A Christmas Carol Book Club
In this 2-week class, students will read and discuss A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens.
Linda Lu
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(88)
What's included
2 live meetings
1 hrs 50 mins in-class hoursHomework
1-2 hours per week. Students will need to read before class. Students may read a physical copy of the book, an ebook, or audiobook. A Chirstmas Carol by Charles Dickens is in the public domain. You can read it for free on Project Gutenberg. Project Gutenberg Link: https://www.gutenberg.org/Class Experience
US Grade 4 - 6
In this 2-week class, students will read and discuss A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens. Students need to read the novel before class. We will review and discuss the chapters during class. Students are encouraged to ask questions. Discussion is encouraged. Students will need to read the assigned chapters before class using a print or digital version of the book. Students may also listen to an audiobook version of A Christmas Carol. Do what is best for your learner. If your learner is struggling with the pace of this class, please let me know. I'm happy to work with you to support your learner while reading this classic story. Class Schedule Week 1 Background Information about A Christmas Carol & Charles Dickens Review & Discuss Chapters 1-3 (please read these chapters before class) Week 2 Review & Discuss Chapters 4 & 5 (please read these chapters before class) Whole Book Review
Other Details
Parental Guidance
There are some scary parts of the story. Ghosts visits the main character. Poverty impacts adults and children in the story. A family in the story is mourning the death of a child. Some characters drink alcohol and smoke tobacco in this novel.
There is some religious language used in the novel, such as the famous phrase "God bless us, everyone." The novel was published in 1843 and this was common place in society at the time. The main theme of the story is caring about people around you and doing good works. The story also has a nice message about how you can redeem yourself and how you can make positive changes in your life.
Common Sense Media rates this book as being appropriate for ages 9 and up. Please review the link for more information about this book from: https://www.commonsensemedia.org/book-reviews/a-christmas-carol-in-prose-being-a-ghost-story-of-christmas
Supply List
Students will need a copy of A Christmas Carol in Prose; Being a Ghost Story of Christmas by Charles Dickens This book is freely available from Project Gutenberg because it is in the public domain. Your learner may use a physical or digital copy of the book to read along during class. Please contact me with any questions or concerns.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Teacher expertise and credentials
2 Teaching Certificates
North Carolina Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
North Carolina Teaching Certificate in English to Speakers of Other Languages
Bachelor's Degree in English from University of North Carolina Wilmington
I'm certified to teach English Language Arts. I have been teaching for 10 years. Reviews
Live Group Class
$45
for 2 classes1x per week, 2 weeks
55 min
Completed by 1 learner
Live video meetings
Ages: 9-12
1-5 learners per class
