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Matilda can do Magic — Syllabus

ICSE · Class 6 · English Literature

What Matilda can do Magic covers in ICSE Class 6 English Literature: 3 topics, for the 2026-27 session. Topics include Summary and Key Events, Characters.

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3 Topics · ICSE Class 6 English Literature · 2026-27

Topics in Matilda can do Magic

1

Summary and Key Events

  • Matilda is a highly intelligent girl who loves reading, but her parents ignore her talents and prefer TV.
  • Miss Honey, her teacher, recognises Matilda’s brilliance and wants to help her.
  • Miss Trunchbull, the cruel headmistress, wrongly accuses Matilda of putting a newt in her water.
2

Characters and Their Traits

  • Matilda: Intelligent, calm, honest, and brave. She uses her power only when angry at injustice.
  • Miss Honey: Kind, understanding, and supportive. She believes in Matilda and protects her secret.
  • Miss Trunchbull: Harsh, unfair, and intimidating. She punishes without proof.
3

Grammar and Language Use

  • Indefinite pronouns refer to people or things in a general way (e.g., anyone, everyone, something).
  • Reflexive pronouns refer back to the subject (e.g., myself, yourself, themselves).
  • Compound adjectives are made of two words joined by a hyphen (e.g., wide-eyed, steel-rimmed).

Key Concepts

Central concept: Matilda's Magical Power

Matilda WormwoodMiss HoneyMiss TrunchbullTelekinesisImagination vs RealityTrust and SecrecyIndefinite PronounsReflexive Pronouns

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What are the important topics in Matilda can do Magic for ICSE Class 6 English Literature?
Key topics in Matilda can do Magic include Summary and Key Events, Characters and Their Traits, Grammar and Language Use. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 6 exams.
How should I revise Matilda can do Magic for Class 6 exams?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 94 practice questions on Matilda can do Magic. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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