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The Landlady - Roald Dahl - Inference*
Performance Objective: SWBAT analyze how an author use of characterization, foreshadowing, and suspense shape reader’s assumptions by examining text evidence through close reading of a short story
Opening: First Impressions
Look at the following three images:
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Table Talk: What is your first impression of each person?
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This resource focuses on character analysis and the interpretation of first impressions in literature. It invites students to explore how initial perceptions of characters can be misleading and encourages them to gather textual evidence and apply their background knowledge to form inferences. Activities include discussing character impressions, investigating clues from text excerpts, and analyzing authorial techniques used to shape reader expectations. Specific examples from Roald Dahl's 'The Landlady' are highlighted for group discussions, including tasks for annotation, comparison, and revision of initial theories. The resource also incorporates active reading strategies, periodic check-ins for understanding, and an exit ticket for synthesizing evidence, ultimately aiming to deepen comprehension and critical thinking skills regarding character motives and narrative techniques.