The Landlady by Roald Dahl Close Reading Assessment and Writing Project

This short story resource is designed to help students analyze a complex work of literary fiction. Specific questions presented in an assessment practice worksheet guide students through the process of analyzing the plot, characterization, setting, and theme of The Landlady by Roald Dahl.

This lesson plan includes:

1. Teacher preparation instructions
2. Suggestions for generating daily writing tasks
3. During teaching instructions
4. Student assessment practice
5. Theme Notes
6. Analysis prompts
7. Answer key
8. Culminating writing task
9. Extension activities
10. Online resources