The Muppet Christmas Carol – 2-Hour Lesson Plan & Student Worksheet

The Muppet Christmas Carol is used in this two-hour lesson plan to teach critical reading, character, and social-emotional skills. It is easy to modify for grades 3–5 and ideal for primary school classrooms. Teachers can utilize it with no extra prep. The lesson contains a full student worksheet, vocabulary work, discussion questions, and creative activities.

Students study the basic plot of A Christmas Carol in a fun and engaging way. They explore topics like kindness, generosity, and good change. They also talk about the past, present, and future using basic examples from the film. The Muppets keep pupils interested and help them comprehend the narrative.

The plan gives a clear structure: pre-viewing questions, active film watching, post-viewing discussion, and hands-on exercises. Students compare nasty and compassionate behavior, watch Scrooge’s development, and make personal connections through drawing and writing.

Reading, writing, speaking, listening, and SEL skills are all supported in this lesson. It also provides ideas for younger, older, struggling, advanced, and sensitive learners. In addition to fostering excellent literacy abilities, it is a cozy and enjoyable way to spend Christmas in the classroom.