This series of four lessons on Roald Dahl’s ‘Lamb to the Slaughter’ breaks the story into four extracts and four distinct but interconnected lessons. Lesson 1: 16 slides Lesson 2: 16 slides Lesson 3: 14 slides Lesson 4: 16 slides Each lesson contains key questions and tasks relating to the story. Students are encouraged to think about Dahl’s suspense, characterisation, and use black humour. Key vocabulary is introduced and Dahl’s structure is dissected, with students making predictions and debating what might happen next as the story progresses. The nature of Mary Maloney’s marriage is discussed, as is the significance of her pregnancy, and the symbolic use of the leg of lamb in her infamous crime. At the end of the fourth lesson, we think about how Dahl uses the story symbolically and allegorically to comment on attitudes to gender in the 1950s. Questions, discussion points, and tasks are included for students. There are multiple tasks to strengthen analytical writing (with clearly structured model paragraphs included), and more creative tasks are featured, too, including diary entries and newspaper writing. Copies of all four extracts are included in this resource. There are at least 4 lessons here, but - depending on the pace of your classes - this could be stretched into more. This series of lessons is ideal for KS3. PowerPoints and extracts are saved as PDFs.

This resource is a complete teaching and revision pack for Lamb to the Slaughter by Roald Dahl, designed to support Junior Cycle English students. It combines clear revision notes with engaging worksheets and creative writing tasks to help students fully understand the story. The pack covers all key areas, including plot, characters, themes, setting, and language techniques. The revision notes (page 1) provide a clear summary of events, explore major ideas such as betrayal, deception, and justice, and highlight important quotes and exam tips to support student learning. Students are guided through a wide range of activities, including: Reading comprehension and vocabulary development tasks Plot structure exercises (exposition to resolution) Questions on the twist ending and its impact Character and theme analysis Personal response questions to encourage critical thinking The resource also includes creative and functional writing tasks to build key skills: A police report writing task based on the story An alternative endings activity to develop imagination and narrative skills Designed for mixed-ability classrooms, this pack supports both understanding and exam preparation. It is ideal for classwork, homework, or revision, helping students build confidence while engaging with one of Dahl’s most popular short stories.

This resource is a complete teaching and revision pack for The Landlady by Roald Dahl, designed to support Junior Cycle English students. It combines clear, structured revision notes with engaging worksheets and creative writing tasks to build understanding and confidence. The revision notes (page 1) provide a concise overview of the plot, key themes such as deception and appearance vs reality, character profiles, and important language techniques. They also include key quotes and exam tips to help students prepare effectively. Students are supported through a wide range of activities, including: Reading comprehension questions and vocabulary work Plot structure and twist analysis Character and theme exploration Extended response questions to develop critical thinking The resource also includes creative and functional writing tasks to develop key skills: Diary entry from Billy Weaver’s perspective Letter writing task focusing on tone and hidden feelings Creative writing task exploring alternative viewpoints and endings Designed for mixed-ability classrooms, this pack is ideal for classwork, homework, or revision. It helps students engage with the story while developing both analytical and writing skills in a clear and accessible way.

This is my best selling primary resource and is a set of lessons and activities for KS2 poetry work. These would also be ideal for use around National Poetry Day or World Poetry Day. The lessons are based on ‘Revolting Rhymes’ by Roald Dahl. All lesson resources, differentiated activities and planning are provided as part of the pack. I have used this pack for a week of activities linked to Revolting Rhymes, as well as for a one-off lesson on Poetry Day. It could also be used for a set of guided reading activities. The teaching PowerPoint contains some background and introduction, as well as examples for modelling and discussing each independent task. The PowerPoint and the task sheets are provided in Word and pdf format. There are 5 independent activities, so the pack can be used for a whole week or just for 1 or 2 lessons. Focus can also be on one of the Rhymes or on all six, depending on your requirements. The flexibility of the lessons and the entertaining nature of the text means that I have been able to use this pack in Years 4 to 6, but it can also be easily adapted for younger children. Please note: some video links are included in the sessions, which should always be assessed for suitability prior to use! Also, as is well known, Cinderella is called a ‘slut’ at one point, so be prepared! Includes: *Teacher PowerPoint presentation *5 independent task sheets for support or structure *Challenge tasks are built into the PowerPoint slides *Full planning grid, linked to English curriculum Please see the Goldtopfox shop for more helpful English and general teaching resources: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/goldtopfox

Here are ten questions for each chapter of Roald Dahl’s Going Solo, including two inference questions per chapter. The questions are designed to engage readers with the text, test comprehension, and encourage deeper thinking. The chapters are based on the structure of the book, which includes Dahl’s experiences in Africa and during World War II. The questions cover a range of comprehension, analysis, and inference skills, encouraging readers to think critically about Dahl’s adventures and the historical context of Going Solo.

The Hitchhiker by Roald Dahl - Fiction Complete lessons or lessons, on the excellent short story by Roald Dahl! ** New Updated Text** Complete and attractive lesson pack includes: • Engaging starters • Lesson objectives Full story and discussion prompts throughout (pdf of the complete story included) • Card sort and text search activity • Agree or disagree discussion prompt activity • Key quote analysis discussion • Main question and WAGOLL • The Hitchhiker quiz Resources included at the back of the power point and as a separate resource for ease of use. An engaging lesson to use time and time again.

A fun, engaging 11+ style character comprehension** lesson** (or two lessons) based around an extract from Roald Dahl’s “Boy”; all about the character of Captain Hardcastle. Includes: Powerpoint to accompany lesson Link to Wordwall Quiz (free, bespoke for this lesson) Word document with extract plus 18 comprehension questions (and answer sheet) 2 longer PEE style questions with suggested answers included Teaching tips Creative writing task (on powerpoint) as extension

This pack will support children to write a persuasive letter. Children could write a persuasive letter just before reading the chapter when the Roly-Poly Bird comes. This is to give the Twits a chance to improve. To extend this writing the Twits could reply. What would they say? All the resources are attached including sentence starters and writing points etc. Please see the preview of the resources as all the resources are there to view. Thank you for viewing my resource. Beaming Literature

Celebrate Roald Dahl Day with this ready-to-use 16 slide Assembly PowerPoint, designed to be led by a teacher with no preparation required. Packed with fascinating facts about Roald Dahl’s life, his most famous books and characters and his wonderful made-up words, this engaging presentation is perfect for primary school pupils. With colourful slides, fun challenges and discussion prompts, children will discover why Roald Dahl is one of the world’s best-loved authors and explore the important life lessons in his stories—about kindness, bravery, creativity and standing up for what’s right. A time-saving assembly that brings Dahl’s magical world to life and leaves children eager to read, write and imagine!

Boy by Roald Dahl This English non-fiction teaching resource is a 10-lesson scheme of work with a 99-slide editable PowerPoint presentation and a 17-page booklet of worksheets. 'Boy by Roald Dahl' contains a variety of lessons and activities designed to enhance and develop pupil knowledge and understanding of the book. Content includes: A 10-lesson scheme of work overview An animated PowerPoint presentation 17-page booklet of worksheets A brief biography of Roald Dahl with a short film about his life The difference between biography and autobiography Make a Roald Dahl family tree - to develop knowledge of the early chapters of Boy Examining key characters such as Mrs Pratchett and Captain Hardcastle Using synonyms to improve vocabulary A drama based lesson using the events of 'The Great Mouse Plot' Design a 'Welcome to Norway' holiday brochure Studying the main features of an autobiographical text Contrasting characters from Boy - Captain Hardcastle and Corkers Writing assessment task

Tweens and teens love chills and thrills! Kick off “The Landlady” with this engaging, student-friendly 38-slide PowerPoint. Presentation includes facts on Roald Dahl, pre-reading vocabulary, prediction questions, character descriptions, and Common Core aligned discussion/essay questions.

The Landlady by Roald Dahl – Gothic Genre Presentation Dive into the eerie world of Gothic fiction with this accessible and engaging presentation based on Roald Dahl’s short story The Landlady. Perfect for introducing the genre while supporting literacy and inference skills. Originally designed for a Year 7 class, this resource uses a fun and familiar short story to introduce analytical writing skills in an engaging and accessible way. This resource includes: Pre-reading vocabulary task to build confidence and understanding Reading comprehension with answers to support guided or independent study Inference activities using images and text to develop deeper thinking Analytical writing tasks, including PEE paragraph practice and a role-play activity where students write as a police officer investigating the scene Creative writing extension inviting students to complete the cliffhanger – What do you think happened to Billy Weaver? Available in both PDF and .docx formats for easy editing and printing.

This is a 1 day DIFFERENTIATED English plan/ TEACHING POWERPOINT complete with success criteria’s for the task and differentiated scaffolds for the book: The Twits by Roald Dahl. The learning objective is making a PREDICTION based on the clues given on the FRONT COVER. The teaching input and questions guide children to making predictions and to give reasons for their prediction, teaching them to pay attention to all the clues given on the front cover. The lesson also includes a grammar focus of nouns and adjectives. The teaching powerpoint allows you to model answers on the different task pages. It includes a word bank to support EAL/SEN learners. This lesson gives guidance on the best pedagogical approaches to use in the classroom such as AFL questions to gather what learners’ already know, the use of talk partners to share learning, allowing learners to choose their own task (this works wonders for their self esteem), differentiated tasks that are progressive from MILD to Spicy, Spicy to Hot and from HOT to Extra HOT and assessment at the end of the lesson against the success criteria to assess learning and inform future planning.

UPGRADED RESOURCE PACK! Explore the classic story of MATILDA by Roald Dahl, using this extensive Drama resource pack which investigates in detail all the key characters, scenarios and themes. All lessons come complete with detailed powerpoints and supporting resources, so no planning is needed and you are ready to go! This tried-and-tested pack includes powerpoints, digital task activities and topic evaluation: Lesson 1:- The Wormwoods (Role on the Wall and Hot Seating) Lesson 2:- Miss Trunchbull (Vocal Skills and Body Language) Lesson 3:- Mr Wormwood (Role Play and Monologue) Lesson 4:- Practical Jokes (Teacher in Role and Tension) Lesson 5:- The Third Miracle (Status and News genre) Lesson 6:- Evaluation (Strengths and Areas for Improvement)

17 lessons on based on Roald Dahl’s ‘Boy’. I find it takes longer than 17 lessons as the reading tends to take longer, so probably more like 20-25 lessons worth. We use this as our introductory SOW for year 7 so fit for mixed ability groups.

Along with a lined copy of the story, there's a PowerPoint that focuses on characterization, drawing inferences while providing textual evidence, and generating hypotheses. There are also two handouts that correspond to the PowerPoint. Learning is focused on characterization and using textual evidence.

A Powerpoint lesson presentation resource that includes guidance and a range of tasks exploring character, events and themes in Roald Dahl's novel Danny the Champion of the World.

This resource contains a short presentation on Roald Dahl. You may also be interested in: Roald Dahl - 85 Slide Presentation This resource is an informative and fully editable, 85-slide PowerPoint presentation on the life and work of Roald Dahl. The presentation focuses on: His birthplace and parentage His education and schooling His career - RAF fighter pilot His family References and excerpts from his works including The BFG, Matilda, Fantastic Mr Fox, Boy: Dreams of Childhood, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, James and the Giant Peach, Danny Champion of the World, The Gremlins, Going Solo His likes and dislikes, interests and hobbies His imaginative and fun use of language and wordplay Roald Dahl’s Children’s Gallery, Roald Dahl Plass, Roald Dahl Festival at Aylesbury Dahlicious Dress Up Day, Roald Dahl’s Marvellous Children’s Charity. The Powerpoint also contains hyperlinks to Roald Dahl’s writing hut, The BFG movie trailer, audio of Roald Dahl giving writing tips and about his writing, Roald Dahl being interviewed by Terry Wogan, Roald’s home at Gipsy Cottage, Great Missenden. A simple text, 81 slide version of the presentation, more appropriate for younger pupils is also available: Roald Dahl Simple Text Presentation More Roald Dahl Resources Thinking of publishing your own resources or already an author and want to improve your resources and sales? Check out this step-by-step guide: How to Become a Successful TES Author: Step by Step Guide

A weeks worth of lessons on Roald Dahl's short story. PowerPoint comprises of 30 slides which include: Implicit/Explicit meanings Creative Writing Task Imagery Analysis PEE Peer Assessment Perfect for anyone looking to teach this short story and be creative at the same time!