L. Frank Baum's famous children's novel The Wonderful Wizard of Oz was first published on May 17, 1900. Today it is more commonly known under the shortened title, The Wizard of Oz. The musical premiered in New York City on January 21, 1903.
How do you think, he would feel about the fact that,  
"Twenty years after his death, a new film version of his classic tale appeared on the big screen. The Wizard of Oz, starring Judy Garland, Bert Lahr, Jack Haley, Ray Bolger and Frank Morgan, debuted in 1939. The Wizard of Oz went on to become one of the most watched movies in cinematic history".


From an arts perspective, how has light (shadow) been used in this photo to capture a mood? How do you think it might be used in the movie (1939) to set the mood/tone and convey emotion? 
Somewhere Over the Rainbow
When Dorothy is upset she sings, what are some of the strategies that you use when you are upset or anxious?
After having listened to each of the above singers, what are you comments or thoughts?
The Cyclone
In “The Wonderful Wizard of Oz,” published in 1900, Chapter 1 is titled “The Cyclone”:
Suddenly Uncle Henry stood up.“There’s a cyclone coming, Em,” he called to his wife. “I’ll go look after the stock.” … The north and south winds met where the house stood, and made it the exact center of the cyclone. In the middle of a cyclone the air is generally still, but the great pressure of the wind on every side of the house raised it up higher and higher, until it was at the very top of the cyclone; and there it remained and was carried miles and miles away as easily as you could carry a feather. "

“Cyclone” is an old-fashioned word for tornado. Before 1950 or so, “tornado” was considered a term that could cause public panic, says Jim Keeney, severe weather program manager for the National Weather Service in Kansas City.

What do you think a munchkin is? What might munchkinland be? Draw an illustration
Does the song capture events of what actually happened to the Witch of the East?
In your opinion, is the Witch of the West actually upset about the death of her sister or does she just want the ruby slippers?
Off to See The Wizard
What are their expectations for the Wizard of Oz? What are your expectations? What might he/she look like and act like? Why might he/she be so powerful?
What do you think Oz might look like? Is it a city or a building?
The Crew
Describe the kind of relationship that the Witch has with the monkey? In your opinion is it like a family?
Which Witch Is Which?
Create a 3 Venn Diagram and compare the similarities and differences between the witches in the stories/movies Puf'nstuf, Wizard of Oz, and Piggie Pie.
Wizard of Oz
What are your thoughts on the Wizard of Oz - is he a protagonist or antagonist? Support your answer with evidence?
What is the significance of the curtain? Provide details to support your answer.
Now that you have watched the movie, what did you think about the ending?
The Cast
Margaret Hamilton
Judy Garland