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Six lessons comprise a unit about Roald Dahl's George's Marvelous Medicine. Over time, scholars explore themes such as the power of words, exciting writing, and mixed feelings. They examine the writing's literary devices, persuasive language, punctuation, and text styles to improve writing. Pupils draw inferences and input grammar skills while planning a piece of writing.
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Concepts
roald dahl, children's literature, reading, reading comprehension, reading comprehension strategies, responding to literature, responding to reading, poetry, reading poetry, alliteration, onomatopoeia, rhyming, rhymes, rhyming words, literary devices, adverbs, Grammar, persuasive language, social awareness, responsible decision-making, self-awareness
Instructional Ideas
- Intertwine the unit with your English language arts curriculum
- Create a focus wall themed to the novel—showcase lesson objectives, social-emotional concepts, and finished products
Classroom Considerations
- Review every plan to decide which materials and preparation it requires
Pros
- A table of contents details each lesson's objective, theme, and book excerpt
- Touches on social-emotional concepts, including social awareness, responsible decision-making, and self-awareness
Cons
- None