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Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dohl

The choices are endless and they're all fun to eat.
=== When it comes to chocolate Wonka's the best, ===

You'll be a chocolate expert by the time you are through.
**The Task** In this unit you will:
 * invent a candy;
 * learn about the history and origin of chocolate;
 * create a board game.

**The Process** Step 1 //Discussion Groups// Read about the author on the Roald Dohl Home Page. In your group discuss the following situations: Step 2 Chapters 1-4//Charlie's Family// In these chapters you will meet some interesting characters.
 * Share an experience you had when you participated in a contest.
 * Share about a time when you did something you were told not to do.
 * After reading chapters 1-4, in your reading response journal describe five things you found interesting and/or to which you can relate.
 * Share and discuss your entries with your group.

Step 3 Chapters 5-8//The Contest and the First Four Tickets//
 * Read chapters 5 through 8.
 * Choose two of the characters who found golden tickets and describe them in your reading response journal.

Step 4 Chapters 9-10//Charlie's Quest for the Golden Ticket// In your reading response journal:
 * Read chapters 9 through 10.
 * Compare and contrast your life with Charlie's.
 * The next chapter, Chapter 11, is entitled "The Miracle." Predict what you think the miracle might be. Share your prediction with your group.

Step 5 Chapters 11-12//The Golden Ticket// After reading chapters 11 and 12, respond to the following in your reading response journal:
 * What was the miracle? Do you think it was a miracle? Why or why not? Was your prediction correct?
 * After Charlie finds the golden ticket he is offered money for it by several people. Knowing how badly his family needs money, if you were Charlie would you have kept the golden ticket or sold it. Explain your reasons. Share your viewpoint with the class.

Step 6 Chapters 13-16//Introduction to the////Chocolate Factory and Willy Wonka//
 * Read chapters 13 through 16.
 * Draw a detailed illustration of the Chocolate Room, including Willy Wonka. Refer to the beginning of chapter 14 for a description of Willy Wonka.

Step 7 Chapters 17-21//The Characters' Choices//
 * Read chapters 17 through 21.
 * Do you think Willy Wonka is trying to get rid of the children. Why or why not? Respond in your reading response journal.

Step 8 Chapters 22-23 //Exploring the Rooms//
 * Read chapters 22 and 23.
 * Get ready to create your own candy invention. Explore the Imaginator in Wonka's World of Science, Hershey's Fun for Kids, Top Candy Companies, and Candy U.S.A
 * Now, in your group, brainstorm a list of ideas for an original candy. For example, Wonka invented edible marshmallow pillows and lickable wallpaper for nurseries.
 * Choose one from the list.
 * Use this Graphic Organizer to brainstorm your candy's characteristics: ingredients, appearance, taste, texture.




 * Write a description of your candy. Include all four of the elements from the graphic organizer. What is it about your candy that will make it a bestseller?
 * Design an eye-catching wrapper that will call attention to your product.
 * Finally, create a commercial, that includes a jingle, to advertise your candy.
 * Perform your commercial for the class.

Step 9 Chapters 24-27 //More Characters' Choices//
 * Read chapters 24 through 27.
 * In these chapters some more characters made some bad choices. Why do you think they made these choices? Discuss with the class.

Step 10 Chapters 28-30 //Conclusion// In your reading response journal respond to the following: Step 11 //Movie and Venn Diagram//
 * Read chapters 28 through 30.
 * Do you think Willy Wonka made the right choice about the factory? Explain your answer.
 * How would you have ended the book?
 * As a class, watch the movie "Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory."
 * Then, using a Venn diagram,compare and contrast the book and the movie.

Step 12 //Milton S. Hershey and// //the History of Chocolate//

Learn more about chocolate! Check out these Web Sites to help you with your board game in step 13.

Hershey's Recipes
Step 13 //Board Game//

=Rubrics =
 * Working in your groups, you will now design a creative board game which consists of information, questions, and/or trivia related to this unit. Be sure to make it colorful, neat and educational. See the rubric for grading expectations.
 * =Candy Invention Rubric=
 * =Board Game Rubric=