There is no Blue shown in the official document. The Imperial War Museum in London painted their Matilda II tank light blue instead of Light or Silver Grey by mistake. Because the museum used this colour scheme it was copied by the French tank Museum and many Model kit companies. When war broke out, only two pre-series Matildas had been barely put in active service. They were soon joined by 20 others, passing the year in drilling exercises, before being shipped to France. There they came to serve with the 7th RTR, part of the British Expeditionary Force (BEF) Armored Division. The two vehicles shared almost nothing from the design or development points of view. They are completely different vehicles. All that can be said is that they share a vague visual resemblance. The story begins with school reports about different children. Could you write your own school report? Could you write a report for another imaginary child? Matilda is extremely gifted and talented at different things. Discuss what we mean by ‘talents’. What talents do you have? How can we get better at things we aren’t quite as good at?

Mr. Wormwood cheats his customers. Discuss what we mean by ‘dishonesty’ and why it isn’t nice. Find out about the rules that shops have to follow to ensure that they are honest with their customers. They were part of the 4th Royal Tank Regiment, taking part in the battle of Keren and all other operations in this sector. But the mountainous terrain prevented any efficient large-scale use. Others were shipped to Greece (during the Balkan campaign), Crete and Malta, to prevent any German landing there.In the chapter ‘Miss Honey’s Cottage’, there are lots of complicated words (e.g. mysterious, phenomenon, precocious, self-consciousness). Can you find out what they mean? Another factor led to its demise. Like the Crusader, it was armed with a 1939-standard AT gun, good against 20 to 30 mm (0.79-1.18 in) armor, but not against the upgraded versions of the Panzer III and IV, which came in Africa in late 1941. However, with their limitations well-understood by the British command, they were once more successful during Operation Crusader, especially the 1st and 32nd Army Tank Brigades, which were pivotal in the battle. You can also still join BIPC events and webinars and access one-to-one support. See what's available at the British Library in St Pancras or online and in person via BIPCs in libraries across London. Matilda visits the library regularly to find new books to read. Visit your school or local library and see what services it offers. Could you make a poster to advertise your library? public Wi-Fi - this extends to the majority of our public spaces including the Reading Rooms, as well as our study desks and galleries at St Pancras (you won't require a login)

You could also use this to prompt a class discussion. Do your pupils think any of the other characters changed too? If so, how did they change? Teaching a lesson on Matilda's characters?The above video may be from a third-party source. We accept no responsibility for any videos from third-party sources. Please let us know if the video is no longer working. The amazing new film Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical They were popular with their crews because of their armor, but caused confusion on the battlefield, despite the profusion of large painted crosses, large Nazi and army flags, and makeshift camouflages in some cases. Under the crude light of the desert, its silhouette was unmistakable, but the associated symbols difficult to spot. Those captured in too bad shape for repairs were kept as reserves for spare parts. Watch this video broadcast with Quentin Blake which gives information about his life and his work. Can you draw pictures in a similar style to him? Infantry Tank Mark IIA* Specifications, The Vulcan Foundary Ltd by designer Sir John Dodd August 1940 This worksheet would be perfect to use when teaching a lesson on character and how characters can change within a story. Children can compare how the Trunchbull is shown at the beginning of the story in comparison to the end.

By mid-1942, the Germans had devised efficient infantry tactics using the Pak 38 and the long-barrel 50 mm (1.97 in) version of the Panzer III (Ausf J), which could deal with the Matilda. One solution for the British design was to upgrade the main gun, but with a turret ring of only 1.37 m (4.49 ft), no superior gun could be mounted without a major overhaul of the entire hull.Your children will love these Matilda activities based on new film Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical - an inspirational musical tale about an extraordinary girl who has remarkable courage and fights against all the odds to take charge of her own destiny. Children will love this new film which is based on Roald Dahl’s classic children's novel Matilda. Activities included in this collection will encourage children to use their imagination and problem-solving skills, just like Matilda herself. We have a range of activities that will help children develop their maths and English skills, whilst also having fun with music and arts. Take your children to see Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical, now available to buy or rent! An amazing collection of movie-themed activities Can you write a character for a nice teacher (like Miss Honey) and an unkind teacher (like Miss Trunchbull)?

Matilda Descriptive Word Mat - Up-level your learners' vocabulary and descriptive writing skills with this colourful word mat. Matilda tank on its way into Tobruk, displaying an Italian flag, 24 January 1941, during Operation Compass. These wonderful activities are inspired by wonderful new film Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical. These Matilda activities are perfect for use at home or in the classroom, after taking your children to watch the movie. By late 1940, this model was replaced by the lighter and more recent Besa model, of the same caliber, without a mantlet. This was known as the Matilda Mk.IIA. The Besa was a British version of the Czechoslovak ZB-53. It was compact, air-cooled and belt-fed. Matilda’s friend, Fred, has a pet parrot which he lends to her. Can you make a ‘guide’ to teach people how to look after a parrot (or another pet)?

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The Mark IV (1941-42) introduced an improved Leyland diesel, and the turret leather belt fixation replaced by a fixed tubular mounting. The turret lamp was also removed. It was the main production version, with perhaps 1200 units built throughout 1942. Do your children love the new film Roald Dahl’s Matilda The Musical by Sony Picutures Entertainment? Or perhaps you’ve been reading the classic novel with your class. Either way, if your little ones are fans of Matilda then they’ll love this fun Matilda Cardboard Cut-Out Activity. Matilda Mk.II in Libya, 1941, now preserved at Bovington. Notice the dark olive green variant three-tone camouflage. The sturdy and largely available chassis of the Matilda seemed ideally suited to be adapted in many variants. However, in fact, its slow speed and small turret ring prevented the development of many upgrades. Although, through special adaptation, the Matilda survived in many forms until the end of the war, it was retired from active duty in Africa by the end of 1942. Matilda reads ‘The Secret Garden’, ‘Great Expectations’ and many other famous books. Can you find out more about these stories and their authors?