Lesson Time Allocation Resources Needed Introduction Development Conclusion Assessment
Lesson 1: Introduction to Roald Dahl 60 minutes Pictures of Roald Dahl, map of the UK, timeline template, whiteboard, markers Introduce Roald Dahl with pictures and a brief overview. Show students where and when he lived using a map. Discuss Roald Dahl's early life, including his birthplace and early childhood. Create a basic timeline on the whiteboard. Review key points about Roald Dahl’s early life. Ask students to recall one fact they learned. Students will complete a worksheet with questions about Roald Dahl's early life. Teacher will check for understanding.
Lesson 2: Roald Dahl's Major Works 60 minutes Copies of Roald Dahl’s book covers, summary of works, whiteboard, markers Show students covers of Roald Dahl’s famous books. Discuss what they might already know about these books. Read summaries of a few key works (e.g., "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory," "Matilda"). Discuss themes and characters. Ask students which book or story seemed most interesting to them and why. Students will write a short paragraph about which book they would like to read and why. Teacher will review their choices.
Lesson 3: Contributions to Society and Culture 60 minutes Video clips from Roald Dahl movies, articles about his impact, whiteboard, markers Show a short video clip from a movie based on a Roald Dahl book. Ask students if they have seen any movies or read any books by him. Discuss how Roald Dahl’s stories have been turned into movies and plays. Talk about his influence on children’s literature. Summarize the discussion by highlighting Roald Dahl’s lasting impact on literature and media. Students will create a poster showing how Roald Dahl has influenced modern culture. Teacher will assess creativity and understanding.
Lesson 4: Personal Connection to Roald Dahl 60 minutes Paper, crayons, markers, Roald Dahl book excerpts Read an excerpt from a Roald Dahl book. Ask students how they feel about the character or story. Have students draw a picture of their favorite scene or character from the excerpt. Discuss why they chose that scene or character. Students share their drawings and explain their choices. Discuss how Roald Dahl’s stories relate to their own lives. Students will write a few sentences about how they connect with the character or story. Teacher will review for personal connection.
Lesson 5: Designing a Timeline 60 minutes Timeline templates, markers, Roald Dahl biography notes Review the key events in Roald Dahl’s life. Show an example of a timeline. Students will use the timeline template to plot major events in Roald Dahl’s life, including birth, major works, and death. Review timelines together. Discuss any differences and ensure all key events are included. Students will present their timelines to the class. Teacher will assess accuracy and completeness.
Lesson 6: Roald Dahl's Legacy 60 minutes Articles about Roald Dahl’s legacy, whiteboard, markers Discuss what a legacy is and what it means to leave one. Ask students what they think Roald Dahl’s legacy is. Read articles and discuss how Roald Dahl’s works continue to influence literature and media. Mention any awards or honors he received. Summarize Roald Dahl’s contributions and lasting impact. Ask students what they think his most important legacy is. Students will write a short essay on Roald Dahl’s legacy. Teacher will assess understanding and writing skills.