This lesson explores the vision of childhood created by lewis carroll in alice in wonderland. Uk england and northern ireland, lithuania, italy, greece and spain. This bundle has everything you need to get started teaching alice s adventures in wonderland in an engaging way. World book day fairytale outdoor lesson ideas pentagon play. This bundle of resources supports an in depth analysis of the text. These are the words nouns, verbs, adjectives and some adverbs from the last section of chapter 1. Its no use of going back to yesterday, because i was a different person then dont cling to the past, wanting to be the person who you used to be. This story is so inspired that many people find big inspiration in it and made very interesting diy crafts. Easyfunschool alice in wonderland unit study introduction. As any serious potter fan will know, slytherins are fine now.
In the resources section of this site, you can find a useful list of alice in wonderland costume ideas. Examining our prior knowledge of alice in wonderland, then a key extract to read taken from the beginning of the story. Disney classroomclassroom themesfuture classroombook club booksbook clubsteaching time. Make sure you order everything you need in time, to have a great alice in wonderland themed day. When choosing a theme for your wedding day, your ceremony should definitely be part of the plan. Cooperation for innovation and the exchange of good practices. Alice in wonderland crafts card soldiers red ted art. Look at the work of surrealist artists to find out how they were influenced by dreams and the subconscious. Jan 29, 2020 alice in wonderland has always been one of our favourite world book day costume themes. He began by sending alice down a rabbit hole, having no idea of what would happen to her next. When i was a young girl my mother gave me a copy of lewis carrolls alices adventures in wonderland, illustrated by john tenniel. Free alice in wonderland worksheets and literature unit. This year we have an author working with all the children.
Here are some blog posts with lessons and activities that may help link language learning. Alices adventures lesson plan 1 in wonderland acillan ulisers iited a an e donloaded ro esite 150 years of alice a wonderland of eading. Links to salvidor dahlis paintings and how they create a dreamlike experience of reality. In later years, carroll, his friend robinson duckworth, and alice liddell all alluded to this day as the origin of alices adventures in wonderland. Along the way, alice in wonderland imparts many life lessons to her readers, too. Comprehension by chapter, vocabulary challenges, creative reading response activities and projects, tests, and much more. Lesson plans alices adventures in wonderland pearltrees. Alice in wonderland is a beloved classic tale, treasured by children and adults for its fantastic themes and imagery, and fanciful verse. It has been 150 years since the publication of alices adventurers in wonderland by lewis carroll. Ask students what clue they can find in the illustration that the book is a fantasy. Alice in wonderland wedding ideas the diy wedding ceremony.
Cpia can be downloaded from website 150 years of alice a wonderland of reading. Wonderland is a very strange place and lots of very strange people live there. It seems appropriate to dress as a famous teacher for world book day, and in the eyes of many children, dumbledore is the greatest teacher of them all. Thus slowly, one by one, its quaint events were hammered out and now the tale is done, and home we steer, a. P has some wonderful ideas for your playtime, storytime or, well, anytime. Kindergarten units preschool curriculum alice in wonderland book adventures in wonderland english activities writing activities literacy and numeracy english lesson plans alice tea party use these papers after your students have read, or seen, alice in wonderland. On march 1st, the uk and ireland are celebrating world book day. Distribute copies of alice in wonderland, and call students attention to the cover illustration. To help make world book day special and to encourage reading for the rest of the year too weve got a whole range of resources including lesson plans, activity sheets, discussion guides and more. May 03, 2018 but beyond its out of this world qualities, lewis carrolls alice in wonderland is in many ways a coming of age story of a little girl who realizes the strength and potential of her imagination. Children will love reading their books in this comfy and inviting disney themed area and its perfect for world book day. The project brings together six partner primary schools from five european countries.
Carroll was a friend of alice s family and would often make up stories to tell the three liddell daughters. While some students might be familiar with the title of lewis carrolls alices adventures in wonderland, others may have different associations. Alice in wonderland extension activities scholastic. Alices adventures in wonderland by lewis carroll, dracula by bram stoker and. This resource pack includes a lesson plan, extension ideas and. Write the word wonderland on the blackboard in large letters and ask students if they have ever heard of it. Alice in wonderland world book day creative writing. By the end of the 5 period day, students will have had 5 book recommendations. A unit study in twelve parts alice in wonderland by lewis carroll is a great choice for a highinterest literature unit study.
Thursday marks a very merry unbirthday for fantasy book lovers all over the world. The surroundings of the parsonage were reflected in the characters and images that grace both alices adventures in wonderland and through the lookingglass. A beloved classic, alices adventures in wonderland has continued to. Look for words to make eight pairs of words that can go. Vikings world war 1 world war 2 history inspiration posters resource packs. The kids really enjoyed this activity we did around alice in wonderland. A beloved classic, alice s adventures in wonderland has continued to delight readers, young and old for over a century. In the story, alice falls down a rabbit hole and ends up in a marvelous world full of frankly irritating creatures and surprising events. Lewis carrolls alices adventures in wonderland and through the lookingglass is a perennial favorite, and for good reason. May 16, 2017 alices adventures in wonderland lesson plans.
One sunny day, alice follows a white rabbit down a rabbit hole. If your child loves to stand out, then this cheshire cat outfit is their perfect alice in wonderland world book day costume. I wanted to do all four suits though the hearts are probably the nicest, so. What is the main theme of alices adventures in wonderland. But there are more great books suitable for world book day. On world book day, every lesson in every subject begins with a reading from a favourite book of that teacher. Leonard wisegards stunning 1949 illustrations of alice a vibrant midcentury homage to wonderland alice summary in youtube. Jun 09, 2014 alice in wonderland crafts card soldiers june 9, 2014 my lovely brother and sister in law recently had an alice in wonderland themed wedding and they put me in charge of some kids activities crafts for the morning after the night before. Includes pacing guide, film essay, activities, chapter quizzes, and discussions. Included are lesson ideas, assessment ideas, and resources that can be used by any teacher, and also all of the necessary information and details for the international baccalaureate mi. A collection of ks2 materials to support the teaching of the fantasy story of alice in wonderland by lewis carroll. Have a look at our free teaching resources for the lewis caroll classic. As you can see, hes also rocking some pretty impressive robes, so this is a spectacular choice for world book day.
This is the first exhibition of its kind to explore how lewis carrolls stories have influenced the visual arts, inspiring generations of artists. One can imagine a young charles seeing the white rabbit, the animals in the caucusrace, the caterpillar and the mushroom, the mouse, the garden of flowers, and much more as he grew up. Create your own alice in wonderland classroom with our range of themed display resources. I have selected some interesting costumes that are perfect for world book day below read full post. Alice in wonderland world book day creative writing teaching. The rest of the world waits until the 23nd of april, but it is never too early to prepare of course. Alices attempts to find her way home become increasingly bizarre, infuriating and amazing in turn. World book day fairytale outdoor lesson ideas pentagon.
World book day 2020 15 of the best ideas and resources. This lesson plan explores elements of wonder, distortion, fantasy, and whimsy in the nursery alice, lewis carrolls adaptation for younger readers of his beloved classic alice s adventures in wonderland. Investigate the strange and magical world of dreams with the children. I read a chapter per day to the kids the novel, alice in wonderland, and through the looking glass, we would talk about the various characters we saw within the story. Fall down the rabbit hole eat and drink in wonderland alice changes her size sometimes a long the story meet the white rabbit meet the caterpillar the mad tea party know the cheshire cat visit the duchess and rescue a baby know the queen of hearts the croquet game relate of her adventures when she wakes up. Lewis carrolls imaginative fantasy alice in wonderland is given a largerthanlife retelling. Disney classroom classroom themes future classroom book club books book clubs teaching time teaching ideas literacy circles alice in wonderland book an alice in wonderland inspired literature circles packet that can be used throughout the school year, or can be used for one book maybe a fantasy one or one quarter. Tes global ltd is registered in england company no 02017289 with its registered office at 26 red lion square london wc1r 4hq. Usbornes young reading series was developed in conjunction with experts from the university of surrey and is designed to encourage independent reading. Roald dahl day ideas easy to transfer to world book day. World book day cheap and easy costume ideas cheshire live.
World book day alice in wonderland teaching resources. Costumes both for children and adults can be found the the shop. Inside she wrote all the best quotes come from alice. The students have to listen to audio file and then match the characters of the book.
Annoyingly, my mother was right as usual and i often think about that little note whenever i use a reference, visual or verbal, from this well. I made the alice in wonderland card people based on those by disney family they had made some for valentines day, so had a set of heart shaped ones. Alice four activities image poster world book day activities, reading activities, alice in. Alices adventures in wonderland literature guide page 2. Teachers notes introductory lesson in this introductory lesson to alices adventures in wonderland, students will use all four skills. And with that in mind, we have put together some of our favourite world book day activities for you to share with your children whether at eyfs, ks1 or ks2. Alice in wonderland lewis carroll ks2 primary resources. This unit plan offers a basic exploration into nonsense verse through poetry and teacher readalouds. Jul 04, 2016 alice in wonderland 2010 have you any idea why a raven is like a writing desk. Watch movies based on alices adventures in wonderland and compare them to the book with our free helper comparing a book to its movie.
See more ideas about alice in wonderland, wonderland and alice. Have a volunteer identify the animal in the tree as the cheshire cat, and discuss how it is different from a real cat. Remind students that each of us enters our own fantasy world while were asleep and when we daydream. Alices adventures in wonderland alices adventures in wonderland is a wildly entertaining tale for all ages. Just visit the nursery, primary or secondary resource areas to find what you need. Alices adventures lesson plan 1 in wonderland acmillan publishers imited, 215. Written more than a century ago, this story continues to be a favorite of readers around the world. If you do not yet own a copy of alices adventures in wonderland, or through the looking glass and what alice found there, this is your chance.
To celebrate the event which takes place on thursday, march 2 world book day supported charity book aid international is encouraging children to donate. Alices adventures in wonderland is known for its fantastical imagery and nonsense verse. Lewis carrolls magical world is home to so many memorable characters, and most of them make a pretty cool fancy dress outfit. While this story is primarily about the girl alice, there are plenty of other characters that would interest boys. As an english teacher who knows and loves many books finding just one costume for world book day is so hard, says alice player far left as the. Ronald dahl big dream jar display for world book day 2016. Over on our resources sister site plazoom, weve produced this free world book day ideas activities pack based on exploring characters, story worlds and the idea of travelling by book, the pack includes lesson plans for years 1 and 2, years 3 and 4 and years 5 and 6, with downloadable worksheets and additional resources.
One summer day, after a riverside picnic, the girls begged him to tell them a story. Alices adventures in wonderland unit 5 weeks of lesson plans. But beyond its out of this world qualities, lewis carrolls alice in wonderland is in many ways a coming of age story of a little girl who realizes the strength and potential of her imagination. In later years, carroll, his friend robinson duckworth, and alice liddell all alluded to this day as the origin of alice s adventures in wonderland. To help make world book day special and to encourage reading for the rest of the year too weve got a whole range of resources including lesson plans. Free alice in wonderland worksheets and literature unit for. Nov 25, 2015 this website and its content is subject to our terms and conditions. Ask students if they think wonderland is a place like, for example, disneyland. Jan 09, 2016 alice s adventures in wonderland unit 5 weeks of lesson plans. Alices adventures in wonderland lesson plan for 4th 7th. Students begin by looking at carrolls photographs of the real alice for whom carroll imagined his story. It has been 150 years since the publication of alice s adventurers in wonderland by lewis carroll. Introduce young learners to the true wonders of carrolls text with a series of activities that encourage creativity, critical thinking, and reflective writing.
We need to talk about alice was commissioned by new zealand based agency string theory and created to be part of good books great writers series, a collection of short films made to promote the non profit organization which is an online charity book store that sells book and donates all proceeds to oxfam, an organization that fights hunger and poverty since 1995. Carroll made up alices adventures in wonderland as he went along. Why dont you get inspired by alice in wonderland and make something interesting for you or your kids. Alice in wonderland display cutouts this alice in wonderland classroom area is amazing. Alice in wonderland lewis carroll teaching resources for key stage 1 year 1, year 2. World book day 2020 15 of the best ideas and resources for ks1. Seuss, from fantastic creatures to funny foods, these activities are bound to excite and delight. Looking for a new idea to use with alices adventures in wonderland. Alice in wonderland 2010 have you any idea why a raven is like a writing desk.
This childrens classic can be used to teach character descriptions, story settings and many other vital writing and reading skills at ks2. Pupils will be producing a poem using the technique blackout poetry. Although carroll did not know at the time, this excursion proved to be the catalyst for the fairy tale which he initially called alice s adventures underground. Alices adventures in wonderland lesson plans alice in. Alice s attempts to find her way home become increasingly bizarre, infuriating and amazing in turn. Complete this crazy look with a vibrant purple wig and the cheshire cat s iconic face paint. What lesson does the book, alices adventures in wonderland. After you read the book together, take some time to get creative and turn it into a lesson. The aim of world book day is to encourage children to explore the wonder and the pleasure of reading. Alice in wonderland lewis carroll primary resources, story, book.
A quick cut of just the jabberwocky from the film alice in wonderland 2010. This novel study divides alices adventures in wonderland into six sections for study. Get your primary students revved up for reading this world book day on 5. Alice has some wonderful adventures with the mad hatter, the march hare and the cheshire cat. Alice four activities image poster world book day activities, alice. If you rather sew them yourself, i also have several sewing patterns available. Alice in wonderland is a story that cant be forgotten. This alices adventures in wonderland lesson plan is suitable for 4th 7th grade. This is a novel study for alices adventures in wonderland by lewis carroll. Alice in wonderland wedding ideas for your ceremony. This bundle of resources supports an indepth analysis of the text. This bundle has everything you need to get started teaching alices adventures in wonderland in an engaging way.
Alice in wonderland is such a rich work that it is difficult to land on one main theme but at the heart of the story lies the question of identity. Tell students that alice in wonderland was written by lewis carroll for a real girl named alice liddell. Alice in wonderland spoken and written descriptions of characters. Free alice in wonderland study unit worksheets for teachers to print. Here are some of the things we did as a family and with our friends during our book club.