Задания по книге «Рождество Эркюля Пуаро» Агаты Кристи
Автор: Христенко Людмила Васильевна
Организация: МБОУ школа №8
Населенный пункт: г. Жуковский
Аннотация к заданиям по книге "Hercule Poirot's Christmas" Агаты Кристи предназначена для уроков английского языка или литературы в 7–10 классах, развивая навыки чтения, анализа текста, критического мышления и говорения в формате детективного жанра.
Цели задания
Разбор сюжета, персонажей и тем романа для понимания структуры детектива. Формирование словаря (alibi, motive, clue) и умения аргументировать мнения
Уровни сложности
- Базовый: ответы на вопросы по сюжету (устно/письменно, 10–15 мин).
- Повышенный: анализ характеров и творческие задачи (эссе 150 слов, таблица, 20–30 мин).
- Продвинутый: дискуссия тем (групповая, с предсказанием убийцы).[2]
Материалы и оценка
Текст книги (отрывки), таблица алиби. Оценка по рубрике: точность фактов — 4 балла, анализ — 4 балла, креативность — 2 балла. Итого 10 баллов.
Tasks for "Hercule Poirot's Christmas" by Agatha Christie are designed for English language learners or literature classes (grades 7-10), focusing on plot comprehension, character analysis, and detective themes to build reading, vocabulary, and critical thinking skills.
Plot Questions
- Why does Simeon Lee invite his family for Christmas, and how does this create tension among them?
- Describe the murder scene: what sounds do the family hear, and what do they find in Simeon's locked room?
- Explain the key clues like the burst balloon rubber and the stone cannonball. Character Analysis
- Compare Simeon's sons: Alfred (loyal), George (thrifty MP), David (resentful), and Harry (prodigal son). What motivates each?
- How does Pilar Estravados evolve from pretended granddaughter to her true role in the story?
- Analyze Superintendent Sugden: why does Poirot suspect his identity, and what physical traits link him to Simeon?
Themes and Discussion
- Why is Christmas an ironic setting for murder in the novel, highlighting family greed and secrets?
- Discuss motives: inheritance, revenge from the diamond mines past, or emotional scars?
- How does Poirot act as a "father confessor," revealing family truths beyond the crime?
Creative Tasks
- Write a 150-word diary entry from Harry Lee's perspective on Christmas Eve, defending his alibi.
- Complete the motives and alibis table for suspects, then predict the killer.
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Character |
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Motive |
Alibi at Murder Time |
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Alfred Lee |
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Inheritance fears |
In drawing room with family |
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Harry Lee |
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Debts and resentment |
In his bedroom |
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Pilar Estravados |
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Unknown family secret |
With Stephen fetching balloons |
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Stephen Farr |
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Father's business grudge |
With Pilar outside |
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Supt. Sugden |
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Personal vengeance |
Patrolling the house |



