Children have been waiting patiently for the chocolate gates of Willy Wonka's chocolate factory to open. The twist is that only five lucky children can be let inside. Charlie Bucket's dream comes true when he finds a winning ticket that allows him to go into the chocolate factory. This is an amusing tale that has been entertaining children for more than three decades.
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Use a multiple choice test to see if your students understand the basics of the book.
Projects for Charlie and The Chocolate Factory
Discover fun project ideas that tie into the chocolate theme of the book. Students can make models of Oompa-Loompas, write the next chapter in the book, or create a chocolate cookbook.
Newspaper Ad
This activity encourages students to expand their imagination by creating a Newspaper Ad about the chocolate treats they have created.
Story Map
Have each student choose a character from the book and use a story map to identify key elements of his or her character.
Story Setting
The settings in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory are very creative. Use story setting graphic organizer to identify and organize each unique setting in the book.
Character Traits
Have your students choose four characters in the book and use the character traits list to identify three traits that each character shows.
The Official Roald Dahl Website Grade Levels: Middle, Secondary Explore the life of Roald Dahl, find teacher resources, and learn more about the author who came up with such creative stories. http://www.roalddahl.com/index3.htm
Books by Roald Dahl
The BFG Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Charlie and the Great Glass Elevator Danny, the Champion of the World The Enormous Crocodile Esio Trot Fantastic Mr. Fox George's Marvelous Medicine The Giraffe and the Pelly and Me The Gremlins James and the Giant Peach The Magic Finger Matilda The Minpins The Twits The Vicar of Nibbleswicke The Witches