Matilda by Roald Dahl
“So Matilda’s
strong, young mind continued to grow, nurtured by the voices of all those
authors who had sent their books out into the world like ships on the sea.
These books gave Matilda a hopeful and comforting message: ‘You are not
alone.’”
I read Matilda several times when I was younger
and identified with the main character because she too shared my love of
reading. Matilda is a story that
emphasizes how important it is for a child be in the right environment to
learn, and how reading is a powerful tool. In classic Roald Dahl fashion, the
book features some truly dreadful adults, such as Matilda’s parents and
especially the headmistress of her school Miss Trunchbull, but there is one
saving grace in
Matilda’s teacher
Miss Honey.
Miss Honey is a
wonderful example of a teacher. She recognizes Matilda’s intelligence very
early on and is eager to help her develop into the best student she can be.
Although she is thwarted by Miss Trunchbull, Matilda and Miss Honey ultimately
emerge victorious. Teachers should be taking genuine interests in their
students and should help them develop their talents like Miss Honey did with
Matilda. Now, I highly doubt any of your students will have telekinesis, but if
they do, you better be sure to give them some assignments to build on their
talents!
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