Drama - Revolting Rhymes Lesson 1 - 16th April 2020


Revolting Rhymes - Lesson 1 
L.Q:- Who is Roald Dahl and what did he do? What is a Revolting Rhyme?

Who is Roald Dahl?
- Roald Dahl was born in Cardiff, (1916 - 1990), he is a worldwide famous author for children's books, till this day!

 What other Jobs/Occupations did he have?
- He was also a British novelist,  poet, screenwriter, and a wartime fighter pilot., he served in the Royal Air Force during the second world war.

Examples of 5 books he wrote
- Matilda
- Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
- Rhyme Stew
- The Twits
- Esio Trot

What is a Revolting Rhyme?
Revolting Rhymes is a collection of Roald Dahl poems published in 1982. A parody of traditional folk tales in verse, Roald Dahl gives a re-interpretation of six well-known fairy tales, featuring surprise endings in place of the traditional happily-ever-after finishes.

Example of a Revolting Rhyme -
Revolting Rhymes, Little Red Riding Hood | Revolting rhymes, Roald ...

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