The Wizard of Oz Discussion, The Lion Explains

Start with the setting study, then use a discussion guide after each assigned chapter. Assign the stage script comparison when students have read Chapter VIII, and use the whole-book response to close the unit.

Explain why the Lion calls himself a coward and how Dorothy says he has acted brave. The directions on the page read: Read the passage closely. It continues on the next page. An answer key is included.

Yes, both. We made it for 7th grade novel studies, and it works the same at home or at school. At home, a student can work through it alone and then go over it with you, which shows quickly what is solid and what needs another look. In class it works as independent practice, homework or a warm-up, and you can print one copy or a full set.

The set has 9 worksheets on L. Frank Baum's novel. It includes a pre-reading setting study, three discussion guides, a whole-book response on Glinda's answer, a book versus stage script sheet, a quote response on the Tin Woodman, archetype cards and a scene scoring activity.

Yes. All 9 worksheets have an answer key.

The Wizard of Oz, Book Versus Stage Script gives students a Chapter VIII passage and a stage script of the same scene. Students fill in a chart comparing what each version includes and how the script changes the scene.

Students read printed passages from Chapters I, V, VI, VIII, XI, XII, XV and XVI, including the Lion's confession, the Witch and the Emerald City.