Lamb to the slaughter.

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• mavo, havo, vwo
• Leerjaar 2

Welcome to English!

Today you are going to work independently. You are going to listen to a short story written by Roald Dahl, called Lamb to the Slaughter.

What do you know about Roald Dahl?
Do you know any of his books?

These are some of his children's books. You may know some of them.

Roald Dahl: British writer (1916-1990); wrote several children's books, but also short stories.

Short stories

Roald Dahl wrote many short stories. In the beginning of the year, you read 'The Landlady'. Today, I would like you to read 'Lamb to the slaughter', another one of Dahl's short stories.

The story starts on the next slide. Every now and then the story stops and there will be a question for you to answer.

Introduce short story

Discuss title: what does it mean?

(simple translation)

We'll be listening to the story and there will be several intervals (stops) at which there will be a question. Answer these quickly so that we can listen to the whole story!

After reading/listening and answering the questions, you will do a writing assignment.

Enjoy the story!

Introduce short story

Discuss title: what does it mean?

(simple translation)

We'll be listening to the story and there will be several intervals (stops) at which there will be a question. Answer these quickly so that we can listen to the whole story!

00:57

Who was Mary Maloney waiting for?

1. her friend
2. her husband
3. her boyfriend
4. her child

02:33

What is Patrick's occupation?

04:09

What do you think Patrick told Mary?

05:48

What did Mary use to kill Patrick?

07:57

Why did Mary go to the shop?

1. She needed vegetables
2. She needed fresh air
3. She needed an alibi
4. To talk to Sam

Whoa, what happened?

What did you think about this story?
Use at least three sentences to give your answer.

Follow up assignment: Diary

Choose one of the characters and write diary entries.

You should write four different entries (of one character).

You are free to choose whether they take place before, during and/or after the story.

Your entries should show your understanding of the character and plot.