Book Club: Matilda by Roald Dahl
Dr. Samara Grossman
Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(354)
In this class, we will read Matilda and follow her crazy adventures while working on reading skills, critical thinking, analysis, enhancing vocabulary, outload book reading, and more!
Class experience
US Grade 2 - 4
This classic book by Roald Dahl (who also wrote Charlie and the Chocolate Factory among other classics), is a wonderful story for kids of all ages. We will do reading on our own before each class and practice our oral reading skills in class. During class we will do worksheets, discuss key plot points, our favorite parts, and other memorable moments. Before meeting 2: finish "The reading of Books- Chapter 1" through "The Parents- Chapter 9" Before meeting 3: read "Throwing the Hammer-...
3 lessons//3 Weeks
Week 1Lesson 1Class 1Introductions Rules and Expectations Fun Facts Read Aloud Questions Next Time, Homework, WorksheetsWeek 2Lesson 2Class 2Fun Facts Read Aloud Questions Next Time, Homework, WorksheetsWeek 3Lesson 3Class 3Fun Facts Read Aloud Questions See You Next Time!
This class is taught in English.
Students will strengthen their reading, critical reading, oral reading, development of thoughts, and discussion skills.
Hello! I am a school librarian, art teacher, and music teacher. Before that, I was the producing artistic director of a youth theater, doing musicals with kids and teens for the past 20 years (Matilda is also a Broadway Musical). I am also a freelance teaching artist throughout the NYC and NJ area teaching all ages from kindergarten through graduate students in the arts, writing, history, and literature. In 2018, I received my doctorate in Literary Studies with a musical theater dissertation.
Homework Offered
There is no assignment before the first class. Please read the following for the subsequent classes: Before meeting 2: finish "The reading of Books- Chapter 1" through "The Parents- Chapter 9" Before meeting 3: read "Throwing the Hammer- Chapter 10" through "Miss Honey's Story- Chapter 17"1 - 2 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
Grades Offered
We will be reading Matilda by Roald Dahl ISBN 0-590-99683-5 is my book- but any one will do!
Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(354)
Hello! Thank you for checking out my profile! For the past 20 years, I have been the producing artistic director of a youth theater company doing musicals with kids and teens. I do everything from picking the shows, auditions, directing,...
Group Class
$54
for 3 classes1x per week, 3 weeks
40 min
Completed by 53 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 7-10
3-7 learners per class
