Fantastic Mr Fox - Roald Dahl Primary Resources

Teach the Fantastic Mr Fox story using these resources

The Fantastic Mr Fox story is a beloved classic for many reasons - make bringing it into your classroom much easier by using this (just as fantastic) range of resources. You can find everything you need to enrich your lessons and engage your pupils from start to finish. And to help your mind rest easy, every single resource you see here has been made, checked and approved by experienced teachers. That means you can rest assured because the resources are just as effective in the classroom as they are on paper. They'll help to develop your pupils' understanding of the story while improving reading and writing skills at the same time.

Which Fantastic Mr Fox story resources should I use?

We're glad you asked! This comprehensive collection is full of wonderful resources that'll sure to be an asset in your classroom, but if you're not sure where to start yet and you're looking for some inspiration, then look no further.

• Guided Reading Questions Chapters 1 and 2 to Support Teaching on Fantastic Mr Fox - If you're reading through the story with your class, then you'll want to use these handy guided reading questions for chapters 1 and 2. They'll help to prompt discussion and show you how well everyone's been paying attention. Plus, questions for the rest of the chapters in the story are available too.
• Character Comparison Worksheets to Support Teaching on Fantastic Mr Fox - Once your pupils are familiar with the characters, ask them to make comparisons across the text using this worksheet. Children should draw Mr Fox and list his personality traits, then do the same for another character. Why not encourage early finishers to write a paragraph highlighting their differences?
• Book Review Writing Frame to Support Teaching on Fantastic Mr Fox - At the end of your reading sessions, ask your pupils to summarise the story using this Book Review Writing Frame. It asks children to write about the setting, the main character, and the beginning, middle and end of the story. This would be a great tool for assessing understanding.

What is the story of Fantastic Mr Fox?

Fantastic Mr Fox is a story about Mr Fox, who outwits his three neighbours Boggis, Bunce and Bean at every turn. The story raises lots of interesting moral questions, as Mr Fox must steal to provide food for his family.