Description
This comprehensive novel study for A Christmas Carol is a complete six-week instructional unit designed to simplify planning while delivering rigorous, engaging, and meaningful instruction. Ideal for middle and high school classrooms, this resource provides a cohesive structure that guides students through Dickens’s classic novella while strengthening reading comprehension, literary analysis, and critical thinking skills.
This Unit Plan Bundle includes a detailed teacher guide with an example unit schedule and pacing guide, making long-term planning clear and manageable. Lessons may be used individually, or teachers may implement the full bundle for a start-to-finish solution that supports a variety of instructional styles and classroom needs.
Students will explore the text through a wide range of scaffolded and engaging activities, including
(1) A Christmas Carol Anticipation Guide
(2) A Christmas Carol Background Information (1840s Context)
(3) A Christmas Carol Vocabulary for Each Chapter
(4) A Christmas Carol Reading Checks or Quizzes
(5) A Christmas Carol Chapter Questions
(6) A Christmas Carol Journal Prompts
(7) A Christmas Carol Persuasive Essay
(8) A Christmas Carol Internal and External Conflicts
(9) A Christmas Carol Figurative Language Practice
(10) A Christmas Carol One Pager Project
(11) A Christmas Carol Digital Escape Room
(12) A Christmas Carol Character Analysis Posters
(13) A Christmas Carol Final Test
(14) A Christmas Carol Five Word Searches (One for Each Stave)
(15) A Christmas Carol Movie Guide
(16) Charles Dickens Author Study
This unit balances skill-based practice, analytical writing, discussion, and creative projects, allowing teachers to differentiate instruction while maintaining academic rigor. With a strong focus on theme, character development, social responsibility, and transformation, this novel study supports meaningful classroom discussions and deeper literary understanding.