Discovering the Wonderful Wizard of Oz

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• vmbo k
• Leerjaar 1

Sara 

Dominiki

Ilias

Manar

Nazla

Georgi

Marouah

David

Inaira

Kuba

Violeta

Mehmet

Mohammed

Muberra

Achraf

Tammy

Hwida

Ahmed

Sam

Erdem

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Discovering the Wonderful Wizard of Oz

Learning Objective

By the end of the lesson, you will understand the parts of the Wizard of Oz and can write about the main characters and their roles.

Introduce the learning objective and give an overview of what students will learn.

What do you already know about the Wizard of Oz?

Introduction

The Wizard of Oz is a story that has been enjoyed by a lot of people. It follows the adventures of a young girl named Dorothy and her dog Toto as they travel through a magical land.

Introduce the story and its popularity.

Dorothy

Dorothy is the main character of the story. She is a young girl who lives with her aunt and uncle on a farm in Kansas. She is swept away by a tornado to the Land of Oz.

Introduce the main character and her background.

Toto

Toto is Dorothy's loyal friend. He is a small dog who is with her on her journey through Oz.

Introduce Dorothy's dog and his role in the story.

The Wicked Witch of the West

The Wicked Witch of the West is Dorothy's main enemy. She wants to take revenge on Dorothy for killing her sister.

Introduce the main antagonist and her motivations.

The Scarecrow

The Scarecrow is one of Dorothy's friends on her journey. He is a friendly and kind character who is looking for b

Introduce one of the companions and his quest.

The Tin Man

The Tin Man is another one of Dorothy's friends. He is a kind and gentle character who is searching for a heart.

Introduce one of the companions and his quest.

The Cowardly Lion

The Cowardly Lion is the final friend that Dorothy meets on her journey. He is a brave character who is searching for courage.

Introduce one of the companions and his quest.

The Emerald City

The Emerald City is the capital of the Land of Oz. It is ruled by the Wizard of Oz, who is said to be able to grant wishes..

Introduce the setting and its ruler.

The Yellow Brick Road

The Yellow Brick Road is the path that Dorothy and her friend follow to reach the Emerald City. It is made of bright yellow bricks and is said to lead directly to the Wizard of Oz.

Introduce the path that the characters follow.

The Flying Monkeys

The Flying Monkeys are the people of the Wicked Witch of the West. They are sent to get Dorothy and her friends and bring them to the witch.

Introduce the minions of the antagonist.

The Wizard of Oz

The Wizard of Oz is the ruler of the Emerald City. People say that he can grant wishes, but later in the story Dorothy and her friends  see that he is an ordinary man from Kansas.

Introduce the ruler of the Emerald City and his true identity.

The problem part of the stroy

The problem happens when Dorothy and her friends see the Wicked Witch of the West in her castle. Dorothy throws a bucket of water on the witch, which melts the Wicked Witch of the West.

Introduce the climax of the story and its resolution.

The Return Home (happy ending)

Dorothy returns home to Kansas with the help of Glinda the Good Witch. She wakes up in her own bed, realizing that her adventures in Oz were just a dream.

Introduce the return home and the realization that it was all a dream.

Conclusion

The Wizard of Oz is a timeless story that teaches us about the importance of friendship. We can all learn from Dorothy and her friends as they journey through a magical land.

Summarize the main themes of the story and its relevance.

Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

Have students enter three things they learned in this lesson. With this they can indicate their own learning efficiency of this lesson.

Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

Here, students enter two things they would like to know more about. This not only increases involvement, but also gives them more ownership.

Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.

The students indicate here (in question form) with which part of the material they still have difficulty. For the teacher, this not only provides insight into the extent to which the students understand/master the material, but also a good starting point for the next lesson.