Have+you+heard+about...+Roald+Dahl?


 * Roald Dahl Web quest**
 * Literature/Language Arts/ Art/ use of software**
 * ELL students - 5th-6th grade**

Have you heard about… Roald Dahl?

You have been hired by the owner of an important library to design a PowerPoint presentation about Roald Dahl’s life. He wants to make children interested in this writer’s books. … In case you didn’t know, by doing your job, you will make Roald Dahl’s wish come true: //To teach children to become good readers.//


 * //It’s a very important job,//** //don’t you think? But don’t worry… your Oompa-loompa teacher will guide you in your quest. Ready? Let’s start!//


 * Task 1** [|www.roalddahlfans.com/mydahlbio.php]

Read Roald Dahl’s biography paying attention to important details like: Where was he born? When? Who were his parents? Did he have any brothers or sisters? Where did he study? Did he like school? Did he marry? How did he become a writer? Were all his books for children?

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 * Task 2** [|www.roalddhalfans.com/pictures.php]

Create a Roald Dahl photo gallery. Each picture should appear with a brief explanation. Put the pictures in chronological order


 * Task 3** [|www.roalddahlfans.com/books.php]

Have a look at all the books he wrote and focus on the list of books for children. Choose any three titles you like. Write a short book review and determine the age the book is recommended to. Include a cover illustration.


 * Task 4** [|www.roalddahl.com/books.php]

Use Paint or PowerPoint to create an animated catalogue presenting some of the most important Roald Dahl’s books by category. Remember to include a brief, catchy explanation about each book, the cover illustration and the price.


 * Task 5** [|www.roalddahl.com/videos.php]

Make a big poster like the ones shown at the video rental stores, to advertise one film based on a Roald Dahl book. You can use **Paint, Word** or **PowerPoint**.


 * Task 6** [|www.roalddahlfans.com/mydahlbio.php]

To show all that you have learnt about this great author, why don’t you work with a friend to write a newspaper article about him? Summarize the most important aspects of his life in an invented interview. Imagine you are reporters. What would you ask Roald Dahl? What would he answer? Then, use **Word** or **Front Page** to design a newspaper page where your interview will be published. Think of a name for your newspaper, a title for your article and don’t forget to advertise some of his books or films.


 * Assessment**

Your final work will be evaluated by your Oompa-loompa teacher. She will read it and determine how much you have learnt. She will take into account your effort and commitment. You may become:

An Expert! à If you were committed with your task, made an excellent investigation and your final work is brilliant.

Beginner à If you didn’t show much commitment during your task and your investigation was ok, as well as your final presentation.

Amateur à If you were not committed with your task, your investigation was incomplete and your final presentation was poor.

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