Matilda - Roald Dahl

Have you ever heard about Roald Dahl?

Roald Dahl is a very famous author. Perhaps you have watched Charlie and Chocolate factory with Johnny Depp?

He is also the author of the book that we are going to read: Matilda.

1. Take a look at the picture below. What do you think the book will be about?
First of all, work on your own and write down 5 words that you think of.
2. Compare your words with your neighbour - which words are the same and which are not?
Be prepared to tell the whole class about your thoughts.

3. Today (Monday) you need to finish your Letter to your future self. 

Homework for Thursday the 9th of September: 

1. Listen to Roald Dahl speaking about when he wrote the book. Scroll down to the yellow square below the characters:  Roald Dahl about writing Matilda

What did he have to do? How did he feel afterwards? 

2. Meet the characters. Click on the link to come to the text about the characters in Matilda. 

Just read through the text so that you know who you will meet in the book. The characters: Meet the characters