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Roald Dahl Unit

 * Directions: Select any __two__  (2) of each of the following questions to respond to in writing. Each response should be in the form of a complete hamburger paragraph, including a clear topic sentence, a few supporting details from the text, and a conclusive statement. Your question sheet should contain two complete paragraphs. Hint: It's a good idea to read all questions carefully before making your selection. Please type questions and send them to me!!! IF YOUR RESPONSE IS LESS THAN FIVE SENTENCES, IT IS INCOMPLETE! **

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Directions: Select any two of the following questions to respond to in writing. Each response should be in the form of a complete hamburger paragraph, including a clear topic sentence, a few supporting details from the text, and a conclusive statement. Your guided reading sheet should contain two complete paragraphs. Hint: It's a good idea to read all questions carefully before making your selection.

1. In "The Bicycle and the Sweet-shop,” according to Thwaites's father, what is Bootlace Liquorice made of? How is it made? What happens to everyone who eats it? Cover all three of these points in this answer.

2. Write a full paragraph describing the source of Roald Dahl's pride in the chapter “The Great Mouse Plot.” Why does this event make him feel so good about himself?

3. How does Roald Dahl build suspense in the chapter “Mr Coombes”?

4. In “Mrs. Pratchett's Revenge,” in the end, do you think that young Roald felt remorseful for what he did? Why or why not? Describe in detail.


 * GR 2, Pages 53-71: Choose TWO 222222222222222222222222222222222222222222222222222222222222 **

1. Describe in detail the ritual known as skaaling as presented in “Going to Norway?”

2. In "Going to Norway" and "The Magic Island" how does Roald Dahl portray his mother. Include an adjective that describes her in your topic sentence. The body of your sentence should include a lot of supporting detail.

3. Describe in detail some of the foods that Dahl remembers from childhood in “Going to Norway” and "Magic Island." Why do you think Dahl remembers food so clearly?

4. What was particularly cruel and barbaric about Dahl's operation as presented in “A Visit to the Doctor”?

Roald Dahl Unit