Biography and Autobiography - Lesson 10 - My Story Worksheet

In this lesson, students delve into the captivating world of Roald Dahl's childhood as they complete the final instalment of a series on biography and autobiography. Having read up to the end of the book, the class engages in a literary discussion, focusing on their favourite stories from Dahl's formative years. They contemplate what elements make these tales so enthralling and explore the techniques Dahl employs to capture and maintain their interest. This reflection serves as a springboard for students to critically analyse storytelling methods and the subtle craft of autobiographical writing.

For the assessment task, students are invited to become storytellers themselves by selecting a noteworthy event from their own lives to share. Drawing inspiration from Dahl's 'Boy', they are tasked with writing about this event in a way that would captivate an audience, mirroring Dahl's unique narrative style. The criteria for the task encourage students to choose an event that is unusual, amusing, or entertaining. They must write from the first-person perspective, making use of personal pronouns to create an intimate connection with the reader. A key element of the task is the inclusion of imaginative and vivid descriptions, which will bring their stories to life and engage the reader, just as Dahl's vivid storytelling has engaged them.