A Christmas carol
Why are we studying this? Students will understand: How authors use varied techniques in different mediums of literature to reveal insight into the characters, setting, and plot. Students will be able to: Compare and contrast how characterization, setting, and plot is addressed in a story, drama, comic strip, and movie Evaluate how authors portrayed each scene in each medium
Background Information What do you know about Scrooge? Make a list with your table Be prepared to share Here is a quick summary of the entire story: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kpMdSuguHrE
Time to read and compare You will read and excerpt of the novel, a drama, and a graphic story. Be sure to read closely by following the instructions in the blue boxes. This will be graded. The green boxes will be scored as an assessment
Now to watch the film version https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=enAnEYLmnj0 Complete the comparing versions graphic organizer with your group.