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

In this innovative English lesson, Year 6 students delve into the world of Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol" through a dramatic speaking and listening activity. The lesson's primary learning objective is to deepen students' understanding of the novel's characters by bringing them to life in a modern setting. Specifically, students will imagine the character of Scrooge appearing on a talk show, allowing them to explore his persona in a creative and contemporary context. By performing drama presentations based on this scenario, students will demonstrate their grasp of the character's traits and the story's plot.

The lesson is structured to cater to different learning outcomes. All students are expected to exhibit a basic knowledge of the character and plot through their dramatic interpretations. More advanced learners should aim to show a sound comprehension, while the most adept will aspire to reveal a detailed understanding in their performances. To accommodate various abilities and learning styles, the lesson plan includes differentiation opportunities such as editing the PowerPoint, tailoring tasks, and balancing teacher guidance with independent work. The session kicks off with the teacher explaining the task and organizing the class into groups or pairs. The main activity is split into two phases: preparation and performance of the drama presentations, with an extension challenge to use accents, tones, and phrases from the text. The lesson concludes with a reflective plenary where students discuss the strengths and areas for improvement in their presentations, setting targets for future speaking and listening activities.