Encourage creativity and deeper analysis of The Landlady by Roald Dahl with this engaging collection of post-reading creative tasks. With nine diverse activities, students will explore the story’s themes, characters, and setting in a fun and interactive way.
These projects allow for differentiation and can be used for individual or group work, making them ideal for cover lessons, end-of-unit projects, homework, or independent learning.
Students can choose from the following tasks:
★ Create a TikTok-style review of the story (alternative task available for non-social media use).
★ Design a Bed & Breakfast sales brochure to advertise the setting.
★ Illustrate a graphic novel adaptation of The Landlady.
★ Compile a movie soundtrack to match key scenes.
★ Write a 5-minute playscript adaptation of the story.
★ Design the set and costumes for a stage performance.
★ Create character mood boards to explore their personalities.
★ Write a newspaper article reporting on the events of the story.
★ Design Instagram grids for the characters (alternative digital or hand-drawn format available).
Why choose this resource?
✔ Flexible & adaptable – Suitable for different learning styles and abilities.
✔ Individual & collaborative options – Can be used for team projects or solo work.
✔ Versatile classroom use – Ideal for cover lessons, end-of-unit assessment, and homework.
✔ Engaging & interactive – Encourages imaginative responses to Roald Dahl’s short story.
Download now to bring creativity and engagement to your study of The Landlady!
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Immerse your students in the suspenseful and unsettling world of The Landlady by Roald Dahl with this comprehensive resource bundle. Packed with a variety of creative, analytical, and interactive activities, this bundle is designed to reinforce key themes, characters, and plot points while engaging students in meaningful discussion, writing, and revision. This bundle includes: ✔ Essay Questions – A comprehensive set of in-depth prompts to encourage critical thinking and literary analysis. Perfect for homework, assessments, or class discussions. ✔ Post-Reading Creative Tasks – Nine engaging projects such as graphic novel creation, playscripts, soundtrack design, news articles, and Instagram grids, allowing students to explore themes, setting, and characters in a creative way. ✔ The Landlady Bingo – A fast-paced, interactive game to reinforce key elements of the story, perfect for whole-class participation. ✔ Roll the Dice Discussion Board – A dynamic discussion activity where students "roll the dice" to answer critical thinking prompts. ✔ The Landlady Word Search – A fun way to introduce or reinforce key concepts and themes. ✔ The Landlady Crossword – A challenging and interactive puzzle that tests students' knowledge of key terms, characters, and plot details. Why choose this bundle? ✔ Versatile: Suitable for introducing, exploring, and revising The Landlady. ✔ Engaging: A mix of creative, discussion-based, and interactive tasks to suit all learners. ✔ No-Prep & Easy-to-Use: Print-and-go resources designed to fit seamlessly into your lesson plans. Perfect for: ✔ English Literature lessons ✔ Cover lessons ✔ Class discussions & independent study ✔ Exam preparation Download now and bring The Landlady to life with a range of engaging activities!
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