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Classic (fiction), 2,863 words, Level Z2 (Grade 5+), Multi-Part Classics, Lexile 860L
Scrooge and the Ghost of Christmas Present continue on their journey and witness many scenes of celebration and joy. They visit the home of Scrooge's nephew, where they witness a holiday party filled with fun and games, but Scrooge discovers that his misery has made him the butt of their jokes. Later, the ghost reveals a sickly boy and girl hidden under his robe and explains that they represent Ignorance and Want. Then, he vanishes and is replaced by an ominous hooded phantom.
See A Christmas Carol for other parts of this Classic as well as the lesson plan, worksheets, and discussion cards.
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Reading Strategy Use the reading strategy of asking and answering questions to understand a text
Comprehension Analyze Character : Analyze characters in the text
Grammar and Mechanics Irregular Verbs : Identify and use present-tense and past-tense irregular verbs
Word Work Synonyms : Identify and use synonyms
