Timeless Treasures Part 3

Timeless Treasures Part 3

I can Analyze how elements in a story interact

I can analyze how an author develops different points of view between characters

I can determine the meaning of an unknown word using context clues

I can analyze and explain how characters differ between texts.

Anticipation Guide

For each statement choose whether you agree or disagree.

Poll

A true friend would be willing to do anything for another

• agree

• disagree

Poll

Friendship sometimes requires hurting a friends feelings in order to do the right thing

• agree

• disagree

Poll

Learning to share is an important part of growing up

• agree

• disagree

Poll

My favorite kinds of stories are the ones where it ends happily

• agree

• disagree

You've Got a Friend In Me

Toy Story teaches the true meaning of friendship through

humility, selflessness, and teamwork. Woody, a leader

among the toys, has enjoyed a long and happy life as

Andy’s favorite toy. But when Andy receives space ranger

Buzz Lightyear for his birthday, Woody sees Buzz through

eyes green with envy. Buzz is immediately respected by the

other toys, who used to see Woody the same way. Woody

repeatedly attempts to topple Buzz’s popularity, leading

the other toys to take a stand against him. Woody ends up

exiled from Andy’s room, and must put aside his dislike for

Buzz as he is saved by the toy he once hated.

Multiple Choice

Read this sentence from the article.

“Woody sees Buzz through eyes green with envy, and Buzz is immediately respected by the other toys, who used to

see Woody the same way.”

The choice of the phrase green with envy in this sentence serves to

• show that Buzz tries to upstage Woody every chance he gets.

• explain that Buzz’s green design reflected into Woody’s eyes.

• emphasize the extent of Woody’s jealousy.

• explain why Woody doesn’t like Buzz.

Multiple Choice

What is the meaning of the word exiled as used in the passage?

Woody ends up

exiled from Andy’s room, and must put aside his dislike for

Buzz as he is saved by the toy he once hated.

• banned

• allowed

• escaped

• forced

Multiple Choice

Why is Woody Exiled from Andy's room?

• because he attempts to break in

• because he is trying to be the most popular

• because Woody doesn't think Andy is being a good Friend

• Because the other toys think Andy is Fake

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In the end, Woody learns to share the limelight. In fact,

he’s ready to give it up entirely. Woody realizes he doesn’t

have to be the most important toy, as long as he has the

support of his friends. Once he was able to give up his

pride, he was rewarded with stronger friendships. All he

needed was a push and to realize that he had a friend in Buzz.

Multiple Choice

What is the lesson that Woody Learns?

• All the other toys are not his friends

• Good Friends are rare

• He isn't the most important person, and support from friends is needed

• He doesn't like the idea that he can't be in the limelight and refuses to be friends again

Multiple Choice

What Lesson does Buzz teach Woody?

• how to be a real leader

• how to let go of a human owner who no longer cares

• a better way to organize Andy’s toys

• what it means to be a true friend

Truths Revisited

It can be easily said that Disney films are rarely as simple

as they seem. They not only contain powerful life lessons,

but also instill values in us that we can use as we grow

up. As children, we are enthralled by magical tales, and

as adults we can refer back to those lessons to help us

in life. Truly a master of his craft, Walt Disney created

timeless entertainment with wisdom that we can impart to

generations to come.

Multiple Select

What TWO are the meaning of the word enthralled as used in the text?

As children, we are enthralled by magical tales, and

as adults we can refer back to those lessons to help us

in life.

• Afraid

• Fascinated

• Edscaping

• Charmed

Multiple Choice

What does the author imply about Disney movies?

• They are animated so that kids will want to watch them.

• There are few hidden lessons within their plots.

• They are written primarily for teens and adults.

• They help shape the morals we carry into adulthood.

Multiple Choice

Select one piece of evidence from the Article that best supports that Disney movies help shape the morals we carry into adulthood.

• “They not only contain powerful life lessons, but also instill values in us that we can use as we

  grow up.”

• “Truly a master of his craft, Walt Disney created timeless entertainment with wisdom that we can impart to

  generations to come.”

• “Secondly, the story incorporates themes like knowledge as power and love as a powerful force.”

• “Actually, many Disney movies are inspired by great literature.”

Multiple Choice

The article refers to the characters by their names indicating that the story is told from which point of view?

• first

• second

• third

• there is no narrator