Matilda

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• havo
• Leerjaar 2

Do you read books?

1. YES! :D
2. Occasionally
3. Not voluntarily :(
4. I dislike reading!

I ... read in my own time. (Dutch/English/other)

other than what you have to read for school ;)

1. often
2. sometimes
3. rarely
4. never

I ... read in my own time in English.

1. often
2. sometimes
3. rarely
4. never

My opinion on reading
in Dutch is that it is ....

1. Boring
2. Fun
3. Sometimes enjoyable
4. Educational

My opinion on reading
in English is that it is ....

1. Boring
2. Fun
3. Sometimes enjoyable
4. Educational

Why is reading important? Give 1 reason.

When we read, not only are we improving memory and empathy, but research has shown that it makes us feel better and more positive too. Science has shown that reading has some amazing health benefits, including helping with depression, cutting stress, and reducing the chances of developing Alzheimer’s later in life.

MATILDA

Matilda

Matilda is a genius and she loves books, but her parents don’t understand her intelligence and are cruel to her. Matilda’s brainpower is discovered by her teacher, Miss Honey, who helps her to develop her intellect – and amazing mental powers! But Miss Honey is also being mistreated by Miss Trunchbull, the cruel headmistress, so Matilda tries to find a way to help her ...

Silent reading

Read in silence

5 min

"The trunchbull"

Hortensia was quite tall for her age.

1. true
2. false

What does Hortensia call the school?

1. Jungle
2. Prison
3. Battlefield
4. Playground

Matilda and Lavender are afraid of Hortensia.

1. True
2. False

Miss Trunchbull loves very small children.

1. True
2. False

What does Miss Trunchbull have in her private room?

How many times has Hortensia been put in the Chockey in her first year?

Why was she put in there?

Let's read together

Miss Trunchbull

Who is Roald Dahl?

Task:

- Find 3 interesting facts about Roald Dahl.

- Find 3 Roald Dahl books that you would like to read. 

(In English!)