowerPoint

In a creative and interactive lesson designed to deepen students' understanding of characterisation through drama, the class is tasked with bringing the character of Ebenezer Scrooge to life in a modern setting. The objective of the lesson is to explore the character of Scrooge from Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol" by placing him in the context of a talk show. Students are instructed to pair up and assume the roles of a talk show host and Ebenezer Scrooge. They will engage in a role-play exercise where they must come up with five probing questions that a talk show host might ask Scrooge, such as his thoughts on his nephew Fred. The student playing Scrooge is then required to answer these questions in detail, reflecting the character's personality and views on Christmas.

To ensure an authentic and engaging performance, students are reminded of four key points to consider while preparing and executing their role-play. They must stay in character, adopting Scrooge's accent, tone of voice, and facial expressions. It's important to incorporate words and phrases Scrooge uses in the book to maintain authenticity. Detailed explanations of Scrooge's attitudes, particularly his disdain for Christmas, should be articulated rather than simply stating an opinion. Additionally, students are encouraged to listen attentively to their peers' presentations to learn from both the strengths and any mistakes made. After the performances, the class will engage in a session of constructive criticism, highlighting the high points and identifying three targets for improvement in future speaking and listening tasks.