“The Landlady”

By Roald Dahl

What do you think will happen to Billy Weaver?

Your Task:
You will assume the identity of Billy Weaver. Write a three paragraph friendly letter to a
parent, friend, sibling, or your boss discussing any speculations you may have about your
new land lady.

Friendly Letter Format:

 Greeting
 First paragraph: Describe your location. Where are you? What does it look like?
How did you happen to find this bed and breakfast?
 Second paragraph: What’s up with your landlady? Describe what she looks like
physically. Discuss her behavior towards you. Why does she seem so
suspicious? Use at least 3 pieces evidence from the text that support your
speculations.
 Third paragraph: What should the person reading this letter do for you?
 Closing
 “The Landlady” – Grading Rubric

Greeting - 10 points Total points__________

 Dear Mom,/Dad,/Sister,/Bob, - 10 points

Paragraph I – Setting 25 points Total points__________

 Where are you? – 5 points

 Describe your surroundings – 10 points

 How did you find this Bed and Breakfast? – 10 points

Paragraph II – The Landlady 45 points Total points__________

 Physical description of the land lady (i.e. age, appearance, etc) – 15 points

 Behavior toward Billy Weaver – 15 points

 3 pieces of evidence that make her suspicious – 15 points

Paragraph III – The Cry for Help 15 points Total points__________

 2 -3 sentences - What should the person you are writing this letter to do for you?

Closing - 5 points Total points__________

 Sincerely,/Your son,/Yours truly, etc

 Signed “Billy Weaver”

Final Grade _____________________