The Twits

Run-on sentences using and are all too common in our youngsters' writing. Have them read these different paragraphs to determine where they can remove some of the ands. Consider doing this activity as a whole class on the overhead or...

In this word search activity about Roald Dahl's The Twits, students search for 13 words from the book. The 13 words are provided below the puzzle.

In this Roald Dahl worksheet packet, students complete a variety of activities related to books by Roald Dahl. They match characters with their descriptions. Students describe a trick they'd like to play. They fill in the blanks with 8...

For this first lines worksheet, students participate in matching fifteen book titles written by Roald Dahl to their fifteen opening lines by drawing a line from one to the other.

In this Roald Dahl quiz instructional activity, students complete a 15 question multiple choice quiz about the works of Roald Dahl. Included are detailed questions about events in his books.

In this Roald Dahl worksheet, students fill a form each time they read a book by Roald Dahl. They include their name, what they thought of the book, and a rating from 1-10. They place the book-plate back in the book before passing it on...

In this facts about the number ninety activity, students, in honor of Roald Dahl, share with family and friends nine facts about the number ninety. Students try to come up with some of their own facts about the number ninety as well as...

Enhance your lesson on compound words with this colorful PowerPoint. This presentation defines a compound word, lists various examples, as well as includes a class activity and assignment. Note: During the reading activity, have students...

Students develop a descriptive paragraph and organize their ideas using a graphic organizer that differentiates between a "telling" and a "showing" sentence. In this writing lesson, students visualize the traits of the main character in...

In this /ee/ vs. /i/ learning exercise, 4th graders choose the correct word to complete 20 sentences using words that sound almost the same, with immediate online feedback.