Matilda Novel Study
In this 6 week course, students will read and study the Roald Dahl book Matilda.
Kristen Freeman
Average rating:
4.8
Number of reviews:(116)
What's included
6 live meetings
3 in-class hoursClass Experience
In this fun novel study, students will dive into the world of Matilda. Matilda is a sweet girl with great intelligence and magical powers. Her life is filled with colorful characters from her sweet teacher Miss Honey to her terrorizing principal Miss Trunchbull. This book is sure to bring laughter as we follow the adventures of Matilda. This class will be structured as follows: Week 1: We will introduce the novel and the author. Students will make predictions on what they think will happen in the book. We will begin to read the novel together. Students will complete reading chapters 1-5 for homework. Week 2: We will review chapters 1-5. We will begin worksheets on the main characters. Students will answer reading comprehension questions. They will read chapters 6-10 for homework.. Week 3: We will review chapters 6-10. We will continue to work on character analysis sheets. Students will answer reading comprehension questions. They will read chapters 11-15 for homework. Week 4: Students will review chapters 11-15. We will answer reading comprehension questions. Students will continue to work on character analysis and predict how the story will end. They will read chapters 16-21 for homework. Week 5: Students will review chapters 16-21. We will do a review over the entire book using questions. Students will share their favorite part and be assigned the final project. This will be a "your choice" project where students will choose an option to complete and bring to class to share. Week 6: Students will share their project with the class.
Learning Goals
Students will read and study the book Matilda.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
This book contains violence.
Supply List
Handouts will be given within 24 hours of the class start time. In addition, students will need the following items each week: A personal copy of Matilda pen/pencil paper Students will need items to create their final project. The items needed will depend on their project choice: Option 1: Create a movie poster. (Poster board, markers/colored pencils) Option 2: Create a show box scene (shoe box or plastic bin, construction paper, marks, people, cardboard, etc.) Option 3: Create a story poster (Poster board, markers, colored pencils)
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined June, 2019
4.8
116reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Liberty University
Hello! My name is Kristen Freeman! I love to teach, and I have been a teacher for the last 5 years. I love Language Arts, History, Phonics, Reading, and Writing! I believe that learning should be fun and exciting because learning is the most amazing thing. I am a wife, a stay at home mom, and a part time teacher!
I have a strong passion for education. I have a Bachelor's degree in education with a minor in child psychology! I have been a teacher for the last 6 years and have taught ESL online for the past 2 years. I have taught children of all ages during my teaching career, and I think that learning should be exciting no matter how old you are!
While I enjoy all types of classes, I am super passionate about reading, writing, and grammar! Children often struggle with these core areas and since they are the basis of education, they soon come to dislike reading and then learning. I believe that all children can learn and that sometimes it takes a different approach to unlock learning a new concept! That is why my classes focus on exciting approaches to basic content! Reviews
Live Group Class
$55
for 6 classes1x per week, 6 weeks
30 min
Completed by 23 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-11
3-10 learners per class
