A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens is abridged in 9 episodes and read by Alan Smith. The language is faithful to the original, making this an ideal way to support study of an extended classic text at Years 5 and 6. It is Christmas Eve and miserly Ebenezer Scrooge is visited by three spirits. If he heeds their lessons he may redeem himself...
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En1 Speaking and Listening; En2 Reading and equivalent levels in Scotland (Curriculum for Excellence). A Christmas Carol also links to the Narrative unit of the Literacy framework at Years 5 and 6.
Autumn 2009
Programmes are broadcast at 0315 on Fridays. Programmes are available as audio on demand.
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