Summary
The story of the beloved author behind 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory' and 'Matilda,' who filled a little writing hut with wild imagination and unforgettable characters.
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Discussion
The story of the beloved author behind 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory' and 'Matilda,' who filled a little writing hut with wild imagination and unforgettable characters.
- Which Roald Dahl stories or characters do you know?
- Where and how did Roald Dahl like to do his writing?
- What makes a character stick in your memory long after the story ends?
Quick work-a-long
Vocabulary: author, imagination, character.
Try it: Invent a wacky Roald-Dahl-style character. Give them one strange habit and one hidden kindness.