A Christmas Carol Remix: Modern Adaptation & Performance
Inquiry Framework
Question Framework
Driving Question
The overarching question that guides the entire project.How can we creatively adapt the timeless themes of 'A Christmas Carol' to address and raise awareness about a pressing social issue in our modern world through a collaborative performance?Essential Questions
Supporting questions that break down major concepts.- How can the themes of 'A Christmas Carol' be applied to modern social issues?
- How do different characters in 'A Christmas Carol' reflect various aspects of society?
- How can we use creative writing and performance to raise awareness about social problems?
- What are the key elements of a compelling narrative, and how can we incorporate them into our adaptation?
- How can we effectively collaborate and communicate to create a successful group performance?
Standards & Learning Goals
Learning Goals
By the end of this project, students will be able to:- Understand the themes of "A Christmas Carol" and their relevance to contemporary society.
- Develop creative writing skills through adapting a classic narrative.
- Apply dramatic performance techniques to convey a social message.
- Collaborate effectively in a group to produce a theatrical performance.
- Analyze and address a modern social issue through a creative adaptation.
Entry Events
Events that will be used to introduce the project to studentsPodcast Time Capsule
Students listen to a fictional 'podcast' from the future, where historians discuss the impact of their 'Christmas Carol' adaptations on solving a present-day social problem. This inspires them to consider how their own creative work can make a difference.Portfolio Activities
Portfolio Activities
These activities progressively build towards your learning goals, with each submission contributing to the student's final portfolio.Modern Issue Brainstorm
Students brainstorm modern social issues that resonate with the themes of 'A Christmas Carol'.Steps
Here is some basic scaffolding to help students complete the activity.Final Product
What students will submit as the final product of the activityA list of relevant social issues with explanations of their connection to 'A Christmas Carol' themes.Alignment
How this activity aligns with the learning objectives & standardsAddresses the learning goal: Analyze and address a modern social issue through a creative adaptation.Rubric & Reflection
Portfolio Rubric
Grading criteria for assessing the overall project portfolioA Christmas Carol Modern Adaptation Rubric
Theme Connection
Evaluates the depth of understanding and application of 'A Christmas Carol' themes to modern social issues.Understanding of Themes
Measures the student's ability to understand and articulate the themes of 'A Christmas Carol'.
Exemplary
4 PointsDemonstrates a sophisticated understanding of 'A Christmas Carol' themes and articulates them with insight and depth.
Proficient
3 PointsDemonstrates a thorough understanding of 'A Christmas Carol' themes and clearly articulates them.
Developing
2 PointsShows emerging understanding of 'A Christmas Carol' themes but with some gaps or misconceptions.
Beginning
1 PointsShows minimal understanding of 'A Christmas Carol' themes and struggles to articulate them.
Connection to Modern Issues
Assesses the ability to connect classical themes to relevant modern social issues.
Exemplary
4 PointsInnovatively connects 'A Christmas Carol' themes to modern issues with clear relevance and insight.
Proficient
3 PointsClearly connects 'A Christmas Carol' themes to modern issues with relevant explanations.
Developing
2 PointsAttempts to connect themes to modern issues but lacks clarity or depth.
Beginning
1 PointsStruggles to make connections between themes and modern issues.
Creative Writing and Performance
Assesses creativity, narrative structure, and performance quality in the adapted version of 'A Christmas Carol'.Creative Adaptation
Evaluates creativity in the adaptation of 'A Christmas Carol' to address a social issue.
Exemplary
4 PointsCreates an innovative and engaging adaptation that powerfully addresses a social issue.
Proficient
3 PointsCreates an engaging adaptation that effectively addresses a social issue.
Developing
2 PointsCreates an adaptation with basic engagement and some relevance to the social issue.
Beginning
1 PointsCreates minimal adaptation lacking engagement and relevance.
Narrative Structure
Evaluates the structure and coherence of the adapted narrative.
Exemplary
4 PointsDemonstrates a sophisticated narrative structure with strong coherence and clarity.
Proficient
3 PointsExhibits a clear narrative structure with logical coherence.
Developing
2 PointsShows a basic narrative structure with some coherence but lacks clarity.
Beginning
1 PointsLacks clear structure and coherence in the narrative.
Performance Quality
Assesses the quality and effectiveness of the dramatic performance.
Exemplary
4 PointsDelivers an outstanding performance using advanced dramatic techniques and strong impact.
Proficient
3 PointsDelivers an effective performance using appropriate dramatic techniques.
Developing
2 PointsDelivers a basic performance with limited use of dramatic techniques.
Beginning
1 PointsStruggles to deliver a coherent performance with minimal dramatic techniques.
Collaboration and Communication
Assesses the ability to collaborate and communicate effectively in group settings.Group Collaboration
Evaluates the ability to collaborate effectively with peers during the project.
Exemplary
4 PointsShows leadership and facilitates effective collaboration within the group.
Proficient
3 PointsContributes effectively to group collaboration and communication.
Developing
2 PointsParticipates in group collaboration with some communication issues.
Beginning
1 PointsRequires support to participate effectively in group settings.