Matilda - Roald Dahl
You will find the text we are reading HERE.
What do you think the book will be about?
Have you ever heard about Roald Dahl?
Roald Dahl is a very famous author. Have you watched Charlie and the Chocolate Factory with Johnny Depp?
He is also the author of the book that we are going to read: Matilda.
1. First of all, work on your own and write down 5 words that you think of when you see the cover of the book.
2. Compare your words with your neighbour - which words are the same and which are not?
Be prepared to share your thoughts with the whole class.
Before we start reading - discuss the questions below with your neighbour. Take notes since I want you to be able to tell the whole class as well.
1. Do you remember how old you were when you started reading?
2. What was the first book that you read and what was it about?
3. Do you remember your first day at school, when you were 6-7 years old? What happened and how did you feel?
1. Do you remember how old you were when you started reading?
2. What was the first book that you read and what was it about?
3. Do you remember your first day at school, when you were 6-7 years old? What happened and how did you feel?
Before reading!
1. Quizlet / Quizlet live. We will take a look at some words that you will find in the text.
First of all, work individually and if it works... we will try Quizlet live!
2. I will read the first chapters to you.
3. You listen and underline words you don't understand.
4. Together we will collect words and I will help you understand them.
After reading chapters 1 and 2:
Go to the worksheet and answer the questions. You may choose to write in a Google document or in your notebook. (Don't use AI to answer the questions. I will see it directly if you do. Use your brains - learn!)
You find the worksheet HERE or in Classroom.
Roald Dahl uses fantastic adjectives to describe his characters. Below are 30 adjectives to help you describe Matilda, Miss Honey, and Miss Trunchbull.
First, we practice in Quizlet.
Then, match the vocabulary to their Swedish translations and definitions.
Pick the best adjectives for each character and use them in your writing.
Words: formidable, tyrannical, bookish, menacing, modest, sensitive, brilliant, gifted, gentle, massive, cruel, intellectual, resilient, oppressive, compassionate, timid, courageous, malicious, humble, ferocious, inquisitive, extraordinary, benevolent, terrifying, precocious, empathetic, authoritarian, imaginative, monstrous, determined
Which words can be used to describe: Matilda, Miss Honey and Ms Trunchbull?
"But that's dishonest, Daddy," Matilda said. "It's cheating."
What does Matilda mean? Why is her dad being dishonest?
Before reading chapters 5-6
Together, we will read chapters 4-6
In pairs, answer the questions below:
Both of you write your answers in Trelson, but you may also talk to and help each other.
a How old is Matilda when she goes to school for the first time?
b How many children does Crunchem Hall have?
c How many other children are in Matilda’s group?
d How old is Miss Honey?
How many miles are Miss Trunchbull’s car on the clock?
h How old is Hortensia?
i How many times was Hortensia in The Chokey in her first year?
k Why does Matilda start going to school later than other children?
l Why does Miss Honey try to stay calm when Matilda multiplies twelve sevens?
m Why does Miss Honey go to see Miss Trunchbull?
n Why does Miss Trunchbull like Mr Wormwood? …
o Why does Miss Trunchbull think Matilda is a bad girl? …
p Why does Miss Honey go to see Matilda’s parents? …
q Why doesn’t Mr Wormwood want to see Miss Honey? …
r Why does Miss Trunchbull put children in The Chokey? …
s Why doesn’t Miss Trunchbull like Amanda’s hair? …
t Why does Miss Trunchbull make Bruce eat the cake?
Let's finish the book!
Read chapters 7-9.
Final assignment
First, plan your essay. Create a mind map.
Show Sara!
Then go to Trelson and write your essay. Write at least 150 words, size 12.
1. Standing Up for What’s Right
Matilda often stands up against unfairness. Write about a moment in the book where she showed bravery. Would you have done the same thing? Why or why not? Have you ever stood up for someone or something? What happened?
2. The Perfect Teacher
Miss Honey is described as kind and caring. What qualities make her a good teacher? Do you think she is the perfect teacher? Why or why not?What is a perfect teacher for you? Explain, give examples and motivate your opinions.
3. Your Own Ending
Imagine a different ending for Matilda. What would happen to Matilda, Miss Honey, and miss Trunchbull? Write about your new version of the ending i.e. write a new last chapter!
Imagine a different ending for Matilda. What would happen to Matilda, Miss Honey, and miss Trunchbull? Write about your new version of the ending i.e. write a new last chapter!
