Christmas Carol Vocabulary
Word
Solitude
Definition
Provision
Destitute
Endeavor
Abundance
Surplus
Incoherent
Macabre
Odious
Finale
Use a vocabulary above to complete the sentences below.
1. The man who stole from the church poor box is certainly _________________.
2. We were lucky because everyone brought two dozen cookies and we had a ______________.
3. He was __________________ when he first woke up. He didn’t even know what day it was.
4. The haunted hospital is really __________________.
5. Even if things are difficult, we must ________________ to succeed.
6. I couldn’t believe how many fireworks they let off during the grand _______________.
7. I enjoy being around family and friends, but some people enjoy _________________.
8. I was feeling _________________ when I lost my purse. I had all of my money and my phone in
it.
9. I put an extra water bottle and granola bar in my bag. It was a __________________ in case I got
lost.
10. We are lucky because we have good jobs, a nice home, a car that works, and enough food to eat.
For many, it seems like we live in ____________________.
Christmas Carol Preview
Brainstorm a list of things you already know about “A Christmas Carol”
Read the “Building Background” section on page 250.
Record five significant facts about the author of the original story, Charles Dickens.
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