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This entire Unit plan will give your students or children the entire education they need on all things surrounding the history of one of the greatest children's novelists of all time and perhaps his best ever work. With over 15 pages of challenging worksheets and activities this is a comprehensive unit plan to use in any learning environment.
The focus of this worksheet unit is around the BFG book with the upcoming release of the film. Students will be challenged through word searches, dream-catching & word creation; all concepts very close to the heart of the BFG novel. Each worksheet has been designed to specifically test the child's knowledge of the BFG book as well as core concepts which will aid their overall development. Below are listed the main concepts that students may understand by the completion of these worksheets.
Concepts taught in this unit plan
- Students carefully read the text and answer challenging questions based on the accompanying study guide & the BFG book
- Variety of worksheets and concepts to expand the students mind and align with common core study criteria.
- Key learning points:
- Focused completely around the BFG book. If you haven't read this novel then make sure you read it first!
- Encourages the student to apply knowledge learnt to their studies.
- Engages their brain in critical thinking.
- Worksheets aim to generate analysis and understanding of the book as well as core learning concepts.
- The student will actively reflect on their studies.
- Creativity is challenged throughout due to the nature of some of the worksheets.
Table of Contents
The BFG, or The Big Friendly Giant, is a children’s novel written by Roald Dahl and published in 1982. This is a literary extension of a brief narrative included within Dahl’s 1975 novel, Danny, the Champion of the World. The book is dedicated to Dahl’s deceased daughter, Olivia, who passed away from measles encephalitis at the age of seven in 1962.
See the fact file below for more information about the Literature Study The BFG, or you can download our 23-page BFG worksheet pack to utilize within the classroom or home environment.
Key Facts & Information
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
- Roald Dahl (1916–1990) was a renowned British author and playwright widely regarded as the preeminent writer of children’s literature. His upbringing was overseen by his Norwegian mother, who regularly accompanied him on yearly excursions to Norway.
- During these visits, she regarded him with the tales of trolls and witches that pervade the eerie Scandinavian folklore. Dahl’s children’s books were heavily impacted by the stories he encountered, and he revisited many of the same themes.
- Additionally, his mother cultivated a fervor in the young Dahl for reading and literature.
PLOT OF THE STORY
- At the beginning of the book, Sophie, a juvenile girl, is reclining in a bed in an orphanage. She is experiencing insomnia and observes an unusual phenomenon on the street.
- An enormous individual is strolling along the road, clutching a briefcase and what appears to be a trumpet. He observes Sophie, who swiftly moves towards her bed and attempts to conceal herself. This method is ineffective, and the colossal figure lifts her by reaching through the window. Subsequently, he accelerates to an astonishing speed and proceeds to enter a sizable cave.
- The BFG subsequently clarifies that he is obliged to remain with her indefinitely, as his existence must remain undisclosed. He cautions her about the perils of venturing beyond his cave, as his neighbors are likely to devour her if they apprehend her. Subsequently, the BFG elucidates his intentions about the trumpet and bag.
- He captures dreams, preserves them in the cavern, and after that, bestows the favorable ones upon youngsters worldwide. He eradicates the negative ones. Subsequently, Sophie and the BFG make a solemn commitment to eradicate the remaining giants.
- The BFG and Sophie then indulge in frobscottle, a fizzy beverage that induces excessive flatulence. Later, the duo proceeds to Dream Country in order to capture a selection of dreams, where the BFG exhibits his assortment of dreams to Sophie.
- Afterward, Sophie conceives a strategy to outwit the remaining giants. She presents the BFG to the Queen of England, who then experiences a dream revealing the malicious giants. The Queen is startled and awakens as Sophie proceeds to clarify that her dream is indeed a reality.
- The Queen subsequently pledges her assistance to the two individuals. With the cooperation of other countries, they build a colossal excavation.
MAIN CHARACTERS
- Sophie: Sophie is the innovative, artistic, nearsighted, and kind-hearted protagonist of the novel who becomes a bold international heroine. The name of the book is derived from Dahl’s eldest grandchild, Sophie Dahl.
- BFG: The BFG is a benevolent giant standing at a height of 24 feet, possessing extraordinary auditory abilities and remarkable swiftness. He is primarily engaged in the acquisition and dissemination of positive dreams to children.
- The Queen: The British monarch. Exhibiting firmness, courage, and elegance, she fulfills a significant function in assisting Sophie and the BFG.
- Nine Man-Eating Giants: Nine giants consume humans. Each giant stands at a height of approximately 50 feet and possesses a corresponding level of width and strength. They exclusively wear skirt-like garments that encircle their waists. The BFG states that the taste preferences of the man-eating giants vary depending on the nationality of the humans they consume.
SYMBOLS
The BFG’s Hearing
- In the story, the BFG consistently showcases his extraordinary auditory abilities. He possesses the ability to perceive music emanating from celestial bodies and discerns a gentle, mournful resonance produced by a tree during the act of being felled.
Sapphire Brooch
- Sophie is presented with a sapphire brooch by the Queen of England to be worn once she has adorned herself in her new blue attire. This brooch represents Sophie’s remarkable journey, transitioning from a vulnerable orphan to a formidable young woman, accompanied by a colossal companion and a Queen as her allies.
Frobscottle
- Frobscottle is a carbonated beverage that is analogous to soda in the realm of giants, characterized by its unique property of having bubbles that ascend downwards instead of upwards. It leads to flatulence rather than belching. It demonstrates the similarities and differences between the vast country and people.
THEMES
Injustice
- Both people and the giants depicted in this literary work would be exceedingly formidable to encounter in reality. The giants, who consume humans, do it for readily apparent motives. Additionally, there is the head of Sophie’s orphanage, who penalizes the girls by confining them in a cellar without any sustenance.
Morality and Ethics
- During the BFG’s discussions with Sophie, he emphasizes that when you contrast giants who kill humans with humans who kill humans, it becomes evident that humans are not significantly superior. Ultimately, the number of humans being killed by other humans surpasses the number of humans being killed by giants.
Friendship
- Sophie and the BFG initially have a tumultuous beginning, as the BFG abducts Sophie, and she mistakenly believes that he intends to consume her. However, they quickly become an exemplar of an ideal friendship. Sophie provides support and motivation to the BFG when he has doubts, while the BFG demonstrates care and concern for Sophie.
Weakness
- This book goes further by portraying the BFG as a diminutive giant and illustrating his inferiority in comparison to the other giants. It resembles a nesting doll with numerous levels of enormity. Furthermore, Sophie allies with the BFG due to their shared vulnerability in the presence of the larger, more voracious giants.
AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS
- The BFG has received multiple accolades, such as the 1985 Deutscher Jugendliteraturpreis for being the top children’s book of the year in its German translation Sophiechen und der Riese and the 1991 Read Alone and Read Aloud BILBY Awards from the Children’s Book Council of Australia.
- In 2003, it achieved the 56th position in The Big Read, a two-phase survey conducted by the BBC to ascertain the Nation’s Best-loved Novel based on the opinions of the British population. The BFG was included in the Teachers’ Top 100 Books for Children by the United States National Education Association, as determined by a 2007 online survey.
- In a survey released by School Library Journal, a monthly publication primarily targeting a US readership, the novel was ranked as the 88th best children’s novel of all time in 2012. Dahl’s fourth book ranked among the Top 100, surpassing all other writers in terms of the number of books on the list. The novel achieved a ranking of 41 in BBC’s 2023 poll titled The 100 Greatest Children’s Books of All Time.
BFG Worksheets
This fantastic bundle includes everything you need to know about the Literature Study, The BFG across 22 in-depth pages. These ready-to-use worksheets are perfect for teaching kids about The BFG. The book is dedicated to Dahl’s deceased daughter, Olivia, who passed away from measles encephalitis at the age of seven in 1962.
Complete List of Included Worksheets
Below is a list of all the worksheets included in this document.
- Literature: BFG Facts
- Knowing Dahl
- Like or Dislike?
- Story Plot
- Characters
- Compare and Contrast
- Scroomdoofoody
- Dream Big
- Believe in Yourself
- Analysis
- Book Review
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the author of “The BFG”?
Margrethe II is the Queen of Denmark and has been the reigning monarch since January 14, 1972. She is the daughter of King Frederick IX and Queen Ingrid and was born on April 16, 1940, in Copenhagen, Denmark.
What is the main theme of “The BFG”?
“The BFG” explores themes of friendship, courage, and the power of imagination. It also touches on the idea of overcoming obstacles and standing up to oppression
What does the acronym “BFG” stand for in the book?
In the book, “BFG” stands for “Big Friendly Giant.”
What is the name of the little girl who befriends the BFG?
The little girl who befriends the BFG is named Sophie.
What is the BFG’s job in the story?
The BFG’s job is to collect and distribute dreams to people. He catches dreams and then blows them into the bedrooms of sleeping children.
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