Boy - Lesson 4 - Mrs Pratchett PowerPoint

In an English lesson centred around Roald Dahl's depiction of Mrs Pratchett, students are tasked with developing their understanding of this character from Dahl's tales of childhood. The objective is to delve into Dahl's portrayal, focusing on the nuances that bring Mrs Pratchett to life in the narrative. To achieve this, students are instructed to read the segment titled 'The Bicycle and the Sweet Shop' and make detailed notes on everything they can recall about Mrs Pratchett, thus engaging with the text and enhancing their comprehension and recall abilities.

Building on this exploration, the students are then encouraged to write a descriptive paragraph about Mrs Pratchett, with provided sentence starters to aid in structuring their thoughts. These prompts include references to her introduction in the third chapter, Dahl's descriptive language, her interactions with the children, and the feelings she evokes in the young Roald Dahl and his friends. The lesson culminates in a plenary where volunteers read their work aloud. This is followed by peer feedback, where the class is asked to offer constructive criticism, focusing on the strengths of the work and suggesting areas for improvement, thereby fostering a collaborative and supportive learning environment.