Roald Dahl is known for his children's stories such as:
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Matilda
and James and the Giant Peach

Roald Dahl changes his norm with...

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1. Have dinner ready: Plan ahead the night before to have a delicious meal on time. This is a way of letting him know that you have been thinking about him and are concerned about his needs.

2. Prepare Yourself: Take 15 minutes to rest so you will be refreshed when he arrives. Touch up your makeup, put a ribbon in your hair and be fresh looking. His boring day needs a lift.

3: Clear away the clutter: Make one last trip through the main part of the house just before your husband arrives, gathering up school books, toys, paper, etc. Then run a dust cloth over the tables.

4. Prepare the children: Take a few minutes to wash the children's hands and faces, comb their hair, and if necessary, change their clothes. They are little treasures and eh would like to see them playing the part.

5. Minimize all noise: At the time of his arrival, eliminate all noise of washer, dishwasher, or vacuum. Encourage the children to be quite. Green him with a smile.

6. Make him comfortable:
Have him lean back in a comfortable chair. Have a cool or warm drink ready for him. Take off his shoes. Speak in a low, soft soothing and pleasant voice.

7. Make the evening his: Never complain if he does not take you out to dinner or to other places of entertainment. Instead, try to understand his world of strain and pressure, his need to be home and relax.

Your goal: Try to make your home a place of peace and order where your husband can renew himself in body and spirit.

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Part 2: Get the gist

• 1. Circle any unfamiliar words.
• 2. Underline key events and characters.
• 3. You will write a three sentence summary.

Part 3: Re-read

Focus notes to discuss with a partner in preparation for discussion:
OBJECTIVE- I can analyze the characters in order to find the theme and deeper meaning of the text.

How did Dahl set the mood of the text?

Does the author use any foreshadowing or hints

How does Mary's character change

How does Mary and her husband reflect the traditional roles?

Is mary guilty

What is Mary's motivation for killing her husband

What is the theme of the text?

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• What do you notice about the teachers role?
• What do you notice about the students role?
• How are the students interacting?

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