BFG Literature Unit

Lesson Intentions: The "BFG" Literature Unit includes the following work: vocabulary on each chapter; questions; metaphor work; making a dream jar; Homonym work; Whizzpopper game; dream journaling; giant ears sound activity; word twisters; proofreading work; Frobscottle and Whizzpoppers Fizzing Science Experiment; scene creation; dream mixing; country mini research project; illustrating a story scene; positive, negative, and neutral words; royal breakfast activity; character description sketch; compare and contrast; and directions for a diorama end of book project.

Material included: The "BFG" Literature Unit includes 47 pages of work, a book(s), a work journal, scissors, color pencils, and pencil sharpener.  

Roald Dahl’s book, “BFG” tells the story of Sophie, a brave orphan girl, who is whisked away by the Big Friendly Giant and joins him on a mission to stop the man‑eating giants who terrorize the world. Themes: Friendship, courage, imagination, and standing up to bullies and injustice.

Creator: Lesson Plan and follow up work prepared by: Caroline Moulsdale, Owner and Lead Educational Consultant of ABC Crate, LLC, with Credentials in Early Childhood Education (Preschool and Kindergarten) from CMTE/NY, 2001; Elementary Education I (grades 1^st to 3^rd) and II (grades 4^th to 6^th) from Delaware Institute for Montessori Education, 2015; BS from The University of Delaware; Lead Teacher in Montessori Education for 18 years, and Parent Education Director for 8 years. Created in 2022.