A Christmas Carol - Lesson 5 - Christmas Past- Lesson Plan

In Lesson 5 of the 'A Christmas Carol' novel study, students delve into the literary technique of flashbacks and how Charles Dickens employs this method to enrich the narrative structure of his classic tale. The learning objective is twofold: firstly, to grasp the concept of flashbacks and their function within a story, and secondly, to enhance analytical writing skills through the 'Point, Evidence, Explain' (PEE) method. Students will focus on the character of Ebenezer Scrooge, extracting textual evidence to illuminate his feelings and character development throughout the novel.

The lesson is structured to guide students through various stages of understanding. Initially, students must gain a basic comprehension of flashbacks and apply the PEE method to write about Scrooge, using direct references from the text. As they progress, the expectation is that they will achieve a more secure grasp of the flashback technique, providing explanations for their chosen evidence. The most advanced outcome involves students gaining deeper insight into the use of flashbacks and crafting detailed explanations about the evidence they present. Differentiation opportunities are embedded within the lesson, allowing for tailored teaching approaches and individualised learning experiences. The lesson begins with a starter activity that introduces the concept of flashbacks through personal stories, and it culminates in a plenary where students share and discuss their written work, focusing on the analysis of Scrooge's character as revealed through his past.