If someone is receptive, they are willing to consider or accept new suggestions and ideas.

If someone is reflective, they are able to evaluate their own actions and behaviour.

If you have an abundance of something, you have a lot of it.

Emotional repression is when someone unconsciously pushes difficult or upsetting feelings aside so that they can’t surface.

'A Christmas Carol' Stave 3: the second of the three spirits

English

In 'A Christmas Carol: Scrooge's redemption, pupils trace the way Scrooge changes across the text as a result of his interaction with the ghosts. In 'A Christmas Carol: a ghost story', pupils  examine the use of gothic tropes in more detail and in particular the use of the supernatural and the ghosts, which allow the past to interrupt the present and even future. 

In 'Victorian Childhood', pupils read a number of non fiction extracts about the suffering of poor children and campaign for better laws to protect them as part of a persuasive speaking role play. In 'A Christmas Carol', pupils learn about Dickens as a social campaigner and the way in which he wrote the novella to encourage people to help the poor. 

Nineteenth century text: first study

Discriminatory behaviour or images, whether on the grounds of race, gender, disability, religion or belief or sexual orientation, or otherwise.

Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour

Historic or outdated representations of people that may portray inequality or injustice.

Subjects which particular individuals may be sensitive to, eg, adoption, migration, bereavement or death, divorce.

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

What is the name of the second of the three spirits to visit Scrooge in 'A Christmas Carol'? The Ghost of Christmas {{ }}.

He is not interested in listening to the ghost.

He feels hatred for the ghost and wishes he didn't have to meet him.

How does Scrooge feel about encountering the second spirit in Stave 3 of 'A Christmas Carol'? 

Which of the words means 'to have a lot of something?'

Finish the quotation from Stave 3 of 'A Christmas Carol': "He was not the {{ }} Scrooge he had been."

The ghost shows Scrooge Christmas in London.

The ghost shows Scrooge Christmas at the Cratchits’ house.

The ghost shows Scrooge Bob raising a toast to Scrooge the founder of the feast.

The ghost shows Scrooge Mrs Cratchit condemning Scrooge for his cruelty.

The ghost shows Scrooge the miners, who are celebrating Christmas round a fire.

Scrooge sees two men in a lighthouse celebrating and some sailors humming.

The ghost shows Scrooge Fred’s house at Christmas, where he is hosting a party.

Starting with the first, put the scenes the Ghost of Christmas Present shows Scrooge in 'A Christmas Carol' in chronological order.

The spirit represents Malthusian ideology and concerns over food shortages.

The spirit is Father Christmas, shown through his physical appearance.

The ghost embodies Christmas spirit and represents abundance and generosity.

The ghost represents kindness and gift giving at Christmas time.

The ghost represents Scrooge's current Christmas present.

Which of the following is the correct explanation of what the Ghost of Christmas Present from 'A Christmas Carol' represents? 

Which two colours do we commonly associate with Christmas? 

The magical ability to grant wishes during the holiday season.

The feeling of joy, generosity, and goodwill towards others during Christmas.

The tradition of decorating Christmas trees with colourful lights and ornaments.

The belief in the existence of Santa Claus and his workshop at the North Pole.

What is the commonly accepted definition of the term "Christmas spirit"?

Which plants do we typically associate with Christmas? 

We saw Scrooge's potential to love others.

We saw Scrooge become a sociable character.

We saw Scrooge beg the ghost to teach him more.

What changes did we see in Scrooge in Stave 2 of 'A Christmas Carol'?

Complete the quotation from Stave 2 of 'A Christmas Carol': "I should like to be able to say a word or two to my {{ }} just now. That’s all.”

We learn that Marley died seven years ago. He was Scrooge's business partner.

Scrooge is rude to Fred, Bob and the two portly gentlemen.

Scrooge sees the face of Jacob Marley in his door knocker.

The ghost of Marley visits Scrooge and tells him he will be visited by 3 ghosts.

Scrooge is shown his childhood, during which he was neglected by his friends.

Scrooge is shown the breakdown of his relationship with his former fiancee.

Scrooge begs the Ghost of Christmas Past to cover the light on his head.

Starting with the first, put the events of 'A Christmas Carol' in chronological order.

Content guidance

Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

Adult supervision recommended

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.

'A Christmas Carol' Stave 3: the second of the three spirits

Lesson outcome

Content guidance

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.