The Magic Finger - Lesson 1: Roald Dahl - Worksheet

The worksheet is designed to engage students with the life and work of the celebrated author Roald Dahl. It begins by prompting students to share their existing knowledge about Dahl, using a spider diagram to organise their thoughts and information. The activity serves both as a starting point for the lesson and a means to assess prior knowledge about one of Britain's most beloved children's authors.

The worksheet continues with a series of questions that encourage students to delve deeper into Roald Dahl's biography and literary career. Questions range from asking about his birth and death dates, listing various occupations he held throughout his life, identifying the period when his stories first became popular, and naming some of his famous books. Additionally, the worksheet asks students to describe where Dahl penned his tales and to detail his daily writing routine. These questions aim to give students a fuller picture of Roald Dahl's life, his writing habits, and his contributions to literature, fostering a greater appreciation for his work and the creative process behind it.