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The BFGBy Roald DahlA Novel StudyCreated by Lindsey Graf
The BFGBy Roald DahlInterest LevelGrades 3-5 (and higher!)Reading LevelGrade Level Equivalent:5.8Lexile Measure: 720LDRA: 50Guided Reading: UAbout This BookLooking out the orphanage window one night, Sophie is in for thebiggest surprise of her life. A huge shadowy figure snatches her outof her bed and carries her over mountain and valley into giantcountry. Fortunately for Sophie, she has met the one and only giantwho does not gobble up children for dinner. Come along withSophie and the BFG as they devise a plan to stop the other giantsand save children from every country in the world from being eatenFor dinner.About the AuthorGenreComedy and HumorFantasyRoald Dahl is the author of many well-known children’s stories.He was born in Llanduff, South Wales, of Norwegian parents, in1916, and educated in English boarding-schools. During WWIIhe served in the Royal Air Force as a fighter pilot andintelligence officer. Along with writing books, he has writtenThemesshort stories, poems and screenplays. He is known as one ofCourage, Bravery, Heroism the greatest storytellers for children in the 20th century.Monsters, GiantsFacing ChallengesHonorKindness and CompassionFriendshipSome of his most famous works are:James and the Giant PeachCharlie and the Chocolate FactoryThe Magic FingerFantastic Mr. FoxDanny, the Champion of the WorldThe Enormous CrocodileThe BFGThe WitchesMatildaAnd many more!
3rd Grade Common Core State Standards for Reading and LiteratureKey Ideas and DetailsCCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.3.1Ask and answer questions to demonstrate understanding of a text,referring explicitly to the text as the basis for the answers.Chapter QuizzesQuestioning ActivityWriting PromptsCCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.3.2Recount stories, including fables, folktales, and myths from diversecultures; determine the central message, lesson, or moral and explainhow it is conveyed through key details in the text.Plot LineTheme ActivityCCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.3.3Describe characters in a story (e.g., their traits, motivations, or feelings)and explain how their actions contribute to the sequence of eventsCharacter StudiesCraft and Structure:CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.3.4Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text,distinguishing literal from non-literal language.CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.3.5Refer to parts of stories, dramas, and poems when writing or speakingabout a text, using terms such as chapter, scene, and stanza; describehow each successive part builds on earlier sections.CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.3.6Distinguish their own point of view from that of the narrator or those ofthe characters.Vocabulary ActivitiesNonliteral LanguageActivityBFG’s Way with WordsWriting PromptsIntegration of Knowledge and Ideas:CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.3.7Explain how specific aspects of a text's illustrations contribute to what isconveyed by the words in a story (e.g., create mood, emphasize aspectsof a character or setting)CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.3.8(RL.3.8 not applicable to literature)CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.3.9Compare and contrast the themes, settings, and plots of stories writtenby the same author about the same or similar characters (e.g., in booksfrom a series)Illustration StudyCreate an IllustrationCompare and Contrast(2nd story not provided)Range of Reading and Level of Text Complexity:CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.3.10By the end of the year, read and comprehend literature, includingstories, dramas, and poetry, at the high end of the grades 2-3 textcomplexity band independently and proficiently.Unit
4th Grade Common Core State Standards for Reading and LiteratureKey Ideas and DetailsCCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.4.1Refer to details and examples in a text when explaining what the textsays explicitly and when drawing inferences from the text.Chapter QuizzesWriting PromptsInference ActivityCCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.4.2Determine a theme of a story, drama, or poem from details in the text;summarize the text.Theme ActivitySummary ActivityCCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.4.3Describe in depth a character, setting, or event in a story or drama,drawing on specific details in the text (e.g., a character's thoughts, words,or actions).Character StudiesSettingCraft and Structure:CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.4.4Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text,including those that allude to significant characters found in mythology(e.g., Herculean).Vocabulary ActivitiesBFG’s Way with WordsCCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.4.5Explain major differences between poems, drama, and prose, and referto the structural elements of poems (e.g., verse, rhythm, meter) anddrama (e.g., casts of characters, settings, descriptions, dialogue, stagedirections) when writing or speaking about a text.Prose or Poetry ActivityCCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.4.6Compare and contrast the point of view from which different stories arenarrated, including the difference between first- and third-personnarrations.Writing PromptsIntegration of Knowledge and Ideas:CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.4.7Make connections between the text of a story or drama and a visual ororal presentation of the text, identifying where each version reflectsspecific descriptions and directions in the text.CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.4.8(RL.4.8 not applicable to literature)CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.4.9Compare and contrast the treatment of similar themes and topics (e.g.,opposition of good and evil) and patterns of events (e.g., the quest) instories, myths, and traditional literature from different cultures.Movie/Book ConnectionsCompare and Contrast(2nd story not provided)Range of Reading and Level of Text Complexity:CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.4.10By the end of the year, read and comprehend literature, includingstories, dramas, and poetry, in the grades 4-5 text complexity bandproficiently, with scaffolding as needed at the high end of the range.Unit
5th Grade Common Core State Standards for Reading and LiteratureKey Ideas and DetailsCCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.5.1Quote accurately from a text when explaining what the text saysexplicitly and when drawing inferences from the text.Chapter QuizzesWriting PromptsCCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.5.2Determine a theme of a story, drama, or poem from details in the text,including how characters in a story or drama respond to challenges orhow the speaker in a poem reflects upon a topic; summarize the text.Theme ActivityWriting PromptsCCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.5.3Compare and contrast two or more characters, settings, or events in astory or drama, drawing on specific details in the text (e.g., howcharacters interact).Compare and ContrastCharactersCraft and Structure:CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.5.4Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text,including figurative language such as metaphors and similes.Vocabulary ActivitiesBFG’s Way with WordsMetaphor and SimileActivityCCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.5.5Explain how a series of chapters, scenes, or stanzas fits together toprovide the overall structure of a particular story, drama, or poem.Plot LineCCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.5.6Describe how a narrator's or speaker's point of view influences howevents are described.Writing PropmtsIntegration of Knowledge and Ideas:CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.5.7Analyze how visual and multimedia elements contribute to the meaning,tone, or beauty of a text (e.g., graphic novel, multimedia presentation offiction, folktale, myth, poem).CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.5.8(RL.5.8 not applicable to literature)CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.5.9Compare and contrast stories in the same genre (e.g., mysteries andadventure stories) on their approaches to similar themes and topicsMovie/Book ConnectionsCompare and Contrast(2nd story not provided)Range of Reading and Level of Text Complexity:CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.5.10By the end of the year, read and comprehend literature, includingstories, dramas, and poetry, at the high end of the grades 4-5 textcomplexity band independently and proficiently.Unit
The BFGDay 1Read chapters 1-3QuizSkill Sheet: Pre-reading Writing PromptDay 2Read chapters 4-5QuizSkill Sheet: Metaphor and SimileSkill Sheet: Setting Brainstorm and IllustrationSkill Sheet: BFG Character StudyDay 3Read chapters 6-7QuizSkill Sheet: BFG’s Way with WordsSkill Sheet: Questioning (use as many times as you like throughoutthe book.)Day 4Read chapters 8-9QuizSkill Sheet: InferringDay 5Read chapters 10-11QuizSkill Sheets: Writing Prompt- Giants or Humans?Skill Sheets: Writing Prompt- Fish’s Point of ViewDay 6Read chapters 12-13QuizSkill Sheet: Literal and Nonliteral LanguageDay 7Read chapters 14-15QuizSkill Sheet: Create an IllustrationSkill Sheet: Point of View Writing Prompts (2)Day 8Read chapters 16-17QuizSkill Sheet: Writing Prompt- Facing ChallengesSkill Sheet: Writing Prompt- How has the BFG changed?Day 9Read chapters 18-19QuizSkill Sheet: Illustration Study (use anytime throughout the book)Created by Lindsey GrafDaily Assignments6
James and the Giant PeachDaily Assignments- ContinuedDay 10Read chapters 20-21QuizSkill Sheet: Character Studies (2)Day 11Read chapters 22-24QuizSkill Sheet: Compare and Contrast CharactersSkill Sheet: Writing Prompt- Brave or Not?Skill Sheet: Writing Prompt- Fleshlumpeater’s StoryAfter ReadingSkill Sheet: SummarySkill Sheet: ThemeSkill Sheet: PlotWatch movie:The BFGSkill Sheet: Book to Movie ConnectionsRead a folktale(Jack and the Beanstalk is given on AnswerKey)Skill Sheet: Compare and ContrastRead/watch another Roald Dahl story (Jamesand the Giant Peach is given on the AnswerKey.)Skill Sheet: Compare and ContrastCreated by Lindsey GrafExtension Activities7
The BFGBy Roald DahlStudent WorkbookA Novel StudyCreated by Lindsey Graf
NameDateThe BFGChapter 1: The Witching Hour1. Who do we meet in chapter 1? What problem does she have?2. What does she hear?3. What does she do?Chapter 2:Who?1. Who does she see? What does he look like?2. What did he do?Chapter 3: The Snatch1. Where does Sophie hide?2. What does the giant do?3. What does Sophie think will happen?Created by Lindsey Graf
NameDateThe BFGPre-reading Writing PromptWhat would you do if you knew someone was bullying someone else?Describe what you would want to do and how it might turn out:Created by Lindsey Graf
NameDateThe BFGChapter 4: The Cave1. What does the country look like as they get close to the giant’s cave?2. What does the giant’s cave look like from the inside?3. What does Sophie think is going to happen?Chapter 5: The BFG1. What do most giants eat?2. What does the giant say people from Turkey taste like? Greece? Panama?3. How often do the other giants eat people?4. What is “BFG” short for?Created by Lindsey Graf5. Does the BFG eat people?
NameDateThe BFGCharacter Study Chapters 2-5DialogueActionsWhat does he say?What does he do?The BFGCharacter Traits What can you tell about the BFG?Draw a picture of what the BFG looks like.You will need to infer some details.Created by Lindsey GrafWhat does he look like?Appearance
NameDateThe BFGSetting BrainstormDirections: Brainstorm the details about the setting and the characters in chapter 4,“The Cave,” before drawing the scene.Setting Details:1.2.3.4.5.6.Character Details:The BFG:1.2.Sophie:Created by Lindsey Graf3.1.2.
NameDateThe BFGSetting IllustrationCreated by Lindsey GrafDirections: Draw the scene in chapter 4, “The Cave”. Use the brainstorming sheet to findthe details in the book before drawing the setting and the characters.
NameDateThe BFGMetaphor or SimileMetaphorA metaphor uses something that is the same insome way to describe it and paint a picture in yourmind.SimileA simile uses the words like or as to use somethingthat is the same in some way to describe it andpaint a picture in your mind and give you anexample to help you understand better.The subject is said to be another thing, or do what itdoes.The subject is said to be as or like another thing.Examples:The sun was a heater.The cat’s fur was a blanket of warmth.Her voice is heaven.Examples:It was as slippery as an eel.She is pretty as a picture.He was slow like a turtle.Look at the metaphors and similes below and determine what the underlined words have in common.1. Sarah is a fish when she swims.2. Mark is lightning as he runs.3. John slept like a log.As you read chapter 4, “The Cave,” find 5 similes used by the author. (There are 7 in all)1.2.3.5.How can you tell these are all similes and not metaphors? Explain your thinking.Created by Lindsey Graf4.
NameDateThe BFGChapter 6: The Giants1. Why did the BFG snatch Sophie from her bed and carry her to giant country?2. How long will Sophie have to stay with the BFG?3. Who does Sophie see outside the cave? What do they look like?4. Why can’t the BFG stop the other giants?Chapter 7: The Marvellous Ears1. Are Sophie’s parents wondering where she is? Why or why not?2. What was the BFG doing in Sophie’s village?3. How does the BFG get the dreams?Created by Lindsey Graf4. What things can the BFG hear?
NameDateThe BFGThe BFG’s Way With WordsThe BFG says, “I know exactly what words I am wanting to say, but somehow or other they isalways getting squiff-squiddled around.”Use the context in the story to help the BFG figure out how to say what he means:What he says: “We are having an interesting babblement about the taste of the human bean.” (pg.28)What he means:What he says: “Human beans from Jersey has a most disgustable wooly tickle on the tongue.” (pg.28)What he means:What he says: “But I am warning you not ever to go whiffling about out of this cave without I is with you or youwill be coming to an ucky-mucky end!” (pg.33)What he means:What he says: “Meanings in not important. I cannot be right all the time. Quite often I is left instead of right.”(pg.34)What he means:What he says: “Here is the repulsant snozzcumber I squoggle it! I mispise it! I dispunge it!” (pg.50)What he means:What he says: “You do (have to eat it) unless you want to be disappearing into a thick ear.” (pg.52)What he means:“I just love the way you talk.” Said Sophie.“How wondercrump!” Said the BFG, still beaming. (pg.54)What he means:Created by Lindsey Graf
NameDateThe BFGQuestioningCreate a quiz! Think of a question for the setting, a question for a character and aquestion about an event and write the correct answers for them.Question words: Who, What, Where, When, Why, HowCharacter QuestionAnswerEvent questionAnswerCreated by Lindsey GrafSetting QuestionAnswer
NameDateThe BFGChapter 8: Snozzcumbers1. What does the BFG eat?2. Why does the BFG use mixed up words?3. How old is the BFG? How long do giants live? What happens to them?4. What does Sophie think about the way the BFG talks?Chapter 9: The Bloodbottler1. Who came to the BFG’s cave? Why did he come?2. What did the BFG do?3. What did Sophie do?Created by Lindsey Graf4. What happened to Sophie?
NameDateThe BFGInferringWhat can you infer about Sophie’s appearance?How old is Sophie?What was your clue?What kind of clothes would Sophie wear?What was your clue?What kind of expression would she have?What was your clue?What else can you infer?Created by Lindsey GrafDraw a picture of Sophie from theclues in the book:
NameDateThe BFGProse, Poetry or DramaDirections: Look at the chart below. Which category does the book, The BFG fit into?ProsePoetryDramaMost everyday writing is in proseform.Poetry expresses something special Drama is writing meant to bein an artistic way.spoken or performed.Prose uses words that arecommon, without too muchdecoration.The words used in poetry aremore expressive with rhyme andrhythm giving it a more decoratedsound and feel.Drama can include stagingdirections and lists of characters.Prose has sentences that arearranged into paragraphs.Poetry has lines that may or maynot be sentences. Lines arearranged into stanzas.The words are arranged bycharacter; who is speaking them.The first word of each sentence iscapitalized.Poets can choose if they want tocapitalize the first letter of a line ornot.The first word of each sentence iscapitalized, but characters may ormay not speak in completesentences.Prose looks like large blocks ofwords.Poetry comes in different shapesdepending on the length of the lines,stanzas and the idea of the poet.Drama looks like small blocks ofwords, each beginning with acharacter’s name.Is The BFG prose, poetry or drama? Explain how you know:Created by Lindsey GrafThere are no line breaks. Sentences Poetry has line breaks for different Line breaks come whenever thego from margin to margin.reasons and may help with theperson speaking changes.rhythm or the idea. Lines can bevery long or as short as a wordor a letter.
NameDateThe BFGChapter 10: Frobscottle and Whizzpoppers1. What do giants drink? What is it like?2. What do giants think of burps?3. What is whizzpopping? What does the BFG think about whizzpopping?4. What does frobscottle taste like?Chapter 11: Journey to Dream Country1. Where was Sophie hiding?2. Who was the most horrible giant of all?3. What did the other giants do to the BFG?Created by Lindsey Graf4. Why does the BFG think that humans are worse than giants?
NameDateThe BFGWriting PromptWho do you think are worse- giants or humans?Be sure to use examples from chapter 11, “Journey to Dream Country,” as well as otherexamples to explain your thinking:Created by Lindsey Graf
NameDateThe BFGPoint of View Writing PromptWhat do you think humans are like from a fish’s point of view?Created by Lindsey Graf
NameDateThe BFGChapter 12: Dream-Catching1. Where were they and what did it look like?2. What three things did the BFG use to catch the dreams?3. What did he catch first? How did he feel about it?4. What did he catch next? How did he feel about it?Chapter 13: A Trogglehumper for the Fleshlumpeater1. Why does the BFG say Sophie is only four when she is really eight?2. How much do giants sleep each day?3. What did the BFG do with the trogglehumper dream?Created by Lindsey Graf4. What did Fleshlumpearter dream about? What happened?
NameDateThe BFGLiteral and Nonliteral LanguageDon’t Take Me Literally!Have you ever heard someone say, ”It is raining cats and dogs” when what they mean is, “it is raining reallyhard” ?Sometimes we use sayings that mean something other than just the words they use. When reading a bookit’s important to look at the context to check whether to take the words literally or not.Examples:Don’t pull my leg. Don’t trick or fool me.That gardener really has a green thumb. That gardener is good at growing things.That test was a piece of cake. That test was very easy.Read the sentences below and write what the sentence means.1. Before I sing my solo, I always get butterflies in my stomach.2. My friends and I go to the ice cream shop to chill out together.3. We all knew she had him wrapped around her little finger.Sometimes the BFG tries to use nonliteral language, but he gets mixed up!In chapter 12, “Dream-Catching,” he says:“This [dream] would make your teeth stand on end! If this one got into you, your blood would be freezing toicicles and your skin would go creeping across the floor!”What are the real sayings?What does he mean?Created by Lindsey Graf
NameDateThe BFGChapter 14: Dreams1. What does the BFG put on the jar with the dream?2. What does Sophie think about the dreams for boys?3. How did the BFG learn to read and write?4. Where are the other giants going? What are they going to do?Chapter 15: The Great Plan1. What does Sophie think they should do?2. Why doesn’t the BFG think they can stop the giants?3. Who does Sophie think will help them?Created by Lindsey Graf4. What does Sophie want the BFG to do?
The BFGPoint of View Writing PromptThe BFG thinks humans are not kind. Do you agree or not?Use specific examples from chapter 15, “The Great Plan,” as well as other examples toexplain your thinking:Created by Lindsey Graf
NameDateThe BFGPoint of View Writing PromptIn chapter 15, “The Great Plan,” Sophie thinks the BFG should try saving thechildren even though the other giants are twice his size. Do you agree or not?Created by Lindsey Graf
The BFGCreate an IllustrationDirections: Choose a dream from the giant’s collection in chapter 14, “Dreams”.What page is it on?What is it a dream of?Created by Lindsey GrafCreate your own illustration for the dream:
NameDateThe BFGChapter 16: Mixing the Dream1. What did the BFG do to mix the dream?2. What were all the bubbles that floated away after he mixed the dream?3. What kind of dream was the dream for the Queen?4. Where was Sophie going to sit on the journey to the Queen?Chapter 17: Journey to London1. What did Sophie think about travelling in the BFG’s ear?2. Who did they see as the BFG ran toward England?3. Why didn’t anyone see the BFG as he ran through England?Created by Lindsey Graf4. How did the BFG get to the Queen’s back garden from the park?
NameDateThe BFGWriting PromptWhen have you faced a problem you thought was too big to solve?Describe a big problem you have had and what you did to solve it.OR describe what you could have done to solve it.Created by Lindsey Graf
NameDateThe BFGCharacter Study Writing PromptHow has the BFG changed since the beginning of the story?What made him change?Created by Lindsey Graf
NameDateThe BFGChapter 18: The Palace1. Who did the BFG hear on the lawn?2. How did they find the Queen’s bedroom?3. What did the BFG do when they found the Queen?4. Where did the BFG put Sophie while they waited for the dream to work?Chapter 19: The Queen1. Why did the maid drop the tray when the Queen told her about the dream?2. Why was the Queen frightened when she saw Sophie on the window-sill?3. What did the Queen do when she saw the BFG?Created by Lindsey Graf4. What did Sophie want for breakfast? Why?
NameDateThe BFGIllustration StudyDirections: Choose an illustration from the book.What page is it on?What is it a picture of?Circle the words that describe what mood the illustration pysuspensefulmysteriousfearfulExplain what is in the picture that lets you know what mood the picture is showing:Created by Lindsey GrafDoes this picture help you enjoy the story more? Why or Why not?
NameDateThe BFGChapter 20: The Royal Breakfast1. What did the butler use to make a table and chair for the BFG?2. What did the BFG think of the bacon, eggs, sausages and potatoes?3. Why was Sophie so worried when the BFG wanted to make music? What kind of music did he mean?4. Who did the Queen call after breakfast? Why?Chapter 21: The Plan1. Who did the Queen talk to about stopping the giants? What did they want to do to the giants?2. Did the Queen like their ideas? Why or why not?3. What was the BFG’s idea for stopping the giants?Created by Lindsey Graf4. How would they know how to get to Giant Country?
NameDateThe BFGCharacter Study OverallDialogueActionsWhat does he say?What does he do?The BFGCharacter Traits What can you tell about the BFG?Created by Lindsey GrafThoughts and FeelingsWhy does he feel that way?What does he look like?Appearance
NameDateThe BFGCharacter Study OverallActionsWhat does she do?What does she say?DialogueSophieCharacter Traits What can you tell about Sophie?Created by Lindsey GrafThoughts and FeelingsWhy does she feel that way?What do you think she looks like?Appearance
NameDateThe BFGChapter 22: Capture!1. Why were the Head of the Army and the Head of the Air Force afraid?2. What happened while the soldiers were tying up the nine giants?3. What did Sophie do? What did the BFG do?4. What did they bring back to England along with the giants?Chapter 23:Feeding Time1. What did they do with the giants when they got back to England?2. What did the BFG bring to feed the giants from then on?Chapter 24: The Author1. What happened to the BFG and Sophie?2. What happened to the other giants?Created by Lindsey Graf
NameDateThe BFGCharacter Compare and ContrastCompare and contrast these two giants:FleshlumpeaterThe BFGBothCreated by Lindsey GrafWhy do you think the two giants are so different? You will need to infer:
NameDateThe BFGWriting PromptHow would you describe the Head of the Army and the Head of the Air Forceafter reading chapter 22, “Capture!”?Are they brave? Should they be the ones in charge? Explain your thinking.Created by Lindsey Graf
NameDateThe BFGPoint of View Writing PromptIf Fleshlumpeater were the one telling the story, how would it be different?Tell the story from Fleshlumpeater’s point of view:Created by Lindsey Graf
NameDateThe BFGSummary1. Tell about the problem:2. Tell about the characters and the setting:3. Tell about the resolution and the ending:4. Write a concluding statement about why you would recommend this book:Created by Lindsey Graf
NameDateThe BFGThemeDirections:First, think about the story and answer the questions in the table below. You do notneed page numbers, just remember what you read about the characters.Questions to ConsiderWhat kind of person is the BFG?(What are his character traits?)What happens to the BFG in the end?What kind of person is Sophie?(What are her character traits?)Why didn’t the BFG stop the giantsbefore he met Sophie?What kind of people are the other ninegiants? (What are their charactertraits?)What happens to the other nine giantsin the end?Now, think about what you might learn from the story.Write one sentence about something you think the author wants you to learn. Thisis called the Theme of the story:Explain your thinking:Created by Lindsey Graf
,What eventsdirectly relateto theproblem?Resolution:Problem or Goal:Does the main characterhave a problem, or arethey trying to reach agoal?The BFGPlot LineCreated by Lindsey GrafFirst,
NameDateThe BFGCompare and ContrastWhatis the same?What is unique aboutThe BFGCreated by Lindsey GrafWhat is unique aboutJames and the Giant Peach?
NameDateThe BFGCompare and ContrastWhatis the same?What is unique aboutThe BFGCreated by Lindsey GrafWhat is unique about
NameDateThe BFGBook to Movie ConnectionsHow does the movie help you have better pictures in your mind?Characters:In the movie, does Sophie look like you pictured her? Explain your thinking.Does the BFG fit the description given in the book? Explain your thinking.Setting:Does giant country look like the description in the book? Explain your thinking.Does the giant’s cave look like you pictured it? Explain your thinking.Events:What events were different from the events described in the book?Conclusion:Did the movie help you understand the book better or not? Explain your thinking:Created by Lindsey Graf
NameDateThe BFGWriting Prompt Pg. 2continued Created by Lindsey Graf
The BFGBy Roald DahlVocabularyA Novel StudyCreated by Lindsey Graf
NameDateThe BFGVocabulary ListNote: Only the definitions used in the book are given.Chapter ter pter asherCavernChapter yChapter etchedGuzzlingChapter lazeChapter 8FlungMassiveGirthPerambulatorWinsomeChapter ampingWhiffStunnedFragmentsFondStrodeChapter ulsingChapter 10VigorouslySwigEcstasyInevitablyChapter SwivelChapter pter r 15DursentHorridFamishedChapter 17WastelandDimCreviceDesolateMurkyChapter 18GlidedPaddingWobblyChapter ter 20FranticSkimmedChapter 21MiffedChapter tedChapter 24HorrendousModestCreated by Lindsey GrafChapter 1:SlantingDozeLavatoryHesitated
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dozeslantingMeaning: sleep lightlyMeaning: sloping or tilting to one sideExample: I began to doze as the quiet musicplayed at the symphony.Example: The ship was slanting because therewas a hole in the bottom and one side wassinking.hesitatedlavatoryMeaning: paused before doing somethingMeaning: bathroomExample: Marcie hesitated before answeringthe teacher because she was not sure what tosay.Example: In England many people call abathroom a lavatory.greengrocerMeaning: someone who sells fruits andvegetablesExample: My mother had to go to thegreengrocer to get broccoli for dinner.enormousMeaning: huge, very largeobviouslyMeaning: clear, easy to understandExample: It was obviously the two maincharacters who would fall in love in the end.peeringMeaning: to look closely or try to seesomethingExample: The adult elephant was enormous.Example: Blake squinted his eyes, trying to seethrough the hole in the fence.yelpfierceMeaning: a short, sharp cry or shoutMeaning: strong, intense, forceful, powerfulExample: She let out a yelp when sheaccidentally cut her finger with the knife.Example: She was a fierce basketball player.She played so hard, the other girls were almostafraid of her.snakingpeepedMeaning: move or stretch long and twisting,like a snakeMeaning: looked at something while trying notto be seenExample: The hose snaked across the grasswhen we unwound it to hook up the sprinkler.Example: We peeped out from under the basketjust enough to see if he was close.
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smotheredMeaning: cover someone or somethingcompletelyExample: I s
Movie/Book Connections CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.4.8 (RL.4.8 not applicable to literature) CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.4.9 nd Compare and contrast the treatment of similar themes and topics (e.g., opposition of good and evil) and patterns of events (e.g., the quest) in stories, myths, and traditional literature from different cultures. Compare and Contrast
