Introductions!

Self Intro

When your name is called, tell me your name and one of the following

the title of a story you like, and why you like the story, OR

a character from a story you like, and why you like the character

Sec 1 Literature

What is Literature?

Ever read a story?

Ever liked a character?

Ever learned something from a storybook?

THAT is Literature!

What will I need?

Matilda by Roald Dahl

A3 / Drawing-block-size paper for mindmap

pens/pencils/markers (colored if you want) for mindmapping

Plastic folder for notes

Living Through Literature (for semester 2)

Assignments and Projects

Assignments to be finished punctuallyHomework – written assignments to be done on foolscap

Class work – worksheets to be completed in class

Mind map – graded

Projects form marks for CA1 and CA2

MATILDA

About the Author...

Written by Roald Dahl

Has written many books for young readers

http://www.roalddahl.com/

About Matilda...

What do you notice about these pictures?

For this lesson...

Read the first chapter and answer the following questions on paper:

What are parents usually like?

In what ways are Matilda's parents different?

How would you describe Matilda?