Charles Dickens’sA Christmas Carol

What is the theme ofWhat is the theme of

A Christmas CarolA Christmas Carol??

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Which scene is depicted in the 1:49 scene on vimeo?

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Clement C. Moore’s“Twas the Night Before

Christmas”Choral read the poem … boys read first line and girls 2nd line

… then repeat.

Clement C. Moore’s“Twas the Night Before

Christmas”

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Clement C. Moore’s“Twas the Night Before

Christmas”Take a few minutes to identify figurative language usage in

the poem…

Clement C. Moore’s“Twas the Night Before

Christmas”Partner up and discuss

figurative language in poem. Add devices that you did not

find when you looked through the poem.

Play Quiz, Quiz Trade with inference cards…

Can you write a…“Twas the Night

Before______”Listen to the following poems…

Casey, December 8, 2006

Twas the Day Before the Swim Meet

Twas the day before the swim meetAnd all the swimmers were packing their bags

Their goggles, their caps, their suits, and their towelsThey then checked to see if their suits were new and not rags

They went downstairs to get some breakfastThe swimmers didn’t have much to eat

They hoped it would last until lunchThough the swimmers would definitely have a big breakfast on the day of the

meet

Can you write a…“Twas the Night

Before______”

They went upstairs to think about what they would swimThey went over the rules again and again

Two hand touch on breast and flyDo the flip turn just when…

They were cut off by a loud call “ LUNCH TIME”They ran very fast downstairs

Because they were very hungry since they had very little beforeThey then ate their sandwiches and sliced pears

Can you write a…“Twas the Night

Before______”

When they were all done they jumped on the couchThey couldn’t wait until the swim meet

They felt lucky the couch was by the fireplaceThey loved how it gave of lots and lots of heat

They played some games until it was time for dinnerThey played Yatzee, Scrabble, cards, and Monopoly

The swimmers thought what could be for dinnerThey hoped they weren’t having broccoli

Can you write a…“Twas the Night

Before______”

It was time for dinner so the swimmers walked to the kitchen sinkThey turned it on and got washed up and readyThey then ran to the kitchen table and sat down

They were surprised to see that in front of then were bowls filled with yummy spaghetti

Now it was time to go to sleepThe swimmers lay down to rest under their blankets’ heat

They went to sleep very fast for a good night’s sleepFor tomorrow was the day of the swim meet

Now it’s your turn: “Twas the Night

Before _______”You think of some event that you can write

about in the same style as the poem!

Clement C. Moore’s“Twas the Night Before

Christmas”Based upon the poem, what

can you infer about the author? Think about his use of

language, his literary style, and the imagery his words evoke.

Moore or Livingston ????? “Twas the Night Before

Christmas”Who Really Wrote the Poem?

Did you know that there is a heated debate about this among literary circles?

MooreLivingston

Arguments for Moore: “Twas the Night Before

Christmas”Read the article, “Clement Clarke Moore: The Reluctant Mythmaker” and underline

points which support the claim Moore wrote the famous poem.

Moore

Moore or Livingston ????? “Twas the Night Before

Christmas”

Livingston

Read the article, “Whose Jolly Old Elf Is That, Anyway? Literary Sleuth Casts Doubt on the

Authorship of an Iconic Christmas Poem” and underline points which support the claim

Livingston wrote the famous poem.

“Twas the Night Before Christmas”Further Arguments:

http://www.poemhunter.com/major-henry-livingston-jr/ http://www.poemhunter.com/

clement-clarke-moore/