Matilda, Chapters 12 and 13: Lavender and The Weekly Test

 Discussion questions:

• Do you believe in people that have “a gift” (i.e. can see dead people or foresee the future)?
• Have you ever seen a ghost? Do you believe they exist?
• Describe one of these people. Do you like them? Why or why not?

(Miss Honey, Miss Trunchbull, Matilda, Lavender, Mr Wormwood, Mrs Wormwood, Bruce)

• What makes a good teacher?

Words from chapter 12: Matilda, chapter 12: Lavender Flashcards | Quizlet

Answer these questions: 

- What will Miss Trunchbull test the children on? 

- List three facts about newts: 

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Words from chapter 13: Matilda, chapter 13: The Weekly test Flashcards | Quizlet

Answer these questions: 

- What does Nigel suggest Miss Trunchbull to do to check if all the students can spell "difficulty"? 

- What does Miss Trunchbull do to Rupert?