Using Similes in Poetry; Complete Lesson – Matilda

This download includes a complete, English lesson on the sixteenth chapter of the book Matilda by Roald Dahl. The lesson focuses on how to use similes and create poetry. The lesson uses the events in the chapter as a base. Children will read and discuss the chapter. There is a detailed PowerPoint to ensure children understand similes and look in detail at a short poem. The class will write a simile poem together and then the children will use writing frames and cloze sheets to create their own. There is also a short chapter summary sheet for children to complete to reflect on the chapter read. You will need a copy of the book Matilda; everything else needed is included in this download.

This download includes:
- Full and detailed lesson plan

- Complete lesson PowerPoint
- Poem prompt sheet
- Example anchor chart

- Cloze sheet and answers
- Chapter review sheets

This lesson is also available as part of a big all chapter bundle