Walt Disney
Who is Walt Disney?
He is a famous artist and businessman who changed cartoons and movies.
Where is the sound coming from?
High up in a tree.
What color does the speaker say they like?
Blue.
Who is Edwin Binney?
He is the founder of Crayola crayons.
Where does the story take place?
In a park with a winding path and a bench under a tree.
What is Chicago, Illinois?
This is where Walt Disney was born.
What did the speaker hear?
Bright whistling.
Where does the speaker see blue curving?
Across the sky.
What did Edwin Binney improve instead of inventing?
Crayons (he made them better and cheaper).
Who are the two main characters?
Analena and Michael.
What is Steamboat Willie?
This 1928 cartoon had sound and starred Mickey Mouse.
What could the speaker NOT do at first?
See what was making the sound.
What does “tang of berries” describe?
The strong taste or smell of berries.
What year were the first Crayola crayons made?
1903.
What problem starts the action in the story?
Two puppies run away.
What is Mortimer Mouse?
This was Mickey Mouse’s original name.
What did the speaker see when looking up?
Green leaves and blue sky.
What animal is described standing calmly by a pond?
A heron.
Who helped name “Crayola”?
Alice (Edwin’s wife).
What does Michael do when he finds the puppies?
He carries them with their leashes.
What is an Academy Award?
This is an award given each year to honor movies and the people who make them.
Why didn’t the speaker care about finding the bird?
Because they were enjoying listening to the song.
What is the main idea of the poem?
The speaker explains different reasons why they like the color blue.
How are Crayola crayons made?
Colors are heated, mixed with wax, and poured into molds.
How is the problem solved at the end?
Michael finds the puppies and brings them back.