Charles Dickens – A Christmas Carol – S862
7,50€
Ebenezer Scrooge wants nothing to do with Christmas.
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Ebenezer Scrooge wants nothing to do with Christmas. The old, mean and greedy man hates anything and everything that is related to Christmas: the food, the people, the singing and especially the charity. But on Christmas Eve Scrooge receives a visit from the ghost of his old business partner, Jacob Marley. Scrooge is told that during the night three ghosts will come to visit him and that he will be forced to change his selfish ways.
The reader contains
• Author’s Life and Works
• Adaptation of the text with notes
• Wide variety of activities covering the four skills
• Focuses on: Christmas Time in England and The Victorian Era
• Creative Activities and On Line Projects
• Trinity – style exercises (Grade 4)
• Cambridge – style exercises for KET
• Book on CD: Recordings of Text and Activities (Downloadable also in mp3 format from the website www.simonescuola.it)
The visit of the spirits
Scrooge is visited by the ghost of his former partner, Jacob Marley, who warns him that three spirits will come to guide him:
• the Ghost of Christmas Past
• the Ghost of Christmas Present
• the Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come
Through these encounters, Scrooge is forced to confront his life and change his ways.
Themes of transformation and compassion
The story explores timeless themes:
• redemption and personal change
• kindness and generosity
• social responsibility
• the true meaning of Christmas
A graded reader for English learners
This edition is designed for students and includes:
• adapted text with notes
• accessible language
• engaging reading experience
Activities and cultural insights
The reader offers:
• activities covering reading, writing, listening, and speaking
• focus on Christmas traditions in England
• insights into the Victorian Era
• creative activities and online projects
Exam preparation and audio support
Included in the book:
• Trinity-style exercises (Grade 4)
• Cambridge-style exercises for KET
• CD with recordings of the text and activities
• downloadable mp3 audio files
A classic that inspires
Perfect for:
• English learners
• students preparing for exams
• lovers of classic literature
• readers interested in meaningful stories
A Christmas Carol is a heartwarming and inspiring story that reminds us of the importance of kindness, generosity, and second chances.
LIFE AND WORKS OF CHARLES DICKENS
GETTING INTO THE STORY
PRESENTATION OF THE CHARACTERS
CHAPTER 1 MARLEY’S GHOST
POST-READING ACTIVITIES
DIVING INTO Christmas Time in England
CHAPTER 2 THE FIRST OF THE THREE SPIRITS
POST-READING ACTIVITIES
CHAPTER 3 THE SECOND OF THE THREE SPIRITS
POST-READING ACTIVITIES
DETECTIVE WORK
CHAPTER 4 THE LAST OF THE SPIRITS
POST-READING ACTIVITIES
CHAPTER 5 THE END OF IT
POST-READING ACTIVITIES
HANDS ON HISTORY The Victorian Era
FINAL ACTIVITIES
TRINITY – style activities
CAMBRIDGE KET – style activities
The CD symbols mark the beginning and end of each track.
