__Journal__
Name: _________________(
Class: S.4 ______
Category:
Print Fiction
Book Title:
Matilda
Genre:
Comedy, Fantasy
Author:
Roald Dahl
Publisher:
Penguin Readers
Total Pages:
39
Synopsis:
Matilda is a very clever little girl, but her terrible parents don’t
like her, and her head teacher, Miss Trunchbull, is very frightening.
She isn’t very happy.
Then one day Matilda starts moving things
with her eyes, and after that she isn’t afraid of anybody!
My rating:
Print Fiction
Assessment Form
Do you think …
Yes
No
Needs
improvement
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the setting helps create a suitable mood?
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the plot development is clear?
the characters are interesting?
the events leading to the conflict are
logically presented?
the conflict is well-resolved?
the ending is satisfactory?
the story is well-told on the whole?
the language used is easy to understand?
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CHARACTER MAP
Characters
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
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10.
Personality &
Appearance
Major events / Major problems /
Major conflicts & resolutions /
Strengths & Weaknesses
Setting/
Background
Character(s)
undergoing great
changes
Most favourite
character(s)
Least favourite
character(s)
Advice to any
character(s)
Theme
Climax / Most
interesting/
shocking/
impressive
scene/event
Plot –
Good or not?
Any parts need
improvement?
Moral /
Things learnt from
the characters /
story
Ending –
Good or not?
Any better
suggestion?
Book cover –
Good or not?
Any better
suggestion?
Reasons for
recommending /
not recommending
the book to
others
3 good things
about the book
3 things needing
improvement
Type(s) of
readers it
appeals to
Most authentic
part(s) of the story
Similarities /
differences
between you and
any character(s)
Similarities
between your and
any characters’
experience
Chapter ___ : ____________________
Main Characters
Summary
I think this chapter is …
□ absorbing
□ exciting
□ enjoyable
□ inspirational
□ good
□ sad
□ moving
□ boring
I like / don’t like this chapter
□ scary
□ breathtaking
□ fascinating
□ interesting
because …
Other comments
Questions to ask / discuss with fellow students
Vocabulary
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ordinary
romantic
touching
wonderful