VIDEO ACTIVITY 9

A.-Watch the video. Are the sentences true (✓) or false (✗).
1 Roald Dahl wrote James and the Giant Pear. ( )
2 His parents were from Sweden. ( )
3 He grew up in Ireland. ( )
4 He had a passion for chocolate. ( )
5 His books appeal to both children and adults. ( )
6 The name of his autobiography was Toys. ( )
7 He wrote all his stories in pencil. ( )
8 He always wrote in his writing hut. ( )
B.- Find out what these numbers refer to.
9
74
1916
1990
35,000,000
C Watch The man and answer the questions.
1 What did Roald Dahl invent?
2 Why are his stories so popular?
3 Was Roald Dahl a good boy at school?
4 What type of experience did he have at boarding school?
5 What inspired him to write Charlie and the Chocolate Factory?
6 What did he make with the wrappers from chocolates?

D.-Read Roald Dahl’s writing tips. Watch The magic and correct the mistakes in
each sentence.
1 Keep a piece of paper with you all the time so you can write down your ideas.
2 Make sure you are surrounded by interesting books to inspire you.
3 Sharpen four pencils before you start writing.
4 Write on pink paper.
5 Write for two hours. Then stop for lunch and continue for another three hours.