Probably Charles Dickens' most famous novel, 'A Christmas Carol' tells the story of mean Mr. Scrooge. Once a happy and kind man, he has become pessimistic and miserly in his old age.

On Christmas Eve Mr. Scrooge is visited by three ghosts: the Spirits of Christmas Past, Present and Future. They show him all the bad things that he has done, all the bad things that he is doing and all the bad things that he will do if he does not repent and change his behaviour.

Adapted by Sue Flack. Recommended for 1st and 2nd of ESO.

Duration
1 hour

Level
Intermediate

Number of actors
4

Percentage of English
100%

Language content
Tenses: mostly present with past and future references. Vocabulary of work, family and Christmas. Possessives, ownership and greed. Functions: imperatives, giving advice, complaining, expressing preference, likes and dislikes.

Teachers' Material
20 page booklet containing entire script. Variety of activities on web page.

Requirements
Stage area recommended 5m wide by 3m deep with power supply. IPA carries its own lighting and sound equipment.

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