Think of two adjectives to describe Dorothy
brave, loving, loyal, fearless, resilient, determined, kind
What is a synonym for a cyclone?
hurricane, twister, whirlwind, tornado, typhoon
Can you name the main characters in the book?
Dorothy, the Tin Man, the Lion, the Scarecrow,
What quality does the Scarecrow wish to have?
Intelligence
What quality does the Lion wish to have?
Courage, fearlessness
How does Dorothy feel when she finds herself back home in Kansas?
Relieved, contented, appreciative of home
Dorothy is a good friend. How do we know this?
Because she helps and encourages the Lion, the Tin Man and the Scarecrow
What is the message of the story? (what does it teach us)
The importance of friendship. The importance of persistence, not giving up. You have may have the qualities you wish for inside you.. There's no place like home
Who is the narrator of the story? What "person" is used? (1st, 2nd, 3rd)
Dorothy is the first person narrator
The Dark Woods is a scary place, how do we know this?
There are spiky branches and a tall and sinister stone castle
Dorothy and her friends go to the Wizard of Oz for help. What does he tell them in the end?
That they already have all they need.
How does Dorothy defeat the Wicked Witch of the West?
By throwing water over her
Describe the Wizard of Oz
Cowardly
Who are the Wicked Witch of the West's minions?
The Flying monkeys
Why are the Munchkins so happy that the Wicked Witch of the East is dead?
Because she made them her slaves
The Flying Monkeys are not really evil. Can you explain this?
They are under the Wicked Witch's spell but released from it when she dies.
