Any act that involves unfairness to another or a violation of somebody’s rights can be described as an injustice.

Somebody resentful has a feeling of anger or bitterness because they feel they have been treated unfairly.

If a smell is reminiscent of your family home, it reminds you of it.

Somebody benevolent is inherently kind and well-intentioned.

If something has the power to be transformative, it has the power to change things significantly for the better.

'A Christmas Carol' Stave 2: Scrooge's childhood and Fezziwig

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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.

In this unit, pupils read and explore 'A Christmas Carol'. They start by reading the novella in full, pausing during each stave to analyse key scenes, characters, themes and methods. After reading the novella, pupils chart Scrooge's redemptive journey and craft an essay on the presentation of fear.

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He was often brought home from boarding school during the holidays.

In 'A Christmas Carol', which of these are true statements about Scrooge's childhood?

Complete the quotation from Stave 2 of 'A Christmas Carol': “Yo ho, my {{}}” said Fezziwig. “No more work tonight."

Fezziwig is even more miserly than Scrooge.

Fezziwig is equally indifferent to the holiday spirit.

Fezziwig is a kind and generous employer who values his employees.

Fezziwig is more infamous for his cruelty to those in need.

Fezziwig is known for his Christmas cheer and bright spirit.

 How does Mr. Fezziwig's character compare to Scrooge's in Stave 2 of 'A Christmas Carol'?

Choose the correct word to complete the sentence: Scrooge is __________ of Bob's request for Christmas Day off because he feels he is being cheated out of a day's work.

What does Dickens show us through the character of Fezziwig in 'A Christmas Carol'? 

He invites every member of the community to his party.

He tells the boys to stop working on Christmas Eve.

He throws a Christmas party for his village.

He laughs "all over himself" and dances with his wife.

He shakes hands with all of his party guests.

In Stave 2 of 'A Christmas Carol' we meet the character Fezziwig. Match Fezziwig's attitudes up to the actions which illustrate them.

To warn Scrooge about the dangers of celebrating Christmas.

To show Scrooge scenes from his past and help him reflect on his life.

To teach Scrooge how to become a better businessman.

To take Scrooge on a tour of the world's greatest Christmas celebrations.

To share ghostly tales from the distant past.

In 'A Christmas Carol', what is the purpose of the Ghost of Christmas Past's visit in Stave 2?

His breakup with Belle, his former fiancee.

Which of the following scenes does the Ghost of Christmas Past not show Scrooge in 'A Christmas Carol'? 

To torment him with memories of his failures.

To remind him of the joy and generosity he once had.

To show him he has the capacity for empathy.

To convince him to stop celebrating Christmas.

 To teach him a lesson about the importance of wealth.

In 'A Christmas Carol', why does the Ghost of Christmas Past show Scrooge scenes from his earlier life in Stave 2?

A misunderstanding caused by a stolen ring.

Scrooge's growing obsession with money and wealth.

Belle's decision to move to a different city.

A disagreement about how to spend Christmas.

In 'A Christmas Carol', what event leads to the end of Scrooge's relationship with Belle in Stave 2?

 It has no effect on him, and he remains unchanged.

It makes him very upset and he begs not to see any more.

It makes him want to seek revenge on those who hurt him in the past.

In Stave 2 of 'A Christmas Carol', what impact does the memory of Belle have on Scrooge?

Scrooge believes his duty is to support Bob's family by paying him generously.

Scrooge believes his duty is to make Bob's life a misery at work.

Scrooge believes his duty is to support Bob and pay him fairly.

Scrooge believes his duty is simply to pay Bob for the work he puts in.

Scrooge believes that he doesn't need to be nice to Bob because he pays him.

In reference to 'A Christmas Carol', which of these statements best illustrate Scrooge's attitudes towards his duties as an employer?

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