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Chapter Questions

Identify Story Elements Recall Details

Match Sequence

Compare & Contrast Summarize State Main Idea Describe Classify

Plan Interview Infer Outcomes

Draw Conclusions Identify Supporting Evidence Motivations Identify Cause & Effect

State & Defend An Opinion Make Judgements

Predict Design Create Imagine Alternatives

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Before You Teach

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Compare and contrast two characters from the novel.

Attribu tes forComparison

CHARACTER TWO

CHARACTER ONE

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List the main events of Matilda in the order in which they occurred.

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Graphic Organizer TransparenciesThe three Graphic Organizer Transparencies included in our Li tera ture Ki t

are especially suited to astudy of Matilda. Below are suggestions for using each organizer in your classroom,or they may be adapted to suit the individual needs of your students. The transparencies can be used on an

overhead projector in teacher-led activities, and/or photocopied for use as student worksheets.To evaluate students responses to any of the organizers, you may wish to use the Assessment Rubric (on page 4).

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1DESCRIBING WHEELUsing a Describing Wheel, students are given theopportunity to expand their thinking and knowledge of aparticular topic addressed in this novel. They are asked toselect one topic of interest and place it in the inner wheelof the diagram (i.e. parrots, newts). Following this they are

asked to consider describing words about the topic, whichthey are to enter between the spokes. Found on Page 53.

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Choose a subject dealt with in Matilda (i.e. used cars, newts, parrots, famous authors,magic tricks, Olympics, England). Place the name of the subject in the center of the

wheel and add describing words about your topic between the spokes. You may have to do some resear ch on your chos en topic to co me up with some good descr ibing word s.

2 SEQUENCE CHARTThe plot of Matilda is lled with memorable events somuch so that it is a tall order to isolate the main eventsof the novel, as this assignment expects. In assigning theSequence Chart activity, it might be helpful for the teacher toremind the students that each event selected should be a keycomponent in moving the plot toward the climax of the novel(the scene where Matilda vanquishes Trunchbull).Found on Page 54.

3 COMPARE AND CONTRAST MATRIXMatilda features an array of fascinating characters,

from the quiet, sacricing Miss Honey, to the rude andhorrible Miss Trunchbull. For this activity the students are tochoose any two characters from the novel. They are to enterthe names of the two characters at the top of the framework.They are then to choose three attributes (either physicalfeatures or personality traits) to record under each charactersname. Found on Page 55.


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Before You Read

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Chapters Nine to Ten Answer the questions in complete sentences.

1. Who would you say is the most interesting adult you have ever met? What madethis person so special?

Vocabulary

1. The actress arrived at the restaurant at precisely noon. a) exactly b) nearly c) barely d) supercially2. My aunt is a very frail woman. a) intelligent b) delicate c) rude d) faulty

3. I thought that little toy car would intrigue you. a) delight b) annoy c) interest d) stupify

4. The cook was most casual in her approach to making dinner.a) reluctant b) eager c) patient d) nonchalant

5. Matilda proved to be a most exceptional young lady. a) tiny b) stubborn c) unusual d) strong-looking

6. I saw the hockey player pivot on his skates in a most unusual manner. a) topple b) rotate c) trip d) sink

7. Trunchbull tottered briey before entering the room. a) staggered b) gloated c) cursed d) scowled

Synonyms are words with similar meanings. Use the context ofthe sentences below to help you circle the best synonym for theunderlined word in each sentence. If you cannot determine themeaning from the context, consult a dictionary.

2. Who is one person you would not want for a teacher (this person does not have tobe a teacher)? What made you choose this person?


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After You Read

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Chapters Nine to Ten

Part A 1. The name on the gate at the Wormwood house said:

A BCD

Cosy Nook

Eagles Nest

Fair Haven

Cottage Supreme

2. When Miss Honey came to the door, Mr. Wormwood thought: A BCD

she was giving away free samples of shampooshe was a politician

she was taking a survey

she was selling rafe tickets

3. Mr. Wormwood told Miss Honey she had come at an inconvenient timebecause they were:

A BCD

having a private discussion

playing Scrabble

watching television

eating supper

4. Mr. Wormwoods first name was: A BCD

Harry

Jack

Ray

Joe

5. Mr. Wormwood said that he read the following two magazines from cover tocover every week:

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Time and Newsweek

Autocar and Motor

Trains and Racecar

Trail and Stream and Readers Digest

Put a check mark (4

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After You Read

Chapters Nine to Ten

Part B

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Answer each question with a complete sentence.

Imagine you are one of the following students and writea journal entry describing what happened to you asdescribed in the last chapter: Amanda Thripp, JuliusRottwinkle, or Horensia.

Journal Activity

1. What was one thing that Miss Honey found astonishing about Matildas parents?

2. What was ironic about Mrs. Wormwood telling Miss Honey, You chose books. I choselooks?

6. Describe one of the tricks that Hortensia played on Trunchbull.

3. Describe how Matilda got along with the other children in her class.

4. Why didnt the parents of the children in Matildas school complain about Trunchbull?

5. Describe The Chokey . Why was it so feared among the students?

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