"A Christmas Carol" Play and Art Activity
Learners (ages 8-12) enjoy holiday acting fun as they read aloud "A Christmas Carol," a play inspired Charles Dickens. Children will dramatize the roles of Scrooge and the cast of this holiday classic and make a Christmas tree mobile.
Julie Connor, EdD
Average rating:
4.9
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What's included
1 live meeting
50 mins in-class hoursProjects
1 hour per week. Participants will complete a holiday Christmas tree mobile with required art supplies: a white paper plate, paper (or hole) punch, scissors, yarn. Markers, crayons, or colored pencils can be used to decorate ornaments. Learners may also use glitter or stickers to decorate their ornaments and tree.Assessment
Class discussion, thumbs up / thumbs down, guided practice to check for understanding, independent oral reading, positive feedback from the teacherClass Experience
US Grade 3 - 6
Beginner - Intermediate Level
Learners will have fun, strengthen acting and communication skills, and read aloud the lines of characters from this holiday classic such as Ebenezer Scrooge, Bob Cratchit, Tiny Tim, and the Spirits of Christmas Past, Present, and Future. The performers in this class will also practice using vocal variety, facial expressions, and gestures. This version of Charles Dicken's holiday tale, "A Christmas Carol" was written as a play and adapted for ages 8-13 by Dr. Julie Connor, Ed.D. (TED speaker, author, and the teacher of this class). The "A Christmas Carol" script will be on PowerPoint slides throughout the class. Students will choose parts to perform and read aloud lines of different characters from the classic play. This class is designed for learners (ages 8-12) with these reading skills: * read aloud with understanding and fluency. * read aloud lines of characters in a play with vocal variety and expression. * recall events from a written text. To complete the art activity, a HOLIDAY MOBILE, learners must be able to: * use scissors to cut shapes from an ORNAMENT PATTERN (see attachment provided at enrollment of this class). * use MARKERS, CRAYONS, or COLORED PENCILS to decorate paper ornaments. * use a PAPER PUNCHER and YARN to connect ornaments to the CHRISTMAS TREE SPIRAL. (Learners may also use tape.) Learners may also use glitter, stickers, and other craft materials to decorate their holiday mobiles.
Learning Goals
Learners will correctly identify the title of the play, "A Christmas Carol," a holiday play.Learners will compare similarities and differences between a "play" and "story."
Other Details
Parental Guidance
"A Christmas Carol" is a classic holiday novella by Charles Dickens and adapted for children by Dr. Julie Connor, Ed.D. (the teacher of this Outschool class). The Christmas content in this class will remain secular in focus. This play focuses on gratitude and giving thanks to and for people, things, and experiences that make us feel happy and grateful.
Parental guidance is required for the use of scissors for cutting while completing this holiday art activity.
Pre-Requisites
Children must be able to:
* use scissors to cut a paper plate, paper ornaments, and yarn.
* read lines from a play, "A Christmas Carol," on the computer screen.
Script will be provided in a PowerPoint presentation
Supply List
ART SUPPLIES for completing the HOLIDAY MOBILE include: 1. large paper plate 2. markers, paint, crayons, or colored pencils 3. scissors 4. pencil 5. paper "ornaments“ pattern (see attachment to this email) 6. white or colored paper 7. yarn or string 8. paper puncher or hole puncher (optional) OR tape Learners can use green paint on both sides of a white paper plate and allow it to dry before class. Learners can also use glitter, stickers, a glue stick, and other art supplies to create the mobile.
4 files available upon enrollment
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
"A Christmas Carol" a play for ages 8-12 (adaptation of Charles Dickens's classic novella by Dr. Julie Connor, Ed.D.)
"A Christmas Carol" PowerPoint presentation
To complete the art activity, a HOLIDAY MOBILE, learners must be able to:
* use scissors to cut shapes from an ORNAMENT PATTERN (see attached PDF; please download the pattern. Your child can print or trace the ornaments on paper or cardstock before class).
* form a circle with yarn or string to tie paper ornaments to the mobile.
* use markers, crayons, or colored pencils to decorate paper ornaments.
Learners may also use glitter, stickers, and other craft materials to decorate their holiday mobiles.
Joined June, 2020
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364reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
2 Teaching Certificates
Missouri Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Missouri Teaching Certificate in Secondary Education
3 Degrees
Doctoral Degree in Education from University of Missouri
Master's Degree in Education from University of Central Missouri
Bachelor's Degree in Education from University of Central Missouri
As a children's plays author and director, I provide learners with many interactive opportunities to practice their acting and oral reading skills. I am an engaging and interactive teacher who encourages discussion, provides oral reading support, and offers positive feedback as learners practice and master new skills. I incorporate the creative arts into instructional experiences to teach new concepts.
My doctoral degree is in education. My teaching certifications include elementary education (K-8) as well as secondary (grades 7-12) communication arts, English, speech and theater, and science education. I have more than 30 years of teaching experience in traditional and online classrooms.
As a TED speaker, seasoned teacher, school assembly presenter, and teen mental health consultant, I help youth and adults communicate about tough topics like mental health awareness, bullying, and conflict resolution at school assemblies and conferences throughout the country. I am the author of a personal goal-setting book, Dreams to Action Trailblazer's Guide. Visit www.DrJulieConnor.com to learn more.
As an Outschool teacher, my other classes include:
12 Days of Christmas: Sing-A-Long and Move (Ages 6-10)
"The Gratitude Tree:" A Giving Thanks Story and Art Activity (Ages 8-12)
"A Christmas Carol:" A Play and Art Activity (Ages 8-12)
Conversation & Communication for Ages 6-9
Public Speaking for Ages 10-14
Public Speaking for Ages 14-18
Create an Awesome OUTLINE for a Speech, Presentation, or Report (Ages 11-16)
Successful Teens: Create SMART Personal Goals (Ages 13-18)
Public Speaking - Private Tutoring with a TED Speaker (All Ages)
Please contact me if you would like to know more information about this class or my other Outschool classes.
Gratefully,
Dr. Julie Connor, Ed.D.
Outschool Teacher / Public Speaking Coach / TED & School Assembly SpeakerReviews
Live One-Time Class
$20
per classMeets once
50 min
Completed by 24 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-13
2-10 learners per class
