The Landlady by Roald Dahl

 

Roald Dahl was a British novelist, short story writer, poet, fighter pilot, and screenwriter. 

 He is the author of Matilda, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,The Magic Finger, and so many unforgettable stories which we have all read and enjoyed.

This week we are going to read the short story  The Landlady, first published in the New Yorker in 1959.

 As you read, answer the questions you will find here.

 After you have finished reading the story, you can watch this short video

"The Lottery" by Shirley Jackson (4 C Advanced)

 

                                              

 "The Lottery" is a short story written by Shirley Jackson and published by the New Yorker in 1948. It is one of the most controversial stories published by the magazine and is now considered a classic.

It has been adapted into different formats including a graphic novel.

 

Read the story here:  "The Lottery"-The New Yorker (includes audio)   or here "The Lottery"
 

THE SNIPER A short story by Liam O'Flaherty

The Sniper is a short story by Irish writer Liam O'Flaherty published in 1923. It is set during the Irish Civil War.

📖   Read The Sniper here  

Questions on the story (print and answer)

The Hate You Give

 

Angie Thomas, author of The Hate You Give