Show:
Who said what?
Who am I?
Symbols
Translate that word!
Complete Pooh's verse!
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Who says: "Is anybody at home?" and whom is it said to?
(p. 24)Pooh speaks to Rabbit. LA: How does this scene portray Rabbit's character?
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I am a bear who loves to eat honey.
Pooh. LA: Mental Disorder: 1) IMPULSIVITY WITH OBSESSIVE FIXATIONS. 2) ATTENTION DEFICIT HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER. 3) OBSESSIVE-COMPULSIVE DISORDER Give an example of one moment where one disorder is proven.
100
What does Christopher Robin use to get Pooh down from floating with the balloon?
His gun. LA: Explain the second mention of CR's gun in chapter 1.
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What is a Heffalump?
An elephant. LA: Give one example of how the writing and illustrations coincide.
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It's a very funny thought that, if Bears were Bees, / They'd build their nests at the bottom of _____
(p. 8) Trees. LA: Do children really have to grow up and leave the "Hundred Acre Wood?" What would happen if we stayed and did nothing our whole lives?
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"That buzzing noise means something.
(p. 6)Pooh. LA: Why do you think Milne choose something so difficult to obtain such as honey bee honey for Pooh's meals?
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I have a son that I carry in my pouch.
Kanga LA: Mental Disorder: SOCIAL ANXIETY DISORDER One example...
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Describe Milne's writing style.
Playful. Intimate writing, addressing the readers as close friends or family members. Story is dialogue driven through its action and characterization.
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What is the significance of "Aha!"
Part of Rabbit's plan to get rid of Kanga and Roo. Shout "Aha!" after stealing Baby Roo.
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"Now, if you have a _____ balloon, they might think you were only a part of the tree, and not notice you, and if you have a _____ balloon, they might think you were only part of the sky, and not notice you, and the question is: Which is the most likely?"
(p. 13) Green, Blue. LA: For a bear with very little brain, Pooh says some profound stuff. Find an example where Poo shows his wisdom.
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"What I said was, 'First Issue a Reward.'"
(p. 51) Owl. LA: Why did Pooh confuse Owl for sneezing and what does this show about Pooh's character?
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I am small, pink and timid.
Piglet. LA: Mental Disorder: GENERALIZED ANXIETY DISORDER. One example...
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What method does Milne most commonly use for emphasis?
Capital letters.
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What is Wol?
Owl. LA: Explain the significance of Milne's note on the page before the introduction. What is it? Who is it intended for? What does it mean?
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Cottleston, Cottleston, Cottleston Pie, / Why does a chicken, _____
(p. 75) I don't know why. LA: Are the relationships among the fantastical characters in this book actually realistic? Do they remind you of your friendships?
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Who said that they have nothing to do until Friday?
(p. 38) Piglet. LA: After knowing that these characters are not real and based off of toys, why do you think Milne said that Piglet is busy on Friday?
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I tend to my garden and live in a tree.
Rabbit. LA: Mental Disorder: OBSESSIVE-COMPULSIVE DISORDER. One example...
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What could honey represent in the tales?
Desire and Motivation, Health and Sustenance, Sometimes a honey pot is just a honey pot.
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What is the significance of "Cottleston Pie."
Pooh was confused with Eeyore's ramble and began to sing "Cottleston Pie" instead. LA: In this scene we see that Pooh is aware of his limitations along with his fellow animals' limitations. "Cottleston Pie" has come to represent self awareness and self acceptance.
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"Sing Ho! for the life of a Bear! I don't mind much if it rains or snows, 'Cos Ive got a lot of honey on my ______
(p. 110) Nice new nose. LA: What qualities make this story a fantasy? What type of fantasy is it, why?
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"Neither can I, Joke, Ha ha!"
(p. 76) Eeyore. LA: Do you believe that Milne had a reason for making Eeyore such a depressive character? Why?
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I am a young boy with many friends.
Christopher Robin. LA: Mental Disorder: SCHIZOPHRENIA One example...
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Explain how the Hundred Acre Wood is a metaphor.
The forest is a metaphor for the world of childhood. The forest is only given a sense of fantasy because it is being seen from a child's eyes. In the last chapter we learn this to be true because as Christopher Robin gets older, he has to physically leave the forest. For good.
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What is the significance of a balloon?
It symbolizes happiness. LA: Look at the map of the hundred acre wood, point out changes made to 3 things that reference real life objects, things or locations.
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"It's a very funny thing, but there seem to be two animals now. This-______- has been joined by another -______- and the two of them are now proceeding in company"
(p. 38) Whatever-it-was, whatever it is. LA: How do you think children respond to the many levels of narrative, the postmodernism's, the irony and humor? Do they get it? Do they need to?