A Christmas carol
...nts of links on the World Wide Web change continuously. It is advisable that teachers review all links before introducing CyberGuides to students. This unit is organized sequentially and its focus is 12th Grade. Language Arts Content Standards During this unit, students will: 1. Acquire an appreciation and awareness for the development of the English novel. 2. Be introduced to the culture and times in which Charles Dickens lived. 3. Be assisted in organizational skills they will need in order to record information accurately. 4. Become knowledgeable with the dedication and exacting nature of being a good writer. 5. Achieve proficiency in using the internet and library/media center to obtain information. 6. Recognize the never-changing character of human nature. 7.Create a Dickens Christmas event. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Implementation Overview The unit on the classic A Christmas Carol will be organized in a sequential manner beginning with the life and times of Charles Dickens. From this concrete information students will be introduced to characterization a...