Drama

A Christmas Carol: Scrooge & Marley

Based on Charles Dickens’ Novella “A Christmas Carol”

Adapted by Israel Horowitz

Charles Dickens

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WEB Quest - Charles Dickens

A Christmas Carol / Victorian Age Project

1. Create a hanging mobile which features key items, characters, or even words from the text. Go to CURBLY for ideas on how to make your mobile. 2. Create a diorama which depicts a scene from the text. See examples: cemetery scene, bedroom scene, office scene . 3. Carefully review Dickens’ descriptions of Marley and the three ghosts. Sketch colorful portraits of each on an 8 1/2" x 11" sheet of paper (do not use notebook paper). Label each sketch. This project is reserved for those with artistic skills. 4. Dress in costume for one of the characters and take a selfie. Turn in a notecard which identifies your character and the various items that you included with your costume. Be sure to be in the appropriate time period. Your costume must include at least three noteworthy items. Send your photo selfie to my email. See examples