Introduction
This is to help you comprehend what you are reading. In order to help you remember the main points in the story, highlight or write down plot details or other information you want to remember. You can think about this information after you have finished reading.
Task
Students will start reading Matilda. Before reading, I will tell them to make a "map" of main characters and events in a chapter. After students read the first chapter, they will be asked to look at notes they made to write a summary. Students will then complete a worksheet and keep adding to their notes as they continue to read. The worksheet will include vocabulary and comprehension questions. Students need to go to the online quiz as well to take an additional Metilda quiz.
Process
Read the book, discuss in class and create a 4-5 sentence paragraph summarizing that chapter. Answer a list of questions also.
1.) Mr. and Mrs. Wormwood
2) Ms. Honey
3) Miss Trunchbull
4.) Fred's Parrot
5) Pranks
6) Hair dye
7) Poem
8) Scary person
9) Parents
10.) Throw Hammer
Go to these websites for extra credit about the fun book Matilda!
http://www.funtrivia.com/playquiz/quiz92804aa22e8.html
http://www.bookrags.com/studyguide-matilda/free-quiz.html#gsc.tab=0
Evaluation
Answer questions for each chapter to help find important and minor details.
1)What does Mr. Wormwood do for a living?
When does Matilda start reading?
Was Matilda's Dad a good man?
2.) What is the first prank Matilda plays?
Does she feel bad about it?
Why did she do it?
3.) What does Matilda use to play her next prank?
Does she get caught?
4.) Is Matilda good at math?
Is Miss Honey surprised?
How are Miss Honey and Miss Trunchbull different?
5.) What is the chokey?
What does throwing the hammer mean?
6) What does Miss Honey say to Matilda's parents?
How do they react?
7.) Does Miss Trunchbull ever change?
8.) Do any of the parents find out about what Miss Trunchbull does?
9.) Does Miss Honey want Matilda to find out about her life?
10.) How does the story end?
How does it make you feel?
Conclusion
Good job! Good reading habits will help students have great comprehension and literary skills!