This Matilda comprehension resource includes 100 reading comprehension questions and a detailed answer key to support a complete novel study of Matilda by Roald Dahl.
Designed for Years 4–7, the resource is organised into 10 reading sets, making it easy to assign sections of the novel during whole-class reading, guided reading, independent reading, literature circles, homework, or relief teaching.
Each reading set includes a mix of simple recall questions and deeper critical thinking questions. Students will check their understanding of key events while also exploring characters, relationships, fairness, courage, kindness, justice, belonging, and standing up to unfair treatment.
What’s Included
- 10 reading sets
- 100 total comprehension questions
- 10 questions per reading set
- Simple recall questions
- Advanced critical thinking questions
- Detailed answer key for every question
- Print-and-go PDF format
- Clear structure for easy lesson planning
Reading Skills Covered
- Recalling key events
- Understanding character choices
- Making inferences
- Analysing relationships
- Exploring themes
- Explaining cause and effect
- Supporting ideas with evidence
- Discussing courage, fairness, kindness, justice, and belonging
Perfect For
- Years 4–7 novel studies
- Guided reading
- Whole-class reading
- Literature circles
- Homework
- Relief teaching
Why Teachers Will Love This Resource
This resource saves planning time by giving you a complete set of ready-to-use comprehension questions and answers for Matilda. The 10 reading set structure makes it easy to assign one section at a time, while the detailed answer key supports marking, discussion, and teacher guidance.
Students will move beyond basic recall by thinking deeply about Matilda’s intelligence, Miss Honey’s kindness, Miss Trunchbull’s cruelty, the Wormwood family, fairness, courage, and what it means to find a place where you belong.
