The Twits by Roald Dahl is a nine lesson teaching unit which consists of a 87 slide PowerPoint presentation and a 13 worksheets.     The Twits (Roald Dahl) is a brilliant scheme of work for low ability learners featuring a series of detailed four part lessons designed to enhance and develop pupils' reading and understanding skills.     English Teaching Resources: The Twits (Roald Dahl) covers the key areas required by the National Curriculum at level 2/3 and includes a wide range of activities and lessons for pupils.     - A brief biography of The Twits author Roald Dahl with a short film about his life narrated by Michael Rosen   - A nine lesson scheme of work overview/plan using the four part lesson structure   - Exploring the text - making predictions using the title, blurb and front cover   - Descriptive writing study - creating character portraits using description from the text   - Analysis of key characters Mr Twit and Mrs Twit   - How Roald Dahl creates sympathy in the novel   - Storyboarding, comprehension questions and cloze exercises to consolidate understanding   - Writing empathetically as Muggle Wump the monkey   - Studying Roald Dahl's use of language - effective adjectives and verbs   - Understanding unfamiliar words - using a dictionary     Complete scheme of work overview - 87 slide PowerPoint - 13 pages of worksheets 

<p>For an engaging and creative approach to summarising a text, students are invited to transform chapters five to ten of 'The Twits' into a visual narrative with the Comic Strip Worksheet. This task encourages learners to distil the essence of the story into key scenes and dialogue, allowing them to express their understanding of the plot through the combination of images and text. By creating a comic strip, students can showcase their comprehension of the story's progression and their ability to identify significant moments, all while engaging with the material in a fun and interactive manner.</p>

<p>Additionally, the Using a Dictionary Worksheet is an excellent tool for expanding vocabulary and enhancing language skills. Students are tasked with identifying any words from 'The Twits' that are unfamiliar to them. They then utilise a dictionary to look up these words and note down their definitions. This exercise not only aids in understanding the context within the book but also promotes independent learning and research skills. It equips students with the ability to clarify meaning and enrich their vocabulary, which is fundamental in developing their proficiency in English.</p>

The Story so Far - Powerpoint

The Twits - Lesson 4: The Story so Far - PowerPoint

The Twits - Lesson 4: The Story so Far

English

Year 3

Year 4

Based on a Book

The Twits - Lesson 4: The Story so Far - Worksheet

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