Witches Workbook

Roald Dahl
WORKBOOK
Illustrated by Quentin Blake
The Witches Junior Lab°

Witches
Welcome to Junior Lab Novel Series!
A world full of adventure!
You will be reading The Witches by Roald Dahl for the next two weeks.
Make sure that you read the same chapters everyday. It is best if you read out loud!
Week 1 Chapters 1-11
Week 2 Chapters 12-21
Homework is on a daily basis.
Day 1 Day 2 Day 3
1. Reading 1. Reading 1. Reading

2. Read Chapters 1-5 2. Read Chapters 6-11 2. Read Chapters 1-11
3. Comprehension Questions 3. Comprehension Questions 3. Oral Summary
4. Read Glossary 2 times 4. Read Glossary 2 times 5. Vocabulary Test
Day 4 Day 5 Day 6
1. Reading 1. Reading 1. Reading

2. Read Chapters 12-17 2. Read Chapters 18-21 2. Read Chapters 12-21
3. Comprehension Questions 3. Comprehension Questions 3. Oral Summary
4. Read Glossary 2 times 4. Read Glossary 2 times 5. Vocabulary Test

Before the Book

Roald Dahl
WEEK 1

Before Reading Discussion
 What do you know about witches?
 Can you describe what a witch does?
 Can you spot a witch when you see one?
 Where can you find a witch?
 What do witches do?
 Are there good witches?

Chapter 1-5 Comprehension Questions
1. How do real witches look like?
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2. Why is Luke living with his grandmother?
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3. How does Luke’s grandmother know much about witches?
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4. What happened to some children when caught by witches?
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5. Why isn’t there a “tremendous fuss” when witches do things to children in Norway?
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6. How can you recognize a witch, according to Luke’s grandmother?
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7. Why do you think his grandmother won’t tell him about the time she encountered a
witch?
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8. Why did Luke and his grandmother have to return to England? How did they feel about
it? Why?
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9. How do English witches get rid of children? Why?
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10. Who is the Grand High Witch? Why does she meet with the other witches?
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11. Describe Luke’s first encounter with a witch? How did he escape?
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12. What happened to Luke’s grandmother with only three weeks of summer left? Where did
they decide to vacation? Why?
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13. What gift did Luke’s grandmother give him? What did he plan to do with them?
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14. Where did Luke go to work with his pets? Why did he choose this location?
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15. What tricks did he teach to his pets? How?
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Literary Elements
The author seems to enjoy using ALLITERATION – a literary device where the author repeats the
same sound at the beginning of several words. Here's an example of an alliteration:
“. . . grousing, grouching, grumbling, griping about something or other."
Using your imagination, create your own examples of alliteration using three out of the five
following topics. Each example must contain a minimum of three words.
A plane taking off
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The sound of a car engine
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Waves crashing in the ocean.
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PERSONIFICATION is giving human qualities to something that is not human. Here is an example
of personification:
"I could see the tremendous battle raging on high above our heads. The eagle began circling the
small red object, over and over, almost seeming to taunt it's prey. He let out one final scream,
which echoed swiftly around the canyon walls, then grasped the object firmly in it's razor sharp
claws. All of a sudden, the nearly deafening sound of the balloon bursting in mid air sent the eagle
into immediate cardiac arrest, and he plummeted down into the hard rocks below.”
Why do you think personification is a popular literary device used by many authors?
Create your own example of personification.
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EXAGGERATION is a literary device which often adds excitement to a passage. Here's an example
of exaggeration:
“I've told you a million times not to exaggerate!”
Why do you think exaggeration is such a popular literary device?
Think of an exaggerated way of describing these things:
The sound of laughter.
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A summer windstorm.
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Chapter 6-11 Comprehension Questions
1. What did Luke notice about the women in the meeting?
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2. Why was the Grand High Witch upset with the witches of England?
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3. What happened to the witch that complained?
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4. What did the Grand High Witch want all the other witches to do?
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5. Why do the witches dislike children so much?
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6. Why did the Grand High Witch make a delayed formula?
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7. Where does the Grand High Witch want the children to be when the formula starts
working?
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8. What is the recipe for the formula?
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9. How much formula is needed for one child?
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10. Why should not the witches increase the dose of the formula?
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11. How did the Grand High Witch lure the boy to the ballroom? Why did she do it?
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12. What happened to Bruno? How did he manage to escape?
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13. Who are ancient ones?
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14. What will the ancient ones be given? Why?
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15. What does the Grand High Witch smell? What does she order the other witches to do?
Why?
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Roald Dahl
WEEK 2

Before Reading Discussion
 How do you spot a witch?
 What was the plan of the Grand High Witch?
 What happened to Bruno Jenkins and Luke?
 How would you feel if you turned into a mouse?
 What would you do?

Chapters 12-15 Comprehension Questions
1. What happened to Luke?
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2. Describe the transformation process.
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3. What surprised Luke about being a mouse? Why?
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4. How did Bruno react to the news that he was also a mouse? Why?
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5. What will Bruno and Luke do next?
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6. How did Luke’s grandmother react to seeing him as a mouse? Why?
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7. How did Luke and his grandmother plan to stop the Grand High Witch and her evil plans?
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8. How will Luke get into the Grand High Witch’s hotel room?
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9. What did Luke notice when he got into the Grand High Witch’s room?
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10. Where was the formula hidden? Why?
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11. What happened when Luke was about leave the room?
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12. What did the Grand High Witch do once she entered the room? What did she tell the
frogs?
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13. Why did the Grand High Witch head out to the balcony?
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14. Who came to visit the Grand High Witch? Why have they come?
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15. How did Luke manage to get out of the Grand High Witch’s hotel room?
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A SIMILE is a comparison using the words “like” or “as”. An example from Chapter One is
“. . . said The Grand High Witch. 'Cooked like a carrot. You vil never see her again. Now vee can
get down to business."
What two things are being compared in this example?
Invent your own similes comparing the following items with something from your own imagination:
A dog chasing a red ball.
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A child playing on tall swing.
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The author loves to use unusual words, such as bashvolloping, and bogvumper. Your task is to
make up three words of your own, and list the definition for each.
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2. ____________________________________________________________________
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An ANAGRAM is a word that is formed by changing the order of the letters of another word. For
example, the letters in the word WAS can also form the word SAW. Follow these directions to form
the anagrams:
a) read the clue in the right-hand column.
b) Using the word in the left-hand column move the letters around in any order, but you must use
all the letters.
Word Anagram Clue
Below You should keep this off the dinner table.
Cried A hot drink made from pressed apples.
Stead A fruit popular in the middle-east.
Limes A pleased, kind, or amused facial expression.
Paws A yellow stinging insect.
A person who guides another person in

Terrain
developing physical fitness.
Secure To save someone from a dangerous situation.

Chapters 16-22
1. What happened when Luke’s grandmother tried to return Bruno to his parents? Why?
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2. Why didn’t she leave Bruno with his parents?
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3. What was their plan? Why is it dangerous for Luke?
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4. What did Luke’s grandmother remind him about in Ch. 17? What did he use this part of
his body for?
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5. Where did Luke decide to pour the formula? Why?
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6. What happened to Luke after he poured the formula into the soup?
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7. How did Luke escape from the kitchen? Include details in your answer.
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8. What does Luke want to do once he returns to his grandmother’s table? Why?
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9. Why did Mr. Jenkins come to their table? How did he react to Bruno? Why?
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10. What was happening at the Grand High Witch’s table? Why?
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11. What did Luke’s grandmother do with Bruno? How did his mother react?
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12. Where did they go once they left the hotel? Why?
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13. What types of inventions did his grandmother create to make life easier for Luke?
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14. What does Luke’s grandmother tell him about his life span and his heart? How does he
react to the information? Why?
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15. What work will they do for the rest of their lives? Why?
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Complete the Plot Chart
climax
resolution
introduction
The Witches
The Witches Junior Lab° Junior
Glossary
Chapter 1: A note about witches
v.
sizzle
to make the hissing or crackling sound of frying fat or oils
n.
territory
an area or region of land
v.
whizz
to fly or rush past with such a sound
adj.
bloodthirsty
eager to cause or interested in acts of bloodshed; cruel
v.
squelch
to cause to make a squishing, sucking sound
v.
stalk
to track and follow
n.
wretch
one who is desperately poor, unhappy, or unfortunate
v.
tread
to step or walk on, in, or along.
v.
shrivel
to cause to wrinkle or become smaller
n.
ghoul
an evil spirit that is believed to eat people and dead bodies.
n.
barghest a monstrous, goblin dog, with huge teeth and claws, that appears
only at night
v.
gaze
to look steadily
Chapter 2: My Grandmother
adj.
peculiar
odd, strange, or unusual.
v.
shiver
to tremble or shake

v.
enthrall
to hold the complete attention of; fascinate
n.
gospel anything that is held on faith to be completely true or of great
importance
v.
vanish
to disappear suddenly from sight
n.
billow
a moving ridge or swell on the surface of a body of water
n.
granite a hard stone made by the activity of volcanoes. It is used for making
buildings, monuments, and sculptures
v.
twinkle
to be bright or shine with enjoyment or amusement
n.
puff
a short, strong burst of breath, air, smoke, or steam
n.
fjord a long, narrow ocean inlet that passes between high and rocky
banks or steep cliffs
n.
porpoise a mammal that lives in the sea, swims in groups, and looks similar
to a dolphin but has a shorter rounder nose
v.
fuss
to complain about things that are not important
n.
drainpipe
a pipe used to drain liquids
Chapter 3: How to Recognize a Witch
n.
claw
a thin, sharp, curved nail on the foot of an animal
v.
interrupt
to cause to stop; break off
adj.
bald
having little or no hair on the head

adj.
horrid
causing a feeling of horror; dreadful; frightening
n.
wig a head covering made of natural or artificial hair, worn to cover
one's own hair
n.
scalp the skin on the top and back of the head and usually covered by
hair
adj.
naked
wearing no clothing; bare
n.
sores
a painful place on the body where the skin is broken; wound
n.
rash
a condition in which red bumps or spots break out on the skin
n.
stench
an unpleasant or foul odor; stink
v.
ooze
to leak out slowly
v.
smack
to hit noisily with an open hand; slap
n.
relish
a great enjoyment of something
adj.
stale
not fresh
n.
outrage an act that causes a strong feeling of anger because of its violence
or cruelty
v.
argue
to express disagreement; quarrel
v.
squat to sit on one's heels, or to crouch low to the ground with the knees
bent
v.
fascinate
to attract and hold the attention and interest of

adj.
queer
strange, unusual, or not expected; odd; peculiar
adj.
comfy
comfortable
v.
limp to walk in an uneven, difficult way because of a lame or injured leg
or foot
n.
nib
the point of a pen
Chapter 4: The Grand High Witch
n.
complication
something that makes a situation more difficult or complicated
n.
arrangement the act of putting things in order or in some particular way that is
desired
adj.
vicious
wicked; evil
adj.
foul
very unpleasant to taste, smell, or look at
adj.
gruesome
frightening in a disgusting way; horrible
v.
appall
to cause to feel shock or horror
n.
flea-powder a powder for dogs and cats that contains a substance which kills
fleas
n.
pheasant
a large bird with a long tail and bright feathers.
v.
pluck
to grab with the fingers and pull off; pick
adj.
frantic
very excited by worry or fear; frenzied
adj.
clever
having a bright, sharp, and quick mind; intelligent

n.
recipe
a list of ingredients and instructions for making a food dish
n.
stub
a short part that sticks out; stump
n.
mercy
kind treatment by someone who has some power over another
v.
petrify to turn into stone. Minerals left behind by water petrify wood by
replacing woods cells when they die
n.
rumour a piece of information or a story passed from one person to
another without any proof that it is true.
n.
bank-note
a promissory note issued by an authorized bank
v.
tingle
to have a light stinging or prickly feeling
n.
spine
the backbone; spinal column
n.
plank
a length of wood thicker than a board
n.
gums
the flesh inside the mouth around the base of the teeth
v.
panic
to feel or be overcome by panic
n.
supper
an evening meal
v.
stun
to cause to be unconscious
v.
tremble
to shake from fear, weakness, or cold
Chapter 5: Summer Holidays
v.
peel
to pull, tear, or cut the outer covering from

v.
gobble
to eat in a fast, greedy, and sometimes noisy way
n.
pneumonia a serious disease in which the lungs become swollen and painful
and fill with liquid. Pneumonia is caused by viruses or bacteria
n.
penicillin a kind of mold that is used to make medicines. Penicillin kills some
kinds of bacteria that cause diseases
adj.
jolly
cheerful, full of fun, and merry
n.
patch a small piece of material used to cover a hole or tear or to make a
weak place stronger
v.
interfere
to be or get in the way (usually followed by "with")
n.
rubbish
foolish talk or writing; nonsense
vile ill temper or anger; ugly; bad
v.
retire
to give up a job or career
n.
tommyrot
nonsense; rubbish
n.
corridor
a hall or passageway
n.
consolation
an act or instance of consoling
n.
sleeve the part of a shirt, dress, or other garment that covers all or part of
the arm
n.
trick
an act of skill or magic
n.
chambermaid a woman whose job is to clean and straighten hotel rooms or
bedrooms

adj.
rotten
in the state of being rotted; bad; spoiled
v.
nibble
to eat in small bites
adj.
relentless
without mercy or compassion; unyielding or stern
n.
an infectious, potentially fatal bacterial disease that is
typhoid fever
characterized by high fever, diarrhea, and intestinal inflammation
and transmitted by contaminated food or water
n.
compromise a settlement of a disagreement in which each side gives up
something, or the result of such a settlement
adj.
trousers
of or pertaining to trousers or to a leg of a pair of trousers
v.
wander
to move about with no purpose, aim, or plan; roam
n.
maze
a complicated and confusing system of connected passages
adj.
colossal extremely large in size, magnitude, or effect; enormous; gigantic;
huge
n.
acrobat
a person who can do physical acts that take balance and skill
n.
trapezes a rope swing with a bar hung high above the ground. A trapeze is
often used by acrobats in a circus
v.
gallop
to move or run forward rapidly; go fast
v.
babble
to speak without making sense
v.
scrape
to rub with something sharp or rough
adj.
vast
very large in size or area

n.
stream
a steady flow of a liquid, people, or some other thing
Chapter 6: The Meeting
adj.
splendid
beautiful or grand; making a strong impression.
v.
prevent
to keep or stop from happening.
v.
milling
to grind or crush in a mill.
adv.
adorable
very cute; lovable; deserving of being loved.
n.
nape
the back of the neck.
n.
dandruff a thin white crust of dead skin that forms on the scalp and is shed
in flakes.
n.
matron a married woman, usu. of mature age, with an established and
dignified position in the community.
n.
turpentine
a mixture of oil and resin from certain pines and other related trees.
n.
nit
the egg or young of a louse or other parasitic insect.
v.
leap
to spring into the air, moving straight up or to another position.
v.
dash
to throw or toss with great force so as to break.
v.
cope to handle or deal with in a successful way (often followed by
"with").
Chapter 7: Frizzled Like a Fritter
hypnotize v.

to put into a condition like sleep that is caused by the direction of
another person.
v.
platform
a raised, level surface used as a stage.
v.
crumple
to press or crush and cause wrinkles
n.
maggot the larva of flies and certain other insects. Maggots do not have
legs or wings
n.
canker
to infect with sores
v.
mesmerize to hold the attention or compel the obedience of, as though by
hypnotism; fascinate; enthrall
adj.
numb
not able to feel; lacking in feeling or movement
v.
dread
to be very afraid of
adj.
harsh
rough or not pleasing to the eyes, ears, or other senses
v.
snarl
to growl and show teeth in a threatening or vicious way
v.
growl
to make a deep, rumbling sound to express anger or hostility
n.
glimpse
a quick look
v.
revolt to rise up and fight against the government or other authority;
rebel
adj.
guttural
harsh-sounding
v.
imprison
to put or keep in a prison
v.
bother
to annoy or give trouble to

n.
smudge
a dirty mark or blot; stain
n.
phlegm a thick mucus that is produced in the respiratory tract esp. during
a cold, and discharged by coughing
v.
whip to strike or beat with quick, repeated strokes with a long, thin
strap, or a rod
n.
idiot
a stupid person; fool
n.
culprit a person who is charged with or is guilty of doing something
wrong
n.
recital a concert of music or dance that is meant to demonstrate the
ability of the performers
v.
flutter
to fly with quick, light wing movements
Chapter 8: Formula 86 Delayed Action Mouse-Maker
adj.
eager
wanting very much
adj.
gigantic
like a giant; huge
v.
grin
to smile broadly, so that the teeth are showing
n.
trunk the body of a human or animal, not including the head, neck, arms,
and legs
n.
poison a substance that can kill or seriously harm living beings if it is
swallowed, breathed, or otherwise taken in
n.
formula a rule or way of doing something expressed in a standard way
using words or symbols

adj.
stringy
having a resemblance to a string or strings
adj.
demented
mentally disturbed; mad; insane
Chapter 9: The Recipe
n.
whiff
a faint smell carried on the air
n.
presence
the state or condition of being in a place at a certain time
v.
gloat to feel or show great pride or satisfaction, often when someone
else does badly or fails
invention something that is invented
v.
gasp
to breathe in gasps; struggle for breath; pant
v.
dispose
to place or arrange
v.
scamper
to run quickly or playfully
v.
concoct
to make by putting together a number of parts or ingredients
v.
simmer
to cook in a liquid that is kept near the boiling point
adj.
genuine
true to what is claimed; real
adj.
triumphant
having achieved a great success or victory
adj.
tender
easily chewed or crushed; not tough; soft
n.
overdose
too high a dose of medicine or drugs
Chapter 10: Bruno Jenkins Disappears

n.
demonstration
an activity that shows how something works or how it is made
v.
rustle
to make soft, hissing sounds like things rubbing together
v.
bustle
to move rapidly and energetically (often fol. by "about")
v.
astonish
to fill with great surprise or amazement
n.
fistful
what can be held in the hand; handful
v.
coo to make the sound of, or a sound like, the low murmuring call of a
dove or pigeon
v.
bewilder
to confuse or puzzle
adj.
suspicious
causing questions or doubt
n.
punk
Slang. a. something or someone worthless or unimportant
n.
whisker
(usually plural) hair growing on the upper lip, cheeks, and chin
Chapter 11: The Ancient Ones
adj.
meek patient and mild; not easily angered or upset, even when treated
unfairly
n.
chant a song that is sung on the same note or the same few notes
throughout
adj.
feeble
without strength; weak in body or mind
adj.
ridiculous
silly; foolish; laughable
n.
nostril
one of the two outside openings in the nose

v.
sniff
to take in short breaths of air through the nose that can be heard
v.
exterminate
to get rid of by destroying; wipe out
Chapter 12: Metamorphosis
v.
dodge
to avoid something by moving quickly aside or changing direction
adj.
hideous
looking very ugly or frightening; disgusting
adj.
sheer
thin or fine enough to see through
v.
rattle
to make a series of hard, short knocking sound
v.
seize
to take hold of in a quick, forceful way; grab
adj.
bound
on the way to; headed
adj.
absolute
precise; exact
n.
kettle
a wide, deep pot used for boiling liquids, such as water or soup
v.
scorch
to burn slightly
adj.
pulpy
of or like pulp; soft or mushy
n.
carbuncle
a dark gemstone, esp. a ruby sapphire
v.
skitter
to skip, bounce, or glide lightly and quickly over a surface
Chapter 13: Bruno
adj.
cautious
taking care to avoid danger or trouble; careful

adj.
awful
very bad; terrible; of poor quality
n.
gusto
vigorous or hearty enjoyment or appreciation
v.
guzzle to consume (alcoholic beverages or the like) greedily, often, or
abundantly
n.
packet
a small bundle or parcel
n.
fridge
(informal) a refrigerator
Chapter 14: Hello, Grandma
n.
marble a kind of stone that can be cut and polished to a hard, shiny
surface. There are many kinds and colors of marble
adj.
faint
weak or slight
v.
dribble
to drip or flow slowly in drops
n.
murmur a sound that is soft, muffled, and ongoing, like the sound made by
quiet conversation
v.
console
to give comfort in time of loss or suffering; make less sad
v.
stare
to look in a steady, fixed way, with the eyes open wide
v.
brew
to make by soaking in boiling water
n.
dose
an amount of medicine to be taken at one time or at certain times
n.
bargain
an agreement that contains the terms of a transaction or exchange
n.
railing
a barrier or fence made of posts and rails

Chapter 15: The Mouse-Burglar
v.
clutch
to keep in a firm grasp; hold tightly; grip
v.
darted
to move quickly; dash
v.
peering
to look hard or closely to see something better
v.
mutter
to speak in a low tone that is hard to understand; mumble
v.
snapped to speak in a short, sharp, or annoyed way (usually followed by
"at")
n.
dither
a state of excitement, nervousness, or indecision
v.
burble
to make a soft bubbling sound or murmur
Chapter 16: Mr. and Mrs. Jenkins Meet Bruno
adj.
immense
very large; huge
n.
bosom
the breasts or chest of a human
n.
lounge
a room or area where people can relax or wait
n.
bulgy
a rounded or swollen part caused by pressure from below or within
v.
poke
to push or jab with a thin or sharp object
v.
march
to walk with steady, regular steps together with others
v.
frown
to wrinkle the forehead to show anger, unhappiness, or confusion
n.
alarming
sudden fear caused by possible danger

n.
raid
a sudden, surprise attack
v.
knit to make by joining together loops of yarn by hand with long
needles or by machine
v.
bristle
to become stiff or tense with anger
adj.
delicate
easy to break or hurt
adj.
floppy
hanging or flapping in a loose way
interjection
heck
(informal) a less offensive variant of the interjection "hell"
v.
suffer
to feel pain or misfortune
n.
mishap
an unlucky event; accident
Chapter 17: The Plan
v.
scuttle
to move or run as if in a hurry; scurry
Interjection
golly used as an exclamation of mild surprise, wonder, puzzlement, or
the like
n.
cranny
a small opening in a wall, rock, or other solid mass; crack or crevice
v.
squash
to press, beat, or crush into a flat mass
adj.
frisky
lively and playful
adj.
tense
unable to relax one's body or emotions
n.
clasp
a device with two parts that fit together, used to fasten something

n.
jerk
any sudden, sharp movement that is not expected or planned
v.
peep to look quickly or secretly through a narrow opening or from a
hiding place
v.
occupy
to take and control
n.
racket
a loud, confusing noise
n.
hag
an ugly old woman, esp. one considered frightening or wicked
n.
tureen a large, deep, wide dish, usu. with a lid, used for serving soups,
stews, and the like
v.
cram
to fill with more than can be easily held
v.
clamber
to climb with difficulty or in an awkward way, using hands and feet
v.
soar
to fly or glide in a swift, easy way and at a very great height
v.
glance
to take a quick look
v.
swerve
to change direction suddenly; turn quickly; veer
n.
slob
(informal) an untidy, sloppy, or mannerless person
n.
twerp (slang) a person regarded as ridiculous, insignificant, or
contemptible
n.
commotion
a noisy confusion; disorder
n.
caress
a soft or gentle touch that shows love or affection

Chapter 18: Mr. Jenkins and His Son
v.
stride
to walk with long, even steps
n.
devilment
devilish behavior; mischief
adj.
cross
in a bad mood
v.
stammer to speak in an anxious or uncertain way. People who stammer
often repeat sounds and stop between words
v.
splutter
to utter in a rapid, disjointed manner, as in anger or confusion
adj.
mischievous
tending to behave in an annoying or mildly harmful way
Chapter 19: The Triumph
adj.
stiff
not easy to bend
adj.
massive
having a very large amount of matter; big and heavy; solid
v.
swarm
to come together or move as a large group or mass
v.
brandish to wave or shake (something such as a weapon) in a threatening
or agitated manner
n.
instinct
the cause of natural behavior that is not learned in any species
adj.
shrill
having a high, sharp sound
n.
envy
a feeling of wanting what someone else has
v.
droop
to hang or sink down; bend in a limp manner

n.
feat
an act or achievement that shows courage, strength, or skill
Chapter 20: The Heart of a Mouse
adv.
presto
quickly or suddenly
v.
rig
to make ready for use by attaching sails, lines, and rope
adj.
ingenious
clever or creative in setting up or working through problems
v.
fondling
to touch or stroke in a tender way
Chapter 21: It's Off to Work We Go
n.
honour
high public value or respect
n.
baroness
a noblewoman of a particular rank by birth or by marriage
n.
charity
a group or organization that helps people in need
n.
retinue a group of attendants or other employees who accompany a
prominent person
v.
heave
to push up or out with great effort
v.
snoop
to look into others' affairs or possessions in a secret way
n.
cropper a person who raises crops on someone else's land, in return for a
share of the harvest; sharecropper.
v.
disguise
to change or hide the looks of in order to prevent recognition
v.
thrilled
to cause to feel a sudden, sharp excitement


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Roald Dahl

Illustrated by Quentin Blake

The Witches Junior Lab°

Welcome to Junior Lab Novel Series!

A world full of adventure!

Week 1 Chapters 1-11

Week 2 Chapters 12-21

Homework is on a daily basis.

Day 1 Day 2 Day 3

1. Reading 1. Reading 1. Reading

Day 4 Day 5 Day 6

1. Reading 1. Reading 1. Reading

The Witches Junior Lab°

The Witches Junior Lab°

Illustrated by Quentin Blake

The Witches Junior Lab°

 What do you know about witches?

 Can you describe what a witch does?

 Can you spot a witch when you see one?

 Where can you find a witch?

 What do witches do?

 Are there good witches?

The Witches Junior Lab°

1. How do real witches look like?

2. Why is Luke living with his grandmother?

3. How does Luke’s grandmother know much about witches?

4. What happened to some children when caught by witches?

6. How can you recognize a witch, according to Luke’s grandmother?

9. How do English witches get rid of children? Why?

The Witches Junior Lab°

15. What tricks did he teach to his pets? How?

The Witches Junior Lab°

“. . . grousing, grouching, grumbling, griping about something or other."

A plane taking off

The sound of a car engine

Waves crashing in the ocean.

The Witches Junior Lab°

“I've told you a million times not to exaggerate!”

Why do you think exaggeration is such a popular literary device?

Think of an exaggerated way of describing these things:

The sound of laughter.

The Witches Junior Lab°

1. What did Luke notice about the women in the meeting?

3. What happened to the witch that complained?

5. Why do the witches dislike children so much?

6. Why did the Grand High Witch make a delayed formula?

8. What is the recipe for the formula?

9. How much formula is needed for one child?

The Witches Junior Lab°

12. What happened to Bruno? How did he manage to escape?

13. Who are ancient ones?

14. What will the ancient ones be given? Why?

The Witches Junior Lab°

Illustrated by Quentin Blake

The Witches Junior Lab°

 How do you spot a witch?

 What was the plan of the Grand High Witch?

 What happened to Bruno Jenkins and Luke?

 How would you feel if you turned into a mouse?

 What would you do?

The Witches Junior Lab°

1. What happened to Luke?

2. Describe the transformation process.