📚 Part 1: Understanding Evaluation

1. Which of the following is an example of evaluation rather than description?

The writer uses alliteration in the phrase "softly and suddenly"

The alliteration creates a sinister mood that makes the reader feel uneasy

There are three examples of alliteration in the extract

The landlady speaks in a quiet voice

2. What should an evaluative response include? (Tick all that apply)

Identification of language or structural techniques

Explanation of effects on the reader

A summary of what happens in the story

Links to the writer's purpose

Evidence from the text

3. Complete this sentence: "The difference between description and evaluation is that evaluation explains _______ techniques are effective, not just _______ they are."

The difference between description and evaluation is that evaluation explains _________ techniques are effective, not just _________ they are.

✏️ Part 2: Analysing The Landlady

4. Read this extract from The Landlady: "She had a round pink face and very gentle blue eyes."

How does Dahl's description of the landlady affect the reader?

5. Consider the phrase: "the landlady smiled a little crooked smile"

Explain how the word "crooked" creates tension and links to Dahl's purpose in the story.

6. Which structural technique does Dahl use to build suspense in The Landlady?

Long, complex sentences throughout

Short, sharp sentences at moments of tension

Only dialogue between characters

Detailed descriptions of the setting

🎯 Part 3: Evaluation Practice

7. Write an evaluative paragraph about how Dahl uses language or structure to create atmosphere in The Landlady. Remember to:

• Identify a specific technique
• Explain the effect on the reader
• Link to Dahl's purpose

8. Peer Assessment: Swap your paragraph with a partner and tick the criteria they have achieved:

Clear identification of technique

Use of evidence from the text

Explanation of effect on reader

Link to writer's purpose

Coherent and well-structured

9. One improvement suggestion for your partner:

The Landlady Evaluation Practice

The Landlady Evaluation Practice

📚 Part 1: Understanding Evaluation

✏️ Part 2: Analysing The Landlady

🎯 Part 3: Evaluation Practice

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