Letter to Scrooge

This persuasive writing worksheet supports students in Grades 5, 6, and 7 as they develop argumentation, reasoning, empathy, and audience awareness through A Christmas Carol. By writing a letter to Ebenezer Scrooge before his supernatural encounters, learners offer advice on kindness, generosity, and the true meaning of Christmas while explaining why he should change his behavior.

Learning Goals

• Persuasive & Argumentative Writing (Grades 5-7): Students present clear advice supported by reasoning and explanation.
• Moral & Ethical Reasoning: Learners reflect on values such as compassion, generosity, and responsibility.
• Text-to-Self Connection: Students connect Dickens’s message to personal beliefs and experiences.
• Writing with Purpose & Audience: Learners tailor tone and content to address Scrooge as their intended reader.

Instructional Benefits

• Teacher-Created Resource: Designed by educators to align with upper elementary and middle school ELA standards.
• Guided Letter Format: Supports organization and clarity while encouraging authentic voice.
• Builds Empathy & Reflection: Helps students consider how advice and perspective can influence change.
• Flexible Use: Suitable for classwork, homework, assessment, journaling, or homeschool instruction.

This letter to Scrooge worksheet helps students strengthen persuasive writing and ethical reasoning through meaningful engagement with a classic text. By advising Scrooge before his transformation, learners practice argument structure, empathy, and moral reflection while reinforcing themes of redemption and compassion. Whether used in a classroom or homeschool setting, this printable activity offers a thoughtful, low-prep way to connect literature with purposeful writing.

This worksheet is part of our A Christmas Carol collection.