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__Essential Question__ **

What is reality?

__**Unit Questions**__

How does this compare to fantasy? Is there really something beyond the rainbow?(why is the grass always greener on the other side concept) What place does this take in cultural history?

What does each character represent? How does this relate to your life? Are intelligence, emotions, and courage learned skills or something you are born with? **
 * __Content Questions__

__**Unit Summary**__
 * Students will be taking an in depth look into L. Frank Baum's The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. This unit will include a research paper with a detailed look into the underlying theme of the book. Students will be encouraged to watch the musical production(1939) by Victor Fleming. There will be a presentation at the end of the unit where students will illustrate their view on reality vs. fantasy and depict their own "Oz". The point of this unit is to encourage students to read for comprehension, write creatively in a structured format, and develop confidence in presentation. **