Turn readers into investigative journalists. The 11th and final lesson plan that accompanies The Twits by Roald Dahl asks the question "What happened to Mr. and Mrs. Twit?" The lesson plan uses mind maps and group discussion to help answer the question.

Concepts

roald dahl, critical thinking, children's literature, news reporting

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Additional Tags

english language arts

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Instructional Ideas

• Create a timeline of events to summarize the novel from chapter one through 28 before beginning the lesson

Classroom Considerations

• Requires props such as two bundles of old clothes, two pairs of shoes, and a walking stick
• Read up to the final chapter of The Twits before beginning the lesson

Pros

• Includes suggested activities to help extend the learning
• Teaches learners to develop theories and draw conclusions based on evidence

Cons

• Lacks graphic organizers or models to help writers create a news report

Common Core

W.3.2.a W.4.2.a W.5.2.a W.6.2.a W.7.2.a