Stave 1 Elementary - short retold version with most of the dialogue unchanged

Stave 1 Intermediate - shortened and slightly simplified version with almost all dialogue unchanged

Stave 1 itunes/ipad -  Elementary- Enhanced version for use on iPads or Macs with (free) iBooks

This short description of Scrooge is linked to this activity . More sample teaching materials are here. 

A Christmas Carol is a great story but a challenging text for language learners and reluctant readers.  These two versions of Stave 1 offer an accessible introduction to a classic of English literature.

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• Elementary & intermediate versions of the story 

• Character notes

• Selection of useful quotations

• Short audio readings of key passages

• Reading, writing & listening worksheets

• Background contextual materials

• Teaching notes & links to video & other useful resources

• Free updates of materials.

• 20% discount on the A Christmas Carol Audiobook & Reader

Try this sample presentation: Meet Scrooge

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