Thursday, April 18, 2013

The Witches by Roald Dahl


Note About Witches - How to Recognize a Witch
How can you tell if a lady is a witch?  Why don't they like children?  What do witches do to them?
Vocabulary:
plotting (7)
motto (8)
adore (12)
majestic (15)
conviction (21)

The Grand High Witch - Summer Holidays
Why does the narrator have to go to an English hotel rather than Norway?  What does he bring with him?  Explain his hopes about teaching mice.
Vocabulary:
imprisoned (61)
awe (66)
glimpse (69)
recital (75)

The Recipie - The Ancient Ones
How does the magic formula work?  How is it made?
constant (88)
clamour (95)
boasting (99)
chorus (108)

Metamorphosis - Hello Grandma
How does our narrator feel about being turned into a mouse?  What are the bad sides?  What are the good sides?
Vocabulary:
hideous (112)
depressed (18)
inform (120)
appearance (132)

The Mouse Burglar - The Plan
Why do you think Bruno's parents o not believe the truth about thier son?
Vocabulary:
musty (137)
frantic (140)
dash (148)
mishap (151)

In the Kitchen
How did the narrator get his tail cut off?  Did he do anything to deserve it?
Vocabulary:
perch (159)
crammed (166)
commotion (174)
caress (175)

Mr. Jenkins and his Son - It's Off to Work We Go
Where did the Grand High Witch live?  How are they going to try and rid the whole world of witches?
Vocabulary:
summon (180)
fuss (182)
massive (185)
feat (190)

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