1. English Authors

2. Who is this famous author? ILWLMIA EEKSHASAERP William Shakespeare

3. Shakespeare 1582 – 1616 An English poet and playwright Said to be the greatest writer in the English language Wrote many comedies and histories but also tragedies Hamlet, Othello, Macbeth and King Lear were considered the best

4. Phrases “Break the ice” — (The Taming of the Shrew) “Brave new world” — (The Tempest) “Dead as a doornail” — (Henry VI Part II) “Eaten me out of house and home” — (Henry IV Part II) “For goodness’ sake” — (Henry VIII) “Heart of gold” — (Henry V) “Good riddance” — (Troilus and Cressida)

5. Jane Austen 1775 – 1817 Romantic fiction She is one of the most widely read writers in English literature Pride and Prejudice is the most famous Grew up in Chawton, Hampshire

6. Roald Dahl 1916 – 1990 His books have sold over 200 million copies worldwide Born in Wales Served in the Royal Air Force His stories are known for their unexpected endings and dark comic content

7. James and the Giant Peach https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iqrGesf2x bg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iqrGesf2x bg

8. Charlie and the Chocolate Factory https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p6JAQ2a oXm0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p6JAQ2a oXm0

9. Character profiles – Willy Wonka He is old bit filled with energy He is charming and insensitive

10. Charlie Bucket Protagonist Doesn’t complain Unassuming and respectful

11. Augustus Gloop Rude and very greedy He suffers for greed in the factory He falls into the chocolate river

12. Veruca Salt Spoiled brat She demands a squirrel but is sent down the garbage shoot Very demanding

13. Violet Beauregarde She attempts to beat her chewing gum record Very obnoxious She chews experimental gum and turns to a blueberry

14. Oompa Loompas Fun loving dwarves They dance, beat drums and carry the bad children out They are from Loompaland

15. Character building Can we design our own character?