Roald dahl biography the landlady lesson plans

If you are teaching “The Landlady” by Roald Dahl, you may be looking for tips and strategies for analyzing the story. I wanted to take this opportunity to share my best tips for helping you navigate all elements of this spooky tale with your students!

In Roald Dahl’s story, a young businessman travels to a local bed and breakfast run by a landlady. The only two other guests who have ever stayed at the B&B have names that he recognizes, and the reader may soon learn that the landlady is not as innocent as she initially seems.

So, where to begin when teaching “The Landlady?” Below are some tips to bring this story to life for your middle or high school students.

Build Background Information

Before introducing any short story to your students, I would suggest providing any context that students may need to fully understand the background of the story.

When teaching “The Landlady,” I like to provide rele