Reading and Writing Activities

 The Story Through the Eyes of...

We get to experience The Wizard of Oz story through Dorothy's journey... but what about the other characters? What are their backstories? What are their thoughts and feelings about Oz? What are their first impressions of Dorothy? Choose another character and consider his/her perspective, then tell his/her story. 

 Song Analysis

The Wiz, The Wizard of Oz, and Wicked  are all musical adaptations relating to the original novel The Wizard of Oz. Listen to music from each of these musicals, and compare various elements of each. Use the recording sheet, song links and lyric pages below.