1. EXAMPLE: HOMOGENEOUS-SAME GENES
WARM-UP
Define Direct and Indirect Characterization
HOMO: SAME, ALIKE
EXAMPLE: HOMOGENEOUS-SAME GENES

2. The Landlady By Roald Dahl

3. “The Landlady”
Today we are going to read “The Landlady” by Roald Dahl.
Once we have read it, you will complete an analysis of the story.
Make note of important facts or info as we read.

4. As We Read… Consider the elements that we have been discussing:
Characterization
Conflict
Setting
How is Dahl creating suspense using these three elements?

5. Short Story Worksheet
Once you have completed a first reading of the short story, begin work on the “Short Story Worksheet”
Be sure to write legibly and provide adequate evidence to support each answer.
Question # 6 Why do you think the lady likes the men young? Find evidence from the story to support your answer.