Lamb to the slaughter

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• vwo
• Leerjaar 3

Lamb to the Slaughter

3rd of June 2022

We are going to read a story about a married couple...

by Roald Dahl

 

(handout)

Lamb to the slaughter

by Roald Dahl

What do you think the title means?

Like a lamb to the slaughter:

To do something in an unconcerned way, unaware of the coming disaster.

Instructions

1. Listen to the story

2. Read along on the handout

3. Answer the questions on the handout

1. How would you describe their relationship so far? (5-10 words)

2. Why do you think she starts to get frightened? (min 8 words)

2. What do you think Mr. Maloney told his wife?

3. Why is it important to this story that Mary Maloney is pregnant? (min. 8 words)

5. What do you think of Mary Maloney’s behaviour after she killed her husband? (Min. 8 words)

6. What do the detectives mean with the sentence "Get the weapon, and you've got the man."?

7. Why do you think Mrs. Maloney started to giggle? (min 8 words)

The story - a summary

8. Do you think Mary Maloney will get away with the murder? Why? (min. 10 words)

Imagine you were the judge: what verdict would you pass and what punishment? 

On your handout,  fill in the activity on the last page.

What	Answer the activity on the last page of your handout
How	Read and choose A or B, write your opionion
Help	Use the words in the text or ask me
Time	Homework
Finished?	Write your name on the sheet and hand in next lesson
Next

Let's discuss

Red card: Who thinks she should be found guilty?

Green card: Who thinks she should be found not guilty?

Why?

Are matters of justice always black or white? 

Does context matter?

What you learnt today

1. to read and understand a longer text

2. to express your opinion on what is right and wrong in a certain context

3. new words related to crime and justice

Have a good weekend!