Discover the Magic of Roald Dahl’s “The Witches” with Our Comprehensive Teaching Resource - 2024 Unlock the enchanting world of Roald Dahl’s “The Witches” with our expertly crafted teaching resource, “Behind the Book: The Witches.” Designed to inspire and engage students, this resource offers a deep dive into one of Dahl’s most captivating stories, combining fun activities, insightful discussion prompts, and creative tasks that bring the book to life in the classroom. Key Features? Engaging Starter Tasks: Kick off the lesson with activities that warm up young minds. Challenge students to form the longest words from “The Witches” letters, sparking their interest and setting the stage for deeper exploration. Comprehensive Discussion Prompts: Foster critical thinking with questions about the portrayal of witches in literature and popular culture. Encourage students to compare good and evil witches, discuss cultural differences, and reflect on the historical and mythical aspects of witchcraft. Interactive Video and Reflection Tasks: Use multimedia resources to captivate your class. Students can watch trailers of “The Witches” adaptations (1990 and 2020) and share their preferences, enhancing their understanding of different interpretative approaches. Creative Design Activities: Inspire creativity by having students design their own witch, drawing from the characteristics learned in the lesson. This hands-on task not only solidifies their knowledge but also allows for artistic expression. Vocabulary Building: Expand students’ lexicons with a dedicated word bank. Students can learn new words and their meanings, enriching their language skills in a fun and contextual way. Reflection and Extension Tasks: Encourage reflective thinking with tasks that ask students to ponder what they enjoyed, what they did well, and what they could improve on. Extension activities, such as researching famous fictional witches, provide opportunities for further learning and exploration. Why Choose Our Resource? Roald Dahl’s “The Witches” is a timeless story filled with imagination, humor, and a touch of darkness. Our resource delves into the author’s inspirations, including his childhood experiences and the influence of his mother, offering students a richer understanding of the narrative. This teaching pack is meticulously designed to make learning engaging, effective, and memorable. Perfect for Roald Dahl Day and Beyond Ideal for Roald Dahl Day celebrations or any literature unit, our resource is versatile and adaptable, ensuring that your students stay engaged and motivated. With a blend of activities that cater to different learning styles, “Behind the Book: The Witches” is an invaluable addition to your teaching toolkit. Find more resources like this on my store: Mr. Mac’s resource packs! <3

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Struggling to teach English Language AS / A Level? Then you’ve come to the right place! Check out this ‘two sheet’ essay guide! What does it include? -58 hyperlinks to terminology associated with the language levels. -An essay guide - Simply scaffolded! -‘Teacher prompts’ to help with deeper analysis. -A pupil response with examiner feedback!

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