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Transforming a Traditional Tale
ACTIvITy 4.6
Learning Targets
• Analyze a narrative poem’s structure, language, and effect.
• Transform a narrative poem into a monologue and deliver an effective oral interpretation.
Preview
In this activity, you will read a parody of a classic story and think about how the author transformed the tale.
Setting a Purpose for Reading
• As you read the poem underline words and phrases that create a comic effect.
• Circle unknown words and phrases. Try to determine the meaning of the words by using context clues, word parts, or a dictionary.
About the Author
Roald Dahl (1916–1990) is best known for his mischievous children’s stories such as James and the Giant Peach and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. His stories usually unfold with unexpected events and endings. Dahl also wrote screenplays and works for adults.
poetry
Little Red Riding Hood
by Roald Dahl
As soon as Wolf began to feel
That he would like a decent meal,
He went and knocked on Grandma’s door. When Grandma opened it, she saw
5 The sharp white teeth, the horrid grin, And Wolfie said, “May I come in?” Poor Grandmamma was terrified, “He’s going to eat me up!’” she cried. And she was absolutely right.
10 He ate her up in one big bite.
But Grandmamma was small and tough, And Wolfie wailed, “That’s not enough! I haven’t yet begun to feel
That I have had a decent meal!”
and the
my Notes
Wolf
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leArNING sTrATeGIes:
Marking the Text, Note- taking, Rereading, Drafting, Discussion Groups, Sharing and Responding, Brainstorming, Rehearsal
literary Terms
A parody is a literary or artistic work that imitates the characteristic style of an author or a work for comic effect or ridicule.
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