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A Christmas Carol
A Christmas Carol

Chapter V · Stave V: The End of It

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STAVE V: THE END OF IT YES!

The transformed Scrooge sends the prize turkey to the Cratchit family
Context Illustration Reading 15/48 · 5 lines
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Of course they can.
Hallo, my fine fellow!"
"Hallo!"
returned the boy.
"Do you know the Poulterer's, in the next street but one, at the corner?"
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/ˈɑːrkɪvɪst/
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

A Christmas Carol

Chapter V · Stave V: The End of It

Study this chapter through synchronized reading, listening, pronunciation, and contextual vocabulary.

Reading 15/48 · 5 reading units · Lines 71–75

Line 1
Of course they can.
Line 2
Hallo, my fine fellow!"
Line 3
"Hallo!"
Line 4
returned the boy.
Line 5
"Do you know the Poulterer's, in the next street but one, at the corner?"
All words in this reading · 22

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at

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From this reading "Do you know the Poulterer's, in the next street but one, at the corner?"

boy

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From this reading returned the boy.

but

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From this reading "Do you know the Poulterer's, in the next street but one, at the corner?"

can

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From this reading Of course they can.

corner

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course

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From this reading Of course they can.

Do

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From this reading "Do you know the Poulterer's, in the next street but one, at the corner?"

fellow

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From this reading Hallo, my fine fellow!"

fine

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From this reading Hallo, my fine fellow!"

Hallo

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From this reading Hallo, my fine fellow!"

in

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know

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my

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From this reading Hallo, my fine fellow!"

next

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Of

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From this reading Of course they can.

one

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Poulterer's

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returned

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From this reading returned the boy.

street

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the

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From this reading returned the boy.

they

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From this reading Of course they can.

you

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From this reading "Do you know the Poulterer's, in the next street but one, at the corner?"

Chapter Quiz

Use these questions to verify literal comprehension before continuing to the next chapter.

What is the central narrative or theme conveyed in this section of Stave V: The End of It?

Which core linguistic virtue or character attribute is emphasized in this passage?

According to the text: "STAVE V: THE END OF IT...", what tone does the author establish?

Shadowing Practice

Repeat the selected source lines aloud to practice rhythm, stress, and clear US English pronunciation.

Narrator: STAVE V: THE END OF IT
Narrator: said, "Good morning, sir!