Level 5 Roald Dahl Part 2

In this lesson, you will learn about British children's author,

Roald Dahl

After completing this lesson, you will be able to:

• Use key vocabulary
• Identify the main idea of a written passage
• Talk about Roald Dahl and his works

Be sure to complete the lesson by following the roadmap:

1. Complete the Warm Up Exercises
2. Complete the Talk Time Section
3. Review the Vocabulary Section
4. Play the Vocabulary Game
5. Watch a Video about Roald Dahl
6. Read the Reading Comprehension Passage
7. Answer the Reading Comprehension Questions
8. Chit Chat- Talk about what you learned
9. Complete the Homework

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Welcome back — time for Part 2!

LAST CLASS

Part 1 done

Part 1 done

Part 2 — today

Let's jump back and finish what we started!

Vocabulary

Review the vocabulary for this section.

Villainous

Evil

Subjugate

To bring under control

Misogyny

Prejudice against women

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Vocabulary Game

To practice your new vocabulary, play a game:

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Reading Comprehension

Read the text below aloud.

In many of his plots, young heroes face off against villainous adults. For example, in the book Matilda, Matilda is a genius child who is and bullied by her terrible headmistress. In the book The Witches, the Grand High Witch plans to rid the entire country of children and must be stopped. These are only a few examples of how Dahl writes of young protagonists facing off against evil adults. While Roald Dahl is very famous and renowned, there is controversy surrounding his works. According to critics, Dahl's works include harmful racist and stereotypes.

exposing

subjugated

misogynistic

criticize

Share what you just read about with your mentor in your own words!

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Reading Comprehension

Read the text below aloud.

He is also criticized for exposing children to that are part of the plots in his books. Whether you think that Dahl's works are genius or flawed, it is that he has influenced the minds of young readers and popular culture as a whole. At least 19 of his books have been made into movies with famous actors, such as Johnny Depp and Anne Hathaway, playing lead roles. It remains to be seen whether Roald Dahl's books will always be considered appropriate for children, but for now, his works remain very much alive and well-read.

indisputable

influence

violent acts

Share what you just read about with your mentor in your own words!

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Reading Comprehension Questions

Answer the questions below.

Name two of Roald Dahl's books.

Who are typically the villains in Roald Dahl's books?

What is an example of a hero facing off against a villain in Dahl's books?

Why is Roald Dahl controversial?

Why do you think that children love Roald Dahl's books so much?

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Chit Chat

Practice speaking with your mentor.

What is your favorite book?

If you were to write a book, what would it be about?

If you were Charlie in the Chocolate Factory and Willy Wonka gifted you his factory, what candies would you make?

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Feedback

Share Your Thoughts!

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Homework

Homework

Option 2:Story Twist

Rewrite the ending of a Roald Dahl story. Change what happens and explain how your new ending affects the characters.

Option 1:Character Diary

Write a diary entry from the point of view of a character in a Roald Dahl story. Describe their thoughts, feelings, and a problem they are facing.

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Subjugate

To bring under control

Misogyny

Prejudice against women

Villainous

Evil