Question

part 6: fun activity - scrooges christmas resolution
create a list of 5 new years resolutions scrooge might make for himself, based on what he
learned from the spirits.
be more generous to use in need. treat employee with
kindness and fairness. build and maintain meaningful

Explanation:

To create Scrooge's New Year's resolutions, we draw from his transformation in A Christmas Carol. The Spirits taught him about compassion, connection, and self - improvement.

1. Generosity to those in need: The Ghost of Christmas Present and the Cratchit family’s situation showed him the suffering of the poor. Resolving to be more generous (e.g., donating to charities, helping the homeless) aligns with his new - found empathy.
2. Treat employees fairly: Bob Cratchit’s overwork and low pay under Scrooge’s old ways highlight the need for better treatment. A resolution to give fair wages, reasonable working hours, and kindness to employees (like Bob) comes from lessons about exploitation.
3. Build meaningful relationships: Scrooge was isolated. The Spirits’ visions of lost loved ones (like Belle) and the Cratchits’ family bond showed him the value of connections. Resolving to nurture relationships with family, friends, and neighbors is a key change.
4. Celebrate holidays with others: Scrooge’s past isolation during Christmas (and other holidays) was transformed by the Spirits’ visits. Resolving to join in holiday celebrations, host gatherings, or participate in community events reflects his new - found joy in togetherness.
5. Reflect on actions daily: The Ghost of Christmas Future’s warnings about his lonely death and unremembered life push him to self - assess. A resolution to reflect on how his actions impact others and grow as a person ensures he stays on the path of goodness.

Answer:

1. Be more generous to people in need (e.g., donate to charities, help the homeless).
2. Treat employees (like Bob Cratchit) with kindness, give fair wages, and reasonable working hours.
3. Build and maintain meaningful relationships with family, friends, and neighbors.
4. Actively participate in and celebrate holidays (especially Christmas) with others.
5. Take time each day to reflect on my actions and how they affect those around me, striving to be a better person.