Matilda - lesson plans
This set of six lesson plans is based on one of Roald Dahl's best-known books, Matilda.
Each lesson has an English objective and a PSHE theme and features a lesson plan and accompanying worksheets and activity templates. PSHE themes include resilience, mindfulness and positive behaviours and English activities include persuasive writing and GPS (SPaG) tasks.
These Matilda teaching resources are based on specific chapters of this popular Roald Dahl story. Debate the rights and wrongs of Matilda’s actions towards her father, Mr Wormwood, explore resilience in the face of Matilda’s parents’ attitudes and consider the actions of Miss Trunchbull and Miss Honey. Perfect for your key stage 2 class on Roald Dahl Day!
What's inside?
Matilda lesson 1: based on chapter 1 The Reader of Books
PSHE objective: Identifying ways that resilience can help to overcome problems
Matilda lesson 2: based on chapter 3 The Hat and the Superglue
PSHE objective: Considering social and moral dilemmas
Matilda lesson 3: based on chapter 10 Throwing the Hammer
PSHE objective: Understanding that positive behaviour has its own rewards
Matilda lesson 4: based on chapter 19 The Practice
PSHE objective: Practising mindfulness as a way of being fully present
Matilda lesson 5: based on chapter 20 The Third Miracle
PSHE objective: Understanding how we can use our words and abilities for good
Matilda lesson 6: based on chapter 21 A New Home
PSHE objective: Considering how to manage change
