Roald Dahl's Tales of the Unexpected was a TV-series in the 1980's. The episodes were performances of short, usually scary stories, often those written by Dahl himself.
Below is a video of the story you've read: 'The Landlady'.
Watch the video, or at least the introduction by Dahl himself (0:18-0:56) and the ending (17:40 - the end).
Afterwards, do the activities below the video.
The Landlady - Roald Dahl's Tales of the Unexpected (TV series) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sWhBej5r07o
Activity 1:
- Briefly explain the ending 'The Landlady' in your own words. Write your answer down as if you were texting your grandmother/grandfather, who hasn't read the story, about it. In other words: keep it short, clear and to the point.
Activity 2:
Discuss your written explanation and the ending of 'The Landlady' with a classmate.
When did they understand the resolution of the story?
Are there questions left unanswered?