Excerpt from Roald Dahl: Writing from Experience Marie Devers
Born on September 13, 1916, Roald Dahl had an interesting childhood that led to an amazing writing career. Several of his
creative works became classics, and children and adults all over the world have been able to relate to his characters and their
unique situations. By paying close attention to the details of his life experiences, he created many memories that reappeared
in his later works of fiction.
Some researchers say that Roald Dahl is one of the most famous children's writers of all time. Critics suggest that the reason
for his enormous success is his ability to see the world from a child's perspective. He explains that he perfected this talent by
having his own children and seeing the world through their eyes. Roald began to author children's books after telling stories
to his young daughters at bedtime. He credits them for teaching him how to write for children. One thing is for sure. Whether
making up stories for his own children or millions of young readers all over the world, Roald Dahl has a talent for weaving his
experiences into tales that kids love to read.
Which words from the passage indicate that the author has read and enjoyed the works of Roald Dahl?
A)
adventure, experiences, surprise
B)
amazing, creative, famous, talent
C)
childhood, characters, outlandish
D)
encouragement, creations, chocolate

What is a predic. how did the great railroad strike of 1877 demonstrate the power of workers? ate noun?

In at least 150 words, explain how richard wright use of dialogue in the short story "the man who was almost a man" contributes to the overall meaning of the story.

Frequently the subject of blues songs has to do with some challenge or problem faced by the writer. everyone faces personal challenges. sometimes music us deal with these problems. do you know of times when music has you or people that you know cope with difficult situations? think about your life experiences and challenges or the experiences of someone you know. then write your own twelve-bar blues song that describes one such experience that you or another person has had. your blues song should have three verses. you may write a fourth verse for extra credit. each verse you write should have three phases and should be written in call-and-response form. the first two phases of each verse should describe the experience, challenge, or problem and should act as your “call” phrases. the third phrase should describe the solution to your challenge or problem, or the next step in your story, and should act as your “response” phrase. review “sneaker blues” to see an example of a call-and-response song with three verses. “sneaker blues” my sneakers got a hole and my feet are killing me; my sneakers got a hole and my feet are killing me; i’m gonna get my sneakers fixed just you wait and see. the man said twenty dollars; you have got to be kidding me; the man said twenty dollars; you have got to be kidding me; twenty dollars is what he said, i might have to let them be. the hole in my sneakers is getting bigger every day; the hole in my sneakers is getting bigger every day; twenty dollars is what he said, that’s what i’ll have to pay. write your song title and verses as the answers to the questions. after you have written your song, try putting it to music using one of the online music samples. original twelve-bar blues song (2 points) score 1. title(6 points) score 2. verse 1line 1: line 2: line 3: (6 points) score 3. verse 2 line 1: line 2: line 3: (6 points) score 4. verse 3 line 1: line 2: line 3: