Finding the Wizard of Oz:
Meeting the Scarecrow
In this lesson, we practice speaking with correct intonation, review our previous adventure, and meet a new friend who needs a brain!
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Lesson
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Pitch
School Anthem
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
🎵 Sing Along Audio
👋 Part 2: Team Introductions
"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 [reading].
His/Her favourite animal is [rabbit]."
Instructions:
Take turns introducing your teammates using the template on the left. Speak clearly and use a friendly voice!
Part 3: Revision (Lesson 7)
FlashcardsPart 4: The Story
Audiobook
Teacher Interaction
Question 1
"How does Dorothy help the Scarecrow?"
💡 Answer: She helps him move from his post.
Question 2
"What is inside the Scarecrow?"
💡 Answer: Straw is everywhere inside him.
Question 3
"What is the Scarecrow missing?"
💡 Answer: He doesn't have a brain.
Part 5: Intonation (Lesson 8)
Practice Sentences:
1. Dorothy (↘) helps (↗) the Scarecrow (↘) to move (↗) from his post (↘).
2. There's (↘) straw (↗) everywhere (↘).
3. My name (↘) is (↗) Dorothy (↘).
4. I (↘) must find (↗) the Wizard of Oz (↘).
5. I (↘) don't have (↗) a brain (↘).
Visualizing Intonation
Dorothy helps the Scarecrow to move from his post.
Dorothy (down) helps (up) the Scarecrow (down) to move (up) from his post (down).
Part 6: Creative Workshop
📝 Writing Challenge
- 1 Choose 5 new vocabulary words from the story.
- 2 Write 5 creative sentences using those words.
- 3 Read your sentences aloud in class within two weeks!
Vocabulary Bank ideas:
Use these to get started! What other interesting words did you hear in the story?