The Twits - Lesson 2: Introducing Mr. Twit - PowerPoint

Embarking on an English lesson centred around Roald Dahl's character Mr Twit, students are tasked with delving deeper into the story 'The Twits'. The lesson objectives are clear: to revisit what has been learnt about the famous author Roald Dahl and to read the first three chapters of the book to compile a fact file on Mr Twit. The lesson begins with an engaging activity where each student must quickly recall a fact about Dahl, with the last one standing crowned as the winner. This interactive approach ensures that the class is primed and ready to explore Dahl's literary world.

Following the warm-up, the lesson shifts to making predictions about the book 'The Twits'. Students are encouraged to consider what draws them to a book, be it the cover, author, genre, or blurb, and then to examine the covers of 'The Twits' for hints about the story. They analyse the blurb and title, using evidence to support their opinions. After this, the students focus on the character of Mr Twit by reading up to the chapter entitled 'Dirty Beards'. Working in pairs, they draw and label a picture of Mr Twit, using only the descriptions provided in the text. The lesson concludes with a plenary where volunteers share their illustrations, and the class discusses their discoveries about the character of Mr Twit, deepening their understanding of Roald Dahl's creative genius.