Charlie and the Great Glass Elevator
Charlie and the Great Class Elevator is a science fiction children's book written by British author Roald Dahl. The illustrations were done by Joseph Schindelman on the first US edition.It as first published in the United States by Alfred A. Knopf, Inc. in 1972, and in the United Kingdom by George Allen & Unwin in 1973. This book is the sequel to Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, continuing the story of young Charlie Bucket and eccentric chocolatier Willy Wonka as they travel in the Great Glass Elevator.
The story picks up immediately where the previous book left off, with Charlie and his whole family aboard the flying Great Glass Elevator, en route to the Chocolate Factory which Mr. Wonka intends to give to him. The height to which the Elevator ascends frightens Charlie's family sending the Elevator in the wrong direction. As a result, the Elevator goes into orbit, where Wonka docks them at a Space Hotel. While checking into the space hotel the President of the United States get a notification and thinks that it is an invader. Things start to tense up. Mr Wonka wants to give Charlie's and his family secret info into the business. Along the journey there was fights and a wide mix of emotions. The follow up book to this book is called Charlie in the White House.
Discussion Questions:
- Do you like this book written to follow the story of Willy Wonka?
- What do you think happens in the White House?
- Why do you think that Mr.Wonka wants to give his factory away to Charlie?
Classroom Activity:
- Have the children make up and act out their on extend scene to this movie? Children will be placed into specific groups.
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This is an excellent story!
ReplyDeleteA motivational activity: Have students create a small fort at home using boxes, sheets, blankets, or other household items. The fort will be portrayed at the glass elevator and create a hands on feel for children. Have each child create a thrilling place their own "glass elevator" takes them. It can be an island, or any place they'd like. Each student will write a short story of where they went, and things that happened on their adventure. This will help children expand their imagination and story writing skills in a fun, exciting way.
A motivational activity: Have children spend an evening with their family running their own "Chocolate factory". With adult supervision, children can make a homemade item such as chocolate chip cookies, brownies, cupcakes, strawberries dipped in chocolate, or any food item that includes chocolate. The next day, students will bring their item in to share with the entire class. This will give students the sense owning their own chocolate factory!