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Roald Dahl presentation cover: title slide with his portrait and the quote 'you have to read a lot of books'
Title slide of the 85-slide presentation
Birth slide: Dahl born 13 September 1916 at Villa Marie, Llandaff near Cardiff, Wales, with the city's welcome sign
Slide 2: his birthplace in Wales
Dahl's namesake: Norwegian explorer Roald Amundsen, first person to reach the South Pole, pictured in furs
Slide 3: how he got his name
Dahl's parents came from Norway, marked on a globe; he spoke Norwegian at home with sisters Astri, Alfhild and Else
Slide 4: Norwegian family and first language
Family loss: when Dahl was three, sister Astri died of appendicitis and his father of pneumonia weeks later
Slide 5: deaths of his sister and father
First school: Dahl rode a tricycle to Elmtree House each day, 'whooping his way to school', with a red tricycle
Slide 6: Elmtree House, his first school
School slide: at age seven Dahl went to Llandaff Cathedral School in Cardiff, with a photo of the school buildings
Slide 7: starting at Llandaff Cathedral School
Sweet shop: Dahl's favorite Sherbet Fountains and Liquorice Bootlaces, and Thwaites's tale of boiled-rat liquorice
Slide 8: the local sweet shop and his favorite candy
Slide quoting 'Boy': Dahl's description of shop owner Mrs. Pratchett and the dead mouse trick in a gobstopper jar
Slide 9: Mrs. Pratchett from the book Boy
'Great Mouse Plot of 1924' slide: Dahl and his friends were caned by the headmaster, with a drawing of a caning
Slide 10: the punishment for the mouse trick
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Roald Dahl Resource

Invite your students into the captivating world of one of the most cherished children's authors, Roald Dahl. This user-friendly resource includes a detailed and essential, editable 85-slide PowerPoint presentation that allows for instruction flexibility.

Dahl’s Biography

Dive into various periods of Roald Dahl's life - his birthplace, parents, education and even his service as an RAF fighter pilot - this teaching aid turns history lively in the classroom. More than biographical details, it looks into every aspect of his creative realm too.

  • The BFG
  • Matilda
  • Fantastic Mr Fox
  • 'Boy: Dreams of Childhood'
  • 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory'
  • 'James and the Giant Peach'
  • 'Danny Champion of the World'
  • 'The Gremlins'
  • 'Going Solo'
This single resource features all these books.

Cross-curricular use

Ideal across different grades, this tool is just right for Social Studies or Biographies segments. Yet it is not restrained to these subjects; educators can find its cross-disciplinary worth by incorporating it within language arts lessons or inspiring book clubs conversations at several grade levels.

Innovative Learning with Multimedia Links

Beyond text-based learning experiences are hyperlinks allowing students to leap directly onto multimedia platforms– watch scenes from film adaptations like 'The BFG', hear as Roald shares writing strategies firsthand or visualize Gipsy Cottage where he forged most wondrous stories. Every visual demonstration adds immersive depth enhancing student engagement while they attain novel viewpoints on his fantastic life work.

This Microsoft PowerPoint document offers teachers smooth access regardless of specific software requirements, which otherwise could be interruptive in busy educational environments – another reason why it shines amongst others!

From full group instruction in classrooms to small breakout groups enriching their knowledge together – you can apply this resource in countless ways. It could even serve as excellent homework material inspiring exploration of a realm where imaginations reign freely!

In conclusion

This Roald Dahl teaching resource is able to open gateways into the whimsical world created by this author while integrating real-world elements from his life– furnishing students with an engaging, multi-dimensional learning experience.

What's Included

This resource contains an editable 85-slide PowerPoint presentation on the life and work of Roald Dahl.

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