Analysing the ending of 'A Christmas Carol' | English

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What does it mean to forgive?
- to think carefully about something
- to have a difficult conversation with someone
- to let go of anger that you feel towards someone and give them another chance ✓
How many ghosts did Scrooge meet?
- 3
- 1
- 5
- 4 ✓
- 6
True or False? When Scrooge wakes up on Christmas day, he stays indoors.
- True
- False ✓
What is the name of the ghost that shows Scrooge his future?
- Marley
- The Ghost of Christmas Past
- The Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come ✓
- The Ghost of Christmas Present
Match the word with its antonym.
- forgiving
  
  ⇔
  
  unforgiving ✓
- furious
  
  ⇔
  
  delighted ✓
- energetic
  
  ⇔
  
  lethargic ✓
Which of these words would you usually associate with the ending of a story?
- beginning
- resolution ✓
- conclude ✓
- confusing

Order these events from the ending.
- 1
  
  ⇔
  
  Scrooge leaves his house with a newfound energy and positivity.
- 2
  
  ⇔
  
  He visits Fred, hugs him and accepts his invitation to dinner.
- 3
  
  ⇔
  
  Scrooge visits Bob and offers to raise his salary and look after his family.
- 4
  
  ⇔
  
  Scrooge returns home and reflects on how lucky he is to have this second chance.
Match the following keywords to their definitions.
- redemption
  
  ⇔
  
  getting a second chance or being forgiven for mistakes you've made ✓
- newfound
  
  ⇔
  
  something that has been recently discovered or acquired ✓
- gratitude
  
  ⇔
  
  feeling thankful or appreciative for something ✓
What might a person do if they are grateful?
- cry ✓
- hide
- hug ✓
- smile ✓
Match the location to the event from the story.
- Bob's house
  
  ⇔
  
  Bob cries tears of gratitude. ✓
- Scrooge's house
  
  ⇔
  
  Scrooge leaps out of bed, ready to start the day. ✓
- Fred's house
  
  ⇔
  
  Scrooge accepts the dinner invitation. ✓
- the streets
  
  ⇔
  
  People smile and leap with joy. ✓
True or False? Scrooge is the same type of person as he was at the beginning of the story.
- True
- False ✓
True or False? Bob really needs his job.
- True ✓
- False

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After visits from the three ghosts, Scrooge reflects on his transformation and feels grateful for this second chance.
He embraces the spirit of Christmas and treats all those around him with kindness and generosity.
He accepts Fred’s offer to dinner and promises Bob money and support.
Scrooge’s transformation has a big impact on Bob and his family.

Pupils may not realise the significance of Scrooge's transformation in the ending.

Remind pupils in lots of detail how Scrooge behaved and treated others in Chapter 1. Re-reading Chapter 1 would be helpful.

Redemption - Redemption is getting a second chance or being forgiven for mistakes you've made.
Newfound - Newfound means something that has been recently discovered or acquired.
Gratitude - Gratitude or being grateful is feeling thankful or appreciative for something that someone has done for you or something you have received.