This is a cross-curricular advanced novel study and mathematical problem-solving instructional strategies for Matilda by Roald Dahl.

Included in this resource:

— Teacher Guide with ideas for implementation

— Chapter-by-chapter Thinking Frameworks

— Original Nonfiction texts to build background knowledge

—Mathematical Problem-Solving Instructions and Student Practice Pages

— Math Race Game

— Suggested Answer Key

— Pre- and Post-Reading Thinking Frameworks based on essential questions

— Additional research/writing prompts

— Full Socratic Seminar Guide

— Rigorous Analysis Guides for: Vocabulary, Character, Genre, Symbolism, Plot Structure, Settings, and Theme

This novel study guide is designed to use with high-level 2nd and 3rd grade students, and was specifically designed with gifted learners in mind. The level of depth in questioning and discussion will be at the teacher’s discretion, based on student need and readiness.

This novel study encourages readers to develop their critical thinking skills through rigorous, high level, open-ended questions that force thinking beyond surface level.

Students will develop an understanding of literary elements, themes, character and plot development, and symbolism, while analyzing deep and complex questions in regards to the genre of science fiction.

Students will meet objectives for deep thinking using a combination of discussion, independent and/or group reading, and answer questions based on the icons of Depth and Complexity. These questions are designed to be high-level and open-ended, so that students have to think critically to arrive at an answer. Many questions will help students form deeper understandings of global concepts.

Upon completing this novel study, students will have a greater understanding of the genre of historical fiction, as well as develop their ability to analyze figurative language, and theme. It is the hope of the author that this novel is an engaging way to deepen students’ thinking about literature and global issues as well.

Primary Math Race is a game-like unit which is designed to introduce and reinforce students’ math problem solving strategies. In this unit, students will work in cooperative partnerships/teams to complete challenging math problems, implementing appropriate strategies to work through unique tasks. Students will be able to showcase their strategies, discuss their solution paths, and attend to precision in solving.

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Check out my other advanced novel study units based on Depth and Complexity!

Advanced Novel Study for Chasing Vermeer

Advanced Novel Study for The Phantom Tollbooth

Advanced Novel Study for The One and Only Ivan

Advanced Novel Study for The Mysterious Benedict Society

Advanced Novel Study for Rump

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