Matilda: Film Guide

Matilda
Matilda

Ages

7–11

Duration

Short (1-4 activities)

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Roald Dahl Day
13 September

A film guide that looks at Matilda (1996), an adaptation of the popular Roald Dahl book about a girl with sunny self-reliance and special powers who's at a school with a bullying headmistress.

This guide is useful for exploring topics including PSHE Education and English in addition to highlighting themes surrounding family, friendships, anti-bullying, growing up, school, magic, and Roald Dahl.

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This Resource Supports

  • English
  • Literacy
  • PSHE Education
  • Personal

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