Kenmore Middle School Library Media Center Ideas

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Kenmore Middle SchoolLibrary Media Center Ideas

• December, 2006

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A Christmas Carol

• Join us for a holiday classic Charles Dickens
  A Christmas Carol starring George C. Scott as
  Scrooge and David Warner as Bob Cratchitt.

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• This 1984 film version of Dickens beloved
  story runs 100 minutes. A discussion of the
  story, the Victorian era in which Dickens lived,
  and why Dickens felt he had to write this story
  will provide an informative backdrop for students
  before viewing the film. Once students have seen
  the story, they will fill in answers for
  comprehension questions (See other attachment.).

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Booktalk

• To go along with our presentation of A
  Christmas Carol, our December booktalk will be
  about one of our new books, a biography of
  Charles Dickens.

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• We will learn about the authors childhood in
  London, his early career, his performances, and
  more importantly, the social and political issues
  of the time which served as the focus of so much
  of his work.

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• Library
• Booktalk
• Discussion
• Film

• Classroom
• Comprehension Questions

4 to 5 Class Periods
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So join us for this holiday classic. Sign up
today!
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and from Pat and me,a holiday wish to all of
you,whichever holiday you celebrate
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We wish you peace,
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Warmth,
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And Joy!