Biography and Autobiography - Lesson 5 - Holiday in Norway PowerPoint

In this engaging lesson, students have the opportunity to delve into the fond childhood memories of the celebrated author Roald Dahl, focusing on his holidays in Norway. The objective of the lesson is threefold: firstly, to encourage students to talk about their own favourite holiday experiences; secondly, to study Roald Dahl's personal accounts of his time spent in Norway; and thirdly, to harness this information to create a compelling advertisement promoting Norway as an attractive tourist destination. Through the exploration of Dahl's writings, students will gain insights into the Norwegian landscape, culture, and activities that make it an appealing place to visit.

The lesson involves reading excerpts from Roald Dahl's chapters 'Going to Norway' and 'The magic island', where he describes the joys of his boyhood holidays. Students will answer a series of questions to extract key details about Norway, such as the characteristics of its capital city, Oslo, the experience of travelling within the country, the activities available to tourists on the Norwegian islands, and the local cuisine, including the country's famous fish and unique ice cream. They will also learn about 'skaaling' and 'gjetost', adding to their understanding of Norwegian traditions. With this rich tapestry of information, students are then tasked with creating a magazine advertisement that captures the essence of Norway, highlighting the scenery, people, food, drink, activities, and the allure of Oslo, to entice potential holidaymakers to this majestic destination.