Day 1: The Parents

Target: I can compare "Doting" and "Ignorant" parents.
The Hook
Word of the day: ADORATION (loving someone perfectly).
Question: Are Matilda's parents doting?
Read Aloud & Discuss
Pre-Read: Packet Page 6 (Vocab: Adoration/Ignorant).
Listen: Chapters 1-2 (Reader of Books).
Discuss: Packet Page 7, Q1 & Q2 (Describing Matilda & her Parents).
Activity: Smart Chart
1. Discuss: Is "Wormwood" a good name? (Packet Pg 7).
2. Draw: A Doting parent vs. an Ignorant parent.
3. Extra: Vocab sentences on Page 6.
Closing
Share your charts with a partner.
Success Criteria: I can describe what makes Matilda's parents different.

Day 2: The Library

Target: I can identify my own "Safe Place."
The Hook
Word of the day: TRANSPORTED (carried away).
Think: How do books move you without moving you?
Read Aloud & Discuss
Pre-Read: Packet Page 6 (Transported/Devouring).
Listen: Chapter 2 (The Library).
Discuss: Packet Page 7, Q3 & Q4 (How books change her feelings).
Activity: Safe Places
1. Draw your "Safe Place" (like Matilda's library).
2. Packet Page 8: British vs. American English chart.
(Telly vs TV, Boot vs Trunk)
Closing
Share one British word you learned.
Success Criteria: I can explain why the library helps Matilda feel better.

Day 3: The First Plan

Target: I can evaluate if a punishment is fair.
The Hook
Fairness Check: Is it fair when adults are mean?
Word of the day: TOLERATE (put up with).
Read Aloud & Discuss
Pre-Read: Packet Page 6 (Sensitive/Tolerate).
Listen: Chapter 3 (Car Dealer).
Discuss: Packet Page 7, Q6 (Why play tricks?) & Page 10, Q1 (Magic Medicine).
Activity: The Judge's Table
1. Packet Page 7, Q2: Was Matilda justified? Debate YES or NO.
2. Frustration Jar: Write down a frustration to trap in the jar.
3. Draw Matilda's "Magic Medicine."
Closing
Crumple your frustration paper and toss it!
Success Criteria: I can make a decision about whether Matilda was right or wrong.

Day 4: The Superglue

Target: I can write a persuasive letter.
The Hook
Word of the day: BEASTLY (nasty).
Why did Matilda use the Superglue?
Read Aloud & Discuss
Pre-Read: Packet Page 6 (Beastly/Applauding).
Listen: The Hat and the Superglue.
Discuss: Packet Page 7, Q7. Did the prank work?
Activity: Letter Writing
Packet Page 8, Activity 3:
Write a letter to Mr. & Mrs. Wormwood.
Explain why their treatment of Matilda is wrong. Tell them to be nice!
Closing
Strike a "Powerful Brain" Pose!
Success Criteria: I can use words to explain why treating people badly is wrong.
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