The Wonderful Wizard of Oz - L. Frank Baum and the Populist Movement

The Wonderful Wizard of Oz - L. Frank Baum and the Populist Movement

by Richard Alkire

​Summary of Novel and Identification of its "Populist" Message.

​Classwide Directions:

​1. Form a "Discussion Group" of 3-4 Students.

​2. Watch the clip with the class (teacher will pause from time to time). When teacher pauses, discuss the content and add to your notes.

​3. You will turn in notes AND use them on a related assignment.

Open Ended

Give a summary of the plot of the "Wonderful Wizard of Oz" as described in the YouTube clip.

Open Ended

What are the connections between the "Wizard of Oz.." and the Populist Movement?

​Schoology Assignment...

​See Schoology and submit the following assignment (due before next class meeting).

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​Summary of assignment....

​Write a MINIMUM 250-word article that you might find in a newspaper or magazine which answers the question...."What is the basic plot of the Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum and how might it be considered a "Populist" allegory?