Lesson: The Wizard of Oz, 1939

Plot Summary:

When a nasty neighbor tries to have her dog put to sleep, Dorothy takes her dog Toto, to run away. A cyclone appears and carries her to the magical land of Oz. Wishing to return, she begins to travel to the Emerald City where a great wizard lives. On her way she meets a Scarecrow who needs a brain, a Tin Man who wants a heart, and a Cowardly Lion who desperately needs courage. They all hope the Wizard of Oz will help them, before the Wicked Witch of the West catches up with them.

The Wizard of Oz

History of MGM Studios in Culver City

Students will analyze the movie The Wizard of Oz , the first children's movie directed by Victor Fleming, presenting the Integrated Musical style. Student's will learn how the children's novel published in 1900 was changed to make this classic 1939 musical adaptation. Student's will learn about early film history and the transition period from silent movies to talking pictures. Film terminology will be presented as they are demonstrated in the exhibition of the motion picture.

	Pre-production stage of film making		Production stage of film making
	Post-production stage of film making		L Frank Baum Biography read this file and then take the quiz.
	Novel online By L. Frank Baum		How to write a Constructed Response
	Constructed Response Assignment		Fun Facts on The Wizard of Oz
	Golden Age of Hollywood, a history

Two photos of the famous author of the classic novel The Wizard of Oz, by L. Frank Baum. Read the enclosed biography to learn about his fascinating life and accomplishments in children's literature.

Read the following flash biography on L. Frank Baum then take the quiz by pressing the" take test" button above. If you know how to use a flash document you can search for keywords in the questions. If you have trouble displaying this biography you can press the homework button on the left to print the article on your printer.