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The Life of Walt Disney

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If you can dream it, you can do it. -Walt Disney

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What do YOU know? When was Walt Disney born? Why do you think he created a theme park? What are some of his stories? Who are some of the characters? What is the difference between Disney World and Disney Land? If you could be any Disney character, who would you be and why?

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References http://www.justdisney.com/walt_disney/biography/w_bio_sh ort.html http://www.justdisney.com/walt_disney/biography/w_bio_sh ort.html http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000370/bio http://www.bookfinder.com/author/walt-disney/ http://disney.go.com/characters/#/characters/classics/ http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-the-difference-between- disney-world-and-disneyland.htm http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-the-difference-between- disney-world-and-disneyland.htm http://www.sodahead.com/fun/if-you-could-be-any-disney- character-which-one-would-you-be/question- http://www.sodahead.com/fun/if-you-could-be-any-disney- character-which-one-would-you-be/question- http://disney.go.com/characters/#/characters/ http://www.amazon.com/Best-Sellers-Books-Walt-Disney- Biographies/zgbs/books/917052 http://www.amazon.com/Best-Sellers-Books-Walt-Disney- Biographies/zgbs/books/917052

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Mission Students will divide up into groups of four to create their own fantasy story. Each student will have a role in creating their groups short story. The group will work together to create a story with a plot and fictional characters of any type. Students should use their creativity and imagination and make this story one of their own!

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Roles Mickey Mouse: Group Leader This student will be responsible for assigning roles to each group member. Minnie Mouse: Writer This student will be responsible for writing down the story that their group came up with. Goofy: Artist This student will be responsible for drawing the pictures and characters that go along with the groups story. Donald Duck: Reader This student will be responsible for reading and sharing their groups story to the class.

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Evaluation The end result should be a mini book of your story that will be presented the group. Students will be graded on: How well the group works together. How creative the story is. Equal participation of each group member.

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And they all lived happily ever after! Congratulations! Your fantasy has been published! Let your creativity and imagination take you far in life! The most fantastic, magical things can happen, and it all starts with a wish. Jiminy Cricket (Pinocchio)

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Teacher Extensions Study the life of Walt Disney Watch Disney Movies Read Disney books Compare and contrast the books with their movies Have each student/group research a different Disney Theme Parks Write a book report on a Disney book

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References For Further Study

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Illinois State Standards CC.K.W.3: Text Types and Purposes: Use a combination of drawing, dictating, and writing to narrate a single event or several loosely linked events, tell about the events in the order in which they occurred, and provide a reaction to what happened. CC.3.R.F.3: Phonics and Word Recognition: Know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills in decoding words. CC.K.W.5: Production and Distribution of Writing: With guidance and support from adults, respond to questions and suggestions from peers and add details to strengthen writing as needed. CC.K.SL.5: Presentation of Knowledge and Ideas: Add drawings or other visual displays to descriptions as desired to provide additional detail.