Alice in Wonderland - ESL worksheet by flor-sin-tiempo - Free Printable

The image you've uploaded is a worksheet based on the story *Alice in Wonderland*. It's designed for children to engage with vocabulary and characters from the film. Let's break down the task and provide a solution and explanation.

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Task Overview:

1. After watching the film "Alice in Wonderland", discuss the meaning of the vocabulary in the box below.

2. Ask the children to associate the words with the characters from the film.

There are five images of characters:
- The Mad Hatter
- Alice
- The Cheshire Cat
- The Queen of Hearts
- The White Rabbit

Below these images are blank shapes (a teacup, a heart, a hat, etc.) where students are supposed to write words associated with each character.

At the bottom, there’s a list of vocabulary words:
> late – grin – mushroom – temper – mad hatter – hare – jury – courtyard – dormouse – shrink – tantrum – croquet – flamingo – hedgehog – disappear – tea party – vanish – philosopher – pocket watch – striped – mumble – waistcoat – verdict – royal – rabbit hole – sleepy

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Solution & Explanation

#### Step 1: Understand the Vocabulary
First, let's define the key vocabulary terms related to *Alice in Wonderland*:

| Word | Meaning |
|------|--------|
| late | Behind schedule; not on time |
| grin | A wide smile, often mysterious or odd |
| mushroom | A fungus that causes Alice to grow or shrink |
| temper | A person’s mood or emotional state (e.g., bad temper) |
| mad hatter | A character who is eccentric and crazy |
| hare | A rabbit-like animal; refers to the White Rabbit |
| jury | A group of people who decide a verdict |
| courtyard | An open area surrounded by buildings |
| dormouse | A small sleeping mouse at the tea party |
| shrink | To become smaller |
| tantrum | A fit of anger |
| croquet | A game played in the Queen’s garden |
| flamingo | Used as a mallet in croquet |
| hedgehog | Another animal used in croquet |
| disappear | To vanish from sight |
| tea party | A chaotic event hosted by the Mad Hatter |
| vanish | To suddenly disappear |
| philosopher | Someone who thinks deeply (like the Dormouse) |
| pocket watch | A timepiece carried by the White Rabbit |
| striped | Having stripes (e.g., the Cheshire Cat) |
| mumble | To speak indistinctly |
| waistcoat | A vest worn by the Mad Hatter |
| verdict | A decision made by a jury |
| royal | Belonging to a king or queen |
| rabbit hole | The entrance to Wonderland |
| sleepy | Feeling drowsy or tired |

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#### Step 2: Associate Words with Characters

Now, match the vocabulary to the characters shown in the pictures:

1. Mad Hatter (top left):
- Words: mad hatter, tea party, waistcoat, mumble, grin, striped, philosopher, hat, late
- Explanation: He hosts the tea party, wears a waistcoat, speaks in riddles ("mumble"), has a wide grin, and is known for being "mad". His hat says "10/6" — a reference to his name.

2. Alice (top right):
- Words: shrink, grow, mushroom, rabbit hole, late, disappear, vanish
- Explanation: Alice eats the mushroom to change size, falls down the rabbit hole, and sometimes vanishes or disappears.

3. Queen of Hearts (right side):
- Words: temper, tantrum, royal, verdict, court, jury, croquet, flamingo, hedgehog, "off with their heads"
- Explanation: She has a bad temper, throws tantrums, rules over a royal court, and presides over trials with a jury. She plays croquet using flamingos and hedgehogs.

4. White Rabbit (bottom left):
- Words: late, pocket watch, hare, rabbit hole, hurry, frantic
- Explanation: He is always late, checks his pocket watch constantly, and leads Alice into the rabbit hole.

5. Cheshire Cat (bottom right):
- Words: grin, disappear, vanish, striped, mumble, philosophy
- Explanation: He is famous for his wide grin, can vanish and reappear, is striped, and speaks in riddles (philosophical).

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How to Use This Worksheet

1. For Teachers/Parents:
- After watching the movie, go through the vocabulary list.
- Discuss what each word means using examples from the film.
- Then, ask children to match the words to the correct character.
- Have them write the words in the shape next to the corresponding character.

2. Example Answers (for teacher guidance):

- Mad Hatter: tea party, mumble, waistcoat, mad hatter, grin, philosopher, striped
- Alice: shrink, mushroom, rabbit hole, disappear, vanish
- Queen of Hearts: temper, tantrum, royal, verdict, croquet, flamingo, hedgehog, jury
- White Rabbit: late, pocket watch, hare, rabbit hole
- Cheshire Cat: grin, disappear, vanish, striped, mumble

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Conclusion

This worksheet encourages:
- Vocabulary building
- Character recognition
- Critical thinking (matching words to characters)
- Creative writing (writing in the shapes)

It’s an engaging way to reinforce language skills using a beloved story.

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