Day 4: The Ghost

Wednesday, Jan 21
Target: I can use evidence to predict what happens next.

Pre-Read: Vocab

Packet Page 3: Finish definitions for: Irritable, Sensitive, Applauding, Tolerate.

Read Aloud

Chapter 4: The Ghost
Listen for: How does Matilda make her parents believe the house is haunted?

Whole Group Discussion

Packet Page 4: Prediction.
Based on what we know, what will happen when Matilda goes to school?

Menu Work

Packet Page 5 (Activity 3): Write a letter to Mr. & Mrs. Wormwood explaining why they are wrong.

Success: I can write a persuasive letter to a character.

Day 5: Arithmetic

Monday, Jan 26
Target: I can explain Matilda's "Magic Medicine."

Pre-Read: Vocab

Packet Page 6: Define Prodigy and Genius.

Read Aloud

Chapter 5: Arithmetic
Listen for: How fast can Matilda calculate profit?

Whole Group Discussion

Packet Page 7 (Q1 & Q2):
1. What is "Matilda's Magic Medicine"?
2. Why isn't her father proud of her math skills?

Menu Work

Packet Page 4: Complete the Prediction section individually or with a partner.

Success: I can describe how Matilda uses her intelligence.

Day 6: The Platinum-Blond Man

Wednesday, Jan 28
Target: I can write a script for a play.

Pre-Read: Vocab

Packet Page 6: Define Chaos and Spellbound.

Read Aloud

Chapter 6: The Platinum-Blond Man
Listen for: The result of the "Hair Oil Switch."

Whole Group Discussion

Packet Page 7 (Q3):
How did she do it? Why did she choose this specific revenge?

Menu Work

Packet Page 9 (Activity 1): Write a short play or skit of Matilda's practical joke.

Success: I can write dialogue for a character.
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