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George’s Marvellous Medicine, Roald Dahl - Context lesson - 2024

Bring the magic and mischief of Roald Dahl’s “George’s Marvellous Medicine” into your classroom with our comprehensive teaching resource, “Behind the Book: George’s Marvellous Medicine.” This resource is designed to ignite students’ creativity, enhance their understanding of the story, and encourage critical thinking through a variety of interactive and engaging activities.

Key Features?

Captivating Starter Tasks: Begin the lesson with a word formation challenge using the letters from “George’s Marvellous Medicine.” This activity not only warms up students’ minds but also sets a playful and educational tone for the session.

Thought-Provoking Discussion Prompts: Stimulate in-depth discussions with questions about recent medical breakthroughs, preventative health practices, and global health issues. These prompts encourage students to think critically about the role of medicine and technology in our lives.

Interactive Video and Reflection Tasks: Utilize multimedia resources to explore medical advancements and ethical dilemmas in healthcare. Students can watch, discuss, and reflect on these topics, fostering a deeper understanding and engagement with the material.

Creative Design Activities: Inspire students to create their own magical potions, drawing from the themes in “George’s Marvellous Medicine.” These hands-on tasks allow for artistic expression and reinforce their comprehension of the story.

Vocabulary Building: Expand students’ vocabularies with a dedicated word bank. Students can learn new words and their meanings, enhancing their language skills in a contextual and engaging way.

Reflection and Extension Tasks: Promote reflective thinking with tasks that ask students to consider what they enjoyed, what they did well, and what they could improve. Extension activities, such as researching accidental inventions, provide opportunities for further exploration and creativity.

Why Choose Our Resource?

Roald Dahl’s “George’s Marvellous Medicine” is a delightful tale that combines humor, fantasy, and important life lessons. Our resource delves into the inspirations behind the book, including Dahl’s fascination with medicine and personal experiences. It’s perfect for Roald Dahl Day!

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Roald Dahl - Behind the Books - Carousel bundle (55+ slides + worksheets)

**Roald Dahl - Behind the Books - Carousel bundle - Perfect for three, forty five minute sessions! - 2024** Discover the enchanting and educational "Roald Dahl Collection: Behind the Book Series," a comprehensive bundle that brings three of Roald Dahl's most beloved stories—"The Witches," "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory," and "George's Marvellous Medicine"—to life in your classroom. This bundle is designed to captivate students' imaginations, enhance their literary understanding, and foster critical thinking through a wide range of interactive and creative activities. **Key Features?** **Engaging Starter Tasks:** Begin each lesson with fun and challenging word formation activities using the titles of each book. These exercises warm up students' minds and set a playful tone for the lessons. **In-Depth Discussion Prompts:** Stimulate thoughtful discussions with questions tailored to each story. Topics range from the portrayal of witches in literature and the origins of chocolate to medical breakthroughs and ethical dilemmas in healthcare. These prompts encourage students to think critically and connect personally with the material. **Interactive Video and Reflection Tasks:** Utilize carefully selected videos to illustrate key themes and concepts from each book. Students can watch, discuss, and reflect on what they've learned, promoting a deeper understanding and engagement with the stories. **Creative Design Activities:** Inspire students' creativity with hands-on tasks such as designing their own witches, creating unique chocolate factories, and brewing magical potions. These activities reinforce comprehension and allow for artistic expression. **Vocabulary Building:** Expand students' vocabularies with dedicated word banks for each book. Students can learn new words and their meanings, enhancing their language skills in a contextual and engaging manner. **Why Choose Our Resource Bundle?** Roald Dahl's stories are timeless classics that combine adventure, humor, and important life lessons. Our "Behind the Book Series" delves into the inspirations behind each story, providing students with a richer understanding of the narratives and their creation. This teaching bundle is meticulously designed to make learning engaging, effective, and memorable. Perfect for Roald Dahl Day and Beyond! Find more resources like this on my store: [Mr. Mac’s resource packs! <3](https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/CiaranMcAloran)

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