Matilda by Roald Dahl Activities
May 17th 2010 00:02
Matilda by Roald Dahl is a children’s classic. Many students will have already seen the movie by the time they reach your classroom, but that is not a reason to avoid this book. Roald Dahl did a great service to elementary school teachers when he wrote Matilda. The teaching opportunities abound in this book.
Matilda is a tiny genius who is stuck with a trashy, overbearing family. Her parents ignore her completely when they aren't being horribly nasty to her. She learns to take care of herself and cleverly manages to get back at them a few times. Entering school doesn't turn out to be the wonderful learning institution she might have hoped though. Faced with a enormous and evil headmistress, Matilda uses her superior abilities in this delightful story.
Matilda by Roald Dahl is a great read-aloud book for an elementary school classroom. Imaginative and exciting, the story will engage your class. This article gives instructions on creating a comprehensive book report that incorporates vocabulary, reading comprehension and writing.
Matilda is a tiny genius who is stuck with a trashy, overbearing family. Her parents ignore her completely when they aren't being horribly nasty to her. She learns to take care of herself and cleverly manages to get back at them a few times. Entering school doesn't turn out to be the wonderful learning institution she might have hoped though. Faced with a enormous and evil headmistress, Matilda uses her superior abilities in this delightful story.
Matilda by Roald Dahl is a great read-aloud book for an elementary school classroom. Imaginative and exciting, the story will engage your class. This article gives instructions on creating a comprehensive book report that incorporates vocabulary, reading comprehension and writing.
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