Intonation & The Scarecrow's Wish

Theme

Expression, Friendship & New Goals

Intonation Goal

Mastering "I want..." and "I'm not afraid..."

Next Steps

Choose 5 new words for your Creative Writing task.

Part 1: School Anthem

Sing Together

The Lion wears a golden crown

The Unicorn jumps up and down

With the Cross to guide our light

We grow together brave and bright

Royal Blue we wear with pride

With friends and teachers by our side

Whole Mind Whole Mind our school so grand

The happiest place in all the land

Audio Guide

Part 2: Team Introductions

Speaking Prompt:

"Hello everyone, this is my team."

"This is [Name]. He/She is in Grade [#]. His/Her favourite food is [#]. His/Her favourite subject is [#]."

"And His/Her best friend is [#]. He/She loves [#, e.g. reading]. His/Her favourite animal is [#, e.g. rabbit]. His/Her favourite book is [#, e.g. Wonderful Wizard of Oz]”

Part 3: Revision of Lesson 8

Reviewing Pitch Transitions

Dorothy (↘) helps (↗) the Scarecrow (↘) to move (↗) from his post (↘).

There's (↘) straw (↗) everywhere (↘).

My name (↘) is (↗) Dorothy (↘).

I (↘) must find (↗) the Wizard of Oz (↘).

I (↘) don't have (↗) a brain (↘).

Part 4: The Wonderful Wizard of Oz

🔗 Story Link

Chapter 2.3

Story Audio

Teacher Interaction Questions

Scenario Exploration:

"How does the Scarecrow feel about not having a brain? Why does he want to go with Dorothy?"

Character Interaction:

"What is Toto's reaction to the Scarecrow? Why isn't the Scarecrow afraid of anything?"

💡 Suggested Answers

The Scarecrow feels he can be more helpful if he has a brain.
He wants to go with Dorothy because she is going to see the Wizard who might help him.
Toto is curious and suspicious because the Scarecrow is made of straw.
He isn't afraid of anything because he cannot be hurt physically, except by fire.

Part 5: Intonation Visualization (Lesson 9)

Select a sentence to visualize:

1) I (↘) want (↗) a brain (↘).

2) You (↘) can come (↗) with me (↘).

3) Toto (↘) looks at (↗) the Scarecrow (↘).

4) I'm (↘) not (↗) afraid (↘) of (↗) anything (↘)!

5) I (↘) never (↗) get tired (↘).

Visualizing Intonation

I want a brain.

↘ Falling Pitch ↗ Rising Pitch

Pitch Guide

I (down) want (up) a brain (down).

Part 6: Creative Writing Task

Instructions

1 Choose five new vocabulary words you have learned from today's story.
2 Write 5 sentences using those five words.
3 Practice reading them aloud with your team.

Presentation Note

Each team must read their sentences aloud in class within the next two weeks.

Focus on: Correct Intonation!