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Novel Study,Art Project& CommonCore2013 Copyright Renee Smalley1
About this LessonThe BFG is an amazing novel by Roald Dahl about a little girl named Sophie who is whisked away in themiddle of the night by a giant. At first, Sophie is worried that she will be eaten, but she quickly learnsthat she is in the presence of a kind and loving giant. The BFG has been a classic in my classroomfor many years. This novel is a must read for all children!This unit contains three different files to allow for differentiation in your classroom. The firstpacket contains 46 printables focusing on comprehension and reading/writing skills. The secondpacket is 23 pages of comprehension questions and the third packet is 23 pages of reading/writingskills. Simply choose a packet that works best for your students!This lesson features clipart/fonts from KB Fonts, Scrappin Doodles, Teaching in a Small Town, andDancing Crayons Designs. Included in this novel study are: Reading Comprehension Questions for Every Chapter - 23 Pages TotalCharacter AnalysisMake a PredictionFantasy vs. RealismSequenceCompare and ContrastKWHL- The GiantsTasty Treats - Match the Country with TasteSummaryBeginning, Middle, and EndPlotVisualizationStory MapMy Least Favorite FoodStory Strip SequencerContext CluesMain IdeaDream Big - Writing PromptOne Look is Worth a Thousand Words - Character DescriptionWhat are my QuestionsNewspaper ArticleDrawing ConclusionsThe BFG Book RecommendationSquiggle Art - Design a New CoverRenee Smalley2013 Copyright Renee Smalley2
Table of Contents About this Lesson . .Page 2 Table of Contents Pages 3-4(Staple pages 5-51 together to make a packet for each student.)Chapter One The BFG Packet Cover Page 5 Witching Hour Questions Page 6 Make a Prediction Page 7Chapter Two Who? Questions Page 8 Sequence Page 9Chapter Three The Snatch Questions . Page 10 Fantasy vs. Realism Page 11Chapter Four The Cave Questions . .Page 12 KWHL- The Giants Page 13Chapter Five The BFG Questions Page 14 Tasty Treats - Match the Country with Taste Page 15Chapter Six The Giants Questions Page 16 Compare and Contrast Page 17Chapter Seven Marvellous Ears Questions Page 18 Summary Page 19Chapter Eight Snozzcumbers Questions Page 20 My Least Favorite Food Page 21Chapter Nine Bloodbottler Questions Page 22 Plot Page 23Chapter Ten Frobscottle and Whizzpoppers Questions .Page 24 Visualization Page 25Chapter Eleven Journey to Dream Country Questions Page 26 Story Map Page 272013 Copyright Renee Smalley3
Table of Contents Cont.Chapter Twelve Dream Catching Questions Page 28 Beginning, Middle, and End Page 29Chapter Thirteen A Trogglehumper for the Fleshlumpeater Questions Page 30 Story Strip Sequencer Page 31Chapter Fourteen Dreams Questions Page 32 Context Clues .Page 33Chapter Fifteen The Great Plan Questions . Page 34 Main Idea Page 35Chapter Sixteen Mixing the Dream Questions . Page 36 Dream Big - Writing Prompt Page 37Chapter Seventeen Journey to London Questions Page 38 One Look is Worth a Thousand Words - Character Description Page 39Chapter Eighteen The Palace Questions Page 40 What are my Questions Page 41Chapter Nineteen The Queen Questions Page 42 Newspaper Article Page 43Chapter Twenty The Royal Breakfast Questions Page 44 Character Analysis Page 45Chapter Twenty One The Plan Questions Page 46 Drawing Conclusions Page 47Chapter Twenty Two Feeding Time Questions Page 48 The BFG Book Recommendation Page 49Chapter Twenty Three The Author Questions Page 50 Squiggle Art - Design a New Cover Page 51Common Core Page 52Credit Where Credit is Due Page 53Thank You! Page 542013 Copyright Renee Smalley4
My Novel Study ofBy Roald DahlName:2013 Copyright Renee Smalley4
The Witching HourWhy was Sophie having difficulty sleeping?In your own words, describe the witching hour.Make a prediction, what do you think Sophie sees walking down the street?How did the villagelook at night?Chapter OneWhere did Sophie live?Why was she scared toget out of bed?2013 Copyright Renee Smalley6
Make a PredictionChoose a scene from chapter one.What just happened? Write about itand draw an illustration.What do you think will happen next?Write about it and sketch anillustration.Chapter OneHow did you determine your prediction?Did you use a clue from the novel oryour background knowledge?2013 Copyright Renee Smalley7
Who?The black figure looked like a human.Why wasn’t the figure a human?What was the giant doing as it movedthough the street? Whose house did itstop at?The figure used the trumpet to blow amysterious item from a jar into thechildren’s bedroom. What could it be?How do you think Sophie felt when thegiant saw her? How would you feel?Chapter Two2013 Copyright Renee Smalley8
SequenceComplete the graphic organizer by placing important events fromchapter two in the order that they occurred.FirstNextThenFinallyChapter TwoCopyright 2012 ReneeSmalley9
The SnatchWhat happenedafter Sophie lifted acorner of theblanket and peekedout?How did the monsterarrange the blanket?Why do you think itdid this?eWhy does Sophiethink the giant isrunning so quickly?Sophie is scared,what is the mostterrifying thing thathas happened toyou?Chapter Three2013 Copyright Renee Smalley10
Fantasy vs. RealismWhile reading chapter three, locate four events that are fantasy and fourevents that are realistic. Write the events in the boxes below.FantasyRealismEvents that are Make BelieveEvents that Could Happen1.1.2.2.3.3.4.4.Chapter Three2013 Copyright Renee Smalley11
The CaveDescribe what curious thing occurredas the giant was running.Why was Sophie trembling?urCould the events in chapter fourhappen in real life?Which is true or false? Circle youranswer.1. Directly in front of the mountain wasa massive round stone.True or False2. The giant was wearing a pair ofridiculous sandals that had holes cut alongthe sides.True or FalseWhat was on the shelves?Chapter Four2013 Copyright Renee Smalley12
Topic: GiantsWhat IalreadyKnowWhat Iwant toknowHow IwilllearnWhat IhaveLearnedChapter Four2013 Copyright Renee Smalley13
How big were the giants ears?What was unique or special abouthis ears?Where did the giant place Sophie?Why did Sophie ask the giant if heliked vegetables?Chapter FiveWhat do you think might happennext?The BFGComprehensionQuestions2013 Copyright Renee Smalley14
Tasty TreatsMatch each country with the correct dorGreaseIf you were a giant, which country would yourun to for dinner? Why?Chapter Five2013 Copyright Renee Smalley15
The GiantWhat does the Big Friendly Giant say when Sophie asks him why he snatched her fromher bed? What does the BFG think will happen to him if he is seen by a human bean?How does the giant respond when Sophie asks him about her freedom?What questions would you ask the BFG if you were being kept inside of his cave?What differences exist between the BFG and the other giants?Chapter Six2013 Copyright Renee Smalley16
Compare & ContrastUse the Venn Diagram to compare and contrast Sophie and the BFG.Use bullets to list as many similarities and differences as possible.TheBFGSophieChapter Six2012 Copyright Renee Smalley17
The Marvellous EarsWhat can you infer about the Big Friendly Giant by the fact that he cried whenSophie told him about her life in the orphanage?What did the giant collect?How did the BFG trap the dreams floating through the air?ties outDo you think dream blowingis a good or a bad thing?Why?List different sounds thegiant could hear with hisenormous ears?UUnChapter Seven2013 Copyright Renee Smalley18
Marvellous Ears SummaryOne way to remember important events orpredict outcomes is to summarize whathas occurred in a story.Read chapter seven, summarize the important events fromthese pages. Also, include an illustration of these events.Chapter Seven2013 Copyright Renee Smalley19
SnoozcumbersDoes the Big Friendly Giant enjoyeating snozzcumbers? What foodsdoes he compare a snozzcumber to?The BFG does not eat human beans,what does he eat?Why does the giant not collect lovelyvegetables such as cauliflowers andcarrots in the villages?Words are very tricky to the BFG. Whydoes he speak in a funny manner? Howdoes he feel about this problem?How would you handle eatingsnozzcumbers every meal? Do you thinkyou could do it?Chapter Eight2013 Copyright Renee Smalley20
My Least Favorite FoodFoods that arescrumdiddlyumptiousFoods that taste likeicky-poo snozzcumbersThe BFG describes snozzcumbers as tasting likeclockcoaches and slime-wanglers. What is your least favorite food? Why do you dislike this food? Do you have to eat this item often? What would you compare this food to?Chapter Eight2013 Copyright Renee Smalley21
The BloodbottlerWhy did the Bloodbottler come to theBFG’s cave?Name the genre of this novel.Explain why you came to thisconclusion?What would happen if Sophie jumpedoff the table?State in your own words how the BigFriendly Giant tricks the Bloodbottler.If you could ask the author any thingabout this chapter, what would youask him? Why?mChapter Nine2013 Copyright Renee Smalley22
The BloodbottlerPlotMain CharactersSettingFavorite PartConflictClimaxConclusionChapter Nine2013 Copyright Renee Smalley23
FrobscottleandWhizzpoppersCan you explainwhat the giantsdrink instead ofwater? What wasdifferent aboutthe bubbles in thisdrink?What are the prosand cons ofdrinkingFrobscottle? DidSophie enjoy thedrink?Chapter TenClarify whathappened to theBFG after hedrankFrobscottle?2013 Copyright Renee Smalley24
VisualizationDraw an illustration of the BFG and the Bloodbottler based on their height and novel description.50 Feet TallBloodbottler24 Feet TallThe BFG4 Feet TallSophieChapter Ten2013 Copyright Renee Smalley25
Journey to Dream CountryWhere does the BFG want to go after he drankthe Frobscottle?.Sophie does not want to leave the cave. Whydoes she feel this way?List three opinions about the other giants.List three facts about the other giants.Name the items the BFGtakes on his journey.Where did the BFGtake Sophie?How many giants wereplaying ball with the BFG?Chapter Eleven2013 Copyright Renee Smalley26
Identify the setting, characters, conflict, and resolution of chapter eleven.Draw a picture in every box.SettingCharactersConflictChapter ElevenResolution2013 Copyright Renee Smalley27
Dream-CatchingThe BFG has a collection of jars, what does he put inside of them?Do you think a Golden Phizzwizard is a good or bad thing?Tell what would happen if you received a Trogglehumper?What caused the BFG to quit dream catching for the day?Create an illustration of Sophie and the BFG collecting dreams.Chapter Twelve2013 Copyright Renee Smalley28
Beginning, Middle,& EndWrite a complete sentence describing the most important events inthe beginning, middle, and end of chapter twelve.In the beginning of the chapter Beginning:In the middle of the chapter In the end of the chapter Chapter Twelve2013 Copyright Renee Smalley29
A Trogglehumper for theFleshlumpeaterWhy did the BFG tellSophie she was reallyfour years old?What motivation is therefor the BFG to givethe Trogglehumper tothe Fleshlumpeater?Who does theFleshlumpeater dreamabout? Why are allgiants scared of thisperson?How would you havehandled theFleshlumpeater?Chapter Thirteen2013 Copyright Renee Smalley30
Story Strip SequencerCreate a comic strip out of the most important events from the chapter.Illustrate six scenes in sequential order and include a caption.Chapter Thirteen2013 Copyright Renee Smalley31
DreamsWhy was the BFG seated at the greattable?What tool did the BFG use to help himlearn how to read and write? Whatdoes this tell us about his character?Give an example explaining how the BFGknows what to write on each label.Look at the six dreams onapproximately pages 110 and 111 ofchapter 14. Which dream would youmost want to have and why?Chapter Fourteen2013 Copyright Renee Smalley32
Context CluesWordClues fromTextPrediction ofMeaningJumpsquiffling(ApproximatelyPage 98)Quogwinkles(ApproximatelyPage 99)Rotbungling(ApproximatelyPage 104)Zippfizzing(ApproximatelyPage 113)Gigglehouse(ApproximatelyPage 113)Context clues are clues that great readers use to help determine themeaning of an unknown word.Clues:Clues:Clues:Clues:DefinitionsIdeas Relatedto a WordPicturesSynonyms &AntonymsChapter Fourteen2013 Copyright Renee Smalley33
The Great PlanWhy does the BFG think it is impossible tostop the giants from eating human beans?What was the main idea of this chapter?Who does Sophie want to involve in the greatplan? Why?The Fleshlumpeater thinks the Queen of England would taste scrumdiddlyumptious. Why hasn’t heeaten her?If the great plan works, what might be the ending to this story?Chapter Fifteen2013 Copyright Renee Smalley34
{What the Chapter is About}Supporting Detailssupport the main idea.Main Idea Whatmessage is the authortrying to express inchapter fifteen?DetailDetailDetailDetailMain IdeaChapter Fifteen2013 Copyright Renee Smalley35
Mixing theDreamWhat does the BFG ask Sophie to do while he is creating the dream?Do you believe the Big Friendly Giant will be able to create the perfect dream? Why or why not?What type of dream will theQueen receive? How doesSophie feel about this?Chapter SixteenWhile the BFG mixed thedream, bubbles floated outof the jar. What were thebubbles and where did theygo?2013 Copyright Renee SmalleyWhat are the expectationof the dream? What doSophie and the BFG hopewill happen?36
Dream BigWrite about your greatest goal in life.What do you hope to accomplish in the future?Jar LabelAn Illustration of my DreamChapter Sixteen2013 Copyright Renee Smalley37
Journey toLondonWhere did Sophie sit on the journey to London? What was one problem with this method of travel?What happened after the BFG arrived at Hyde Park Corner?Predict what would happen if the Big Friendly Giant was spotted at the palace?Chapter Seventeen2013 Copyright Renee Smalley38
Draw an illustration of your favorite character in the novel. Around yourpicture, write as many words as possible to describe that character.Chapter Seventeen2013 Copyright Renee Smalley39
ThePalaceThe palace contained hundreds of bedrooms. How was the BFG able totell which bedroom contained the Queen? Where had Sophie seen theQueen before?Where was Sophie placed while the BFG blew the dream into the Queen’sroom? How long will it take for the dream to start working on the Queen?Where did the BFG go while Sophie sat on the window ledge? How willthe BFG know it is safe to come to the Queen’s room?Chapter Eighteen2013 Copyright Renee Smalley40
What areMy QuestionsThick QuestionsCreate five thick questions for chapter 181.2.3.4.5.Thick questions make you think.There can be many answers!Chapter EighteenThin questions are easy to answer.Usually have one answer.2013 Copyright Renee Smalley41
Explain how Sophieknew the dream hadworked on the queen?Was the plan createdby Sophie and the BFGa success?TheQueenChapter NineteenWhat did the maid read inthe newspaper thatmorning?What special event wasthe BFG and Sophieinvited to?2013 Copyright Renee Smalley42
Newspaper ArticleImagine that you are a famous reporter for a newspaper company. Write about the mostexciting part of this chapter by answer who, what, where, when, and why questions.Create a title for your article, draw an illustration in the box, and include a caption.(Article Title)(Caption)Chapter Nineteen2013 Copyright Renee Smalley43
The RoyalBreakfastHow does Mr. Tibbs determine how much bacon, eggs, and toast the BFG will eat?What items were used to create a table and chair for the BFG?SomebodyState in your own words what Sophie told the Queen during breakfast.Name the two people the Queen calls after breakfast. Why does she call these individuals?Explain why the Queen summons the Head of the Army and the Head of the Air Force?Chapter Twenty2013 Copyright Renee Smalley44
Character AnalysisChoose your two favorite characters from The BFG. Compare the characters basedon what you read.Character:Character:How the Character LooksHow the Character LooksWhat the Character SaysWhat the Character SaysWhat Others Think about the CharacterWhat Others Think about the CharacterWhat the Character DoesWhat the Character DoesChapter Twenty2013 Copyright Renee Smalley45
The PlanThe queen does not want to murder the giants. She stated, “Two wrongs don’t make aright.” What does this quote tell us about the Queen? Do you agree with her decision?Why or why not?How many bellypoppers will the Air Force need in order to capture the giants?What time of day does the Army and Air Force want to arrive in Giant Country?Why is this important to the plan?Chapter Twenty One2013 Copyright Renee Smalley46
Drawing ConclusionsUse text clues and your background knowledge to writewhat the quote means to you.QuoteReflection“I knew there was something like thisgoing on, Your Majesty. For the lastten years we have been getting reportsfrom nearly every country in the worldabout people disappearing mysteriously inthe night.”“Every afternoon,” the BFG said, “allthese giants is in the Land of Noddy.”“You sling him underneath the belly ofyour bellypopper and carry him like aporteedo.”“You must not be giving up so easy,” theBFG said calmly. “The first titchy youmeet and you begin shoutingbiffsquiggled.”Chapter Twenty OneCopyright 2012 ReneeSmalley47
Feeding TimeWhere did the Queendecide to put thegiants? What makesthis structure hard toescape from?The BFG brought backa special treat for thegiants. What was it?Will the Queen everhave to worry aboutrunning out of thistype of food? Why?Why was it difficult tountie the giants? Howwas this problemsolved?What was thecompliment the Queengave the BFG? How doyou think he feels?Chapter Twenty Two2013 Copyright Renee Smalley48
Book RecommendationI give The BFG stars because:Favorite PartLeast Favorite PartWrite about one thing you liked about the novel and one thing you disliked. Add a picture to supportyour opinion. Also color in the stars to show your book rating.Chapter Twenty Two2013 Copyright Renee Smalley49
WhoWhatDoDoesWhyWhenWillWhereCanWhy did the BFG and Sophie receivetelegrams from every country in theworld? What type of presents werethey given?Sophie taught the BFG a great skill.What was it?What was the name of the BigFriendly Giant’s first published book?Did you enjoy reading it?Chapter Twenty Three2013 Copyright Renee SmalleyThe Author50
Squiggle ArtDesign a New CoverCreate a new cover page for The BFG by using the squiggle provided.Remember to include the title and author.Chapter Twenty Three2013 Copyright Renee Smalley51
Common CoreCCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.3.1Ask and answer questions to demonstrate understanding of a text, referringexplicitly to the text as the basis for the answers.CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.3.4Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text,distinguishing literal from nonliteral language.CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.4.1Refer to details and examples in a text when explaining what the text saysexplicitly and when drawing inferences from the text.CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.4.2Determine a theme of a story, drama, or poem from details in the text;summarize the text.CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.4.3Describe in depth a character, setting, or event in a story or drama, drawingon specific details in the text (e.g., a character's thoughts, words, or actions).CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RF.4.4.CUse context to confirm or self-correct word recognition and understanding,rereading as necessary.Happy Learning!Renee Smalley2013 Copyright Renee Smalley52
Giving Credit WhereCredit is Due!Thank you to the following individuals for helping me create great lessons forchildren! Please check out the following links for outstanding fonts and graphics.*Scrappin Doodleswww.scrappindoodles.com*KB s-Bosland*Teaching in a Small ing-In-A-Small-Town*Dancing Crayons Designhttp://www.dancingcrayon.com/2013 Copyright Renee Smalley53
Thank YOU!Thank you for purchasing my novel study for The BFG.I hope that your students enjoy the book and that youfind the printables and activities easy to use. Mostimportantly, I hope your kiddos have fun learning.Your input is extremely important to me as I strive tocontinually improve my products. Please considerproviding me with feedback and suggestions.I specialize in connecting picture books to math, guidedreading, and cooperative learning activities! Most of all,I want to make learning fun and engaging for allstudents!Please contact me at reneesmalley@hotmail.com.Happy Learning!Renee Smalley2013 Copyright Renee Smalley54
The Witching Hour Why was Sophie having difficulty sleeping? How did the village look at night? In your own words, describe the witching hour. Where did Sophi
