Activities and project ideas 

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1. Imagine you are a reporter for Munchkin Gazette, the newspaper of record in the land of the Munchkins. Write an article about Dorothy's remarkable arrival in your community. Include plenty of quotes and a detailed description of Dorothy, this strange new girl in Oz. Fictional news article

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2. Research real tornadoes. Find photos or videos. Explain the causes and how you can protect yourself from a tornadoes. How common are they really? Nonfiction informational report 

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3. Compare and contrast the movie The Wizard of Oz with the original book.  Explain the differences between the tow versions of the story. Explain your preferences. 

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4. Build your own scarecrow or Tin Woodman using common materials in class. 

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5. Using dialogue straight from the book and add your own lines. Dramatize one or more of your favorite scenes. 

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6. Oz contains many enchanting countries - including the lands of the Munchkins, Dainty China, and the Quadlings.  Create your own new country for Oz. Write a brief report about it's inhabitants and its customs. 

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7. Make shoe box versions of each of the settings - Poppy field, Emerald City, Quaddlings, Winkies, Munchkinland,  Wicked Witch's Castle. ... 

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8. Create a comic book of specific scenes.