Welcome to my four-week unit that explores the heart of Victorian England through the timeless classic, “A Christmas Carol” by Charles Dickens. The series of lessons provide an immersive exploration of the social, economic, and cultural landscape of 19th-century Britain, using key extracts from the novella to encourage students to reflect on the vivid characters and rich narrative of Dickens’ masterpiece. Lessons comprise of close reading, critical analysis, and engaging discussions to unravel the layers of Victorian society, examining themes of poverty, inequality, redemption, and the spirit of Christmas. From the bustling streets of London to the haunting specters of the past, present, and future, students will not only gain a deeper understanding of the historical context of the novel but also develop valuable insights into the human condition that resonate across time. I designed this unit for GCSE Year 9. Though, I believe it can be adapted to help support younger and older years. These lessons: Provide definitions of key vocabulary Include stretch and challenge Include model paragraphs to help improve writing styles Use a multi-modal approach, to bring the learning experience to life! Include a fiction and non-fiction focus Encourage students to practise imaginative writing The Unit Breakdown: Lesson 1: Victorian Britain Lesson 2: Penny Dreadful Lesson 3: Dickens’ Life Lesson 4: A Gothic Opening Lesson 5: Analysis Lesson 6: Feedback Lesson 7: Stave 1 - Thomas Malthus Lesson 8: Stave 1 - Rich and Poor Lesson 9: Stave 1 - Sin and Repentance Lesson 10: Stave 1 - Ghosts Lesson 11: Foreshadowing Lesson 12: Stave 2 - Flashback Lesson 13: Stave 2 - Symbolism Lesson 14: Stave 2 - Childhood Lesson 15: Stave 2 - The Charity Revolution Lesson 16: Stave 3 - The Ghost of Christmas Present Lesson 18: Stave 3 - Poverty Lesson 19: How to make a living seeling dog poo Lesson 20: Stave 4 - Creative Writing Lesson 21: Stave 4 - Newspaper Report Lesson 22: Feedback Lesson Lesson 23: Assessment Feedback Lesson Lesson 24: Embedding quotes Lesson 25: Essay writing Lesson 26: Stave 5 Extra lesson: Mock Extra resources: writing strips, Charles Dickens Experts I hope that you enjoy my resource :)