Matilda

Matilda

The children in Matilda’s school were terrified of the Trunchbull. When have you been terrified of something? Write about it. Share your story with an adult.

By: Roald Dahl
Fiction

Discovery Questions

After your child receives and reads this book, Discuss one or more of the following questions to help him/her make connections and build comprehension.

  • The children in Matilda's school were terrified of the Trunchbull. When have you been terrified of something? Write about it. Share your story with a parent.
  • Matilda has a sort of magical ability. Think of another story where someone has extra-ordinary abilities. Use a Venn diagram. How are they like Matilda? How are they different? Share your diagram with a parent.
  • Mr. Wormwood says that no one ever got rich by being honest. Discuss this with three different adults you know. Share what you find with a parent.
  • The Trunchbull left town. She hates children, and should not be working at a school. Where does she go? What does she do? Write that story. Don't forget to draw and color the pictures. Share your story with a parent.

Book Details

Pages:
32
Grade Level:
5th+
Genre:
Fiction
Bilingual?
No
SEL
No
Multi-ethnic?
No
Student Favorite
Yes
Part of a Series
Yes
Book Code
#500
ISBN
9780142410370
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