Study Guide
Study Guide
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Table of Contents
Synopsis/p.3
Activity Ideas (PreK-8th)/p.4
Worksheet (PreK-1st)/p.5
Worksheet (2nd-3rd)/p.6
Worksheet (4th-5th)/p.7
Worksheet 6th-8th)/p.8
Worksheet Keys/p.9
Survey/p.10
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A Brief Synopsis
Everyone’s favorite characters are here in this stage adaptation of the
Disney hit, including Aladdin, Jasmine, and of course, the Genie. Filled with
magic, mayhem, and flying carpet rides, spirits will soar with excitement! This
show will feature an onstage collaboration with The Cincinnati Circus
Company– bringing jugglers, aerial acrobats, stilt walkers and more to the Taft
Theatre stage! The Disney version
HELLO TEACHERS!
ofAladdin was last produced by The
Children's Theatre of Cincinnati in
We at The Children’s Theatre of
2006, but the Aladdin story has a long
Cincinnati hope you use the
history performed five other
activities and worksheets in this
times: in 1949, 1958, 1968, 1975 and
study guide to enhance your
1986.
Disney’s film “Aladdin,” which
came out in 1992, was based on the
stories of Aladdin found in Arabian
Nights. That collection of stories from
West and South Asia was first
translated into English in 1706.
students’ understanding and
enjoyment of our show. Please be
sure to encourage your students to
participate in the question-andanswer segment at the end of every
TCTC production. The actors will
encourage your students to explore
and learn more. Thank you!
“It’s a great day when you see a play!”
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ACTIVITY IDEAS BY GRADE LEVEL
A MAGIC CARPET RIDE (PreK-3rd grade)
THREE WISHES (4th-5th grade)
In the Cave of Wonders, Aladdin meets the magic carpet,
which can fly! It also has some of the most beautiful
designs and colors on it. What do you imagine a magic
carpet to look like?
In Disney Aladdin, Jr., Aladdin rubs the magic lamp and out
comes the Genie! He gives Aladdin three wishes, because he
is the one who discovered the lamp. What if your entire class
discovered the lamp and everyone in it rubbed it at the same
time? Then the Genie would give all of you three wishes.
(That’s different from three wishes each.) If you had three
wishes as an entire class, how would you make that decision
as a group?
Materials Needed:
-Large sheets of paper
- Paper/pencil, crayons, etc.
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First work with your group to decide whether you
will each make your own carpets or work together on
one huge carpet.
Now you need to choose your colors. Then draw out
some designs using a pencil. That way, if you make a
mistake, you can erase it and try again. Think about
the kinds of things you would see all the time in the
desert, or in a cave of wonders. You can make those
things a part of your designs!
The trick to a great magic carpet is to repeat the same
patterns. Draw as many shapes and designs in
different colors—or the same color! Fill your carpet!
Hang your carpets like posters around the room.
Look at all the different designs and colors. Isn’t it all
beautiful?
Materials Needed:
- Chalkboard/Marker board
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STANDARDS MET
Art, Design, Colors, Shapes
Make a list of as many things you would want to wish
for. Let every classmate say one thing, and write it on the
board. Make a long list. (Hint: Does anyone remember
the three kinds of wishes the Genie cannot grant? Stay
away from those!)
Look at the entire list. Are there any wishes that don’t
benefit everyone? Cross those off, and vote on the
remaining wishes. Everyone, of course, gets to vote three
times.
Once you’ve tallied the results, you’ll have your class’ top
three wishes! Did any of yours make it?
STANDARDS MET
Critical Thinking, Democratic Process, Working as
a Group, Compromise, Debate/Discussion
JASMINE SEES BEYOND THE SURFACE (6th-8th grade)
Disney Aladdin, Jr., features the character Jasmine, Princess of Agrabah. Even though she is royalty, when she meets Aladdin she
does not immediately judge him by his appearance and background the way others in the kingdom do. Do you know anyone who
sees beyond the surface, like Jasmine? Maybe it’s your mom, or a friend, or a role model. Maybe you even consider yourself to be
that kind of person. In this activity, you will write a letter to this person telling them how much they mean to you.
Materials Needed:
- Paper/Pencil, or Computer with Word Processor
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Once you select the subject of your letter, make a list of all the things you admire about him/her.
Also consider if there was any specific moment or action involving this person that really sticks out to you. Did they stand up
for you when others were bullying you? Did you stop a rumor from continuing? Did they give you encouragement? Write that
down, as well.
3) Write a rough draft of your letter and let a classmate or your teacher read it. They can give you some edits and suggestions.
Then, write a second draft.
4) Once you’re satisfied with how the letter sounds, go ahead and print it nicely onto paper. Sign it and find a way to deliver it!
STANDARDS MET
Critical Thinking, Anti-Bullying, Diversity, Appearances, Expressive/Creative Writing, Letter Writing
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WHO’S YOUR GENIE?
Below is a drawing of a magical lamp. But the Genie is missing! If you were to imagine a
brand-new genie, what would it look like? Draw your version of the Genie below, and be
as creative as you like!
Standards Met: Art, Creative Expression
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GENIE’S COMPOUND WORDS
NAME:
Here’s something you didn’t know about the Genie—he loves putting two
words together to make new ones! These are called compound words.
Below is a word box. Use the words in the word box to make some
compound words, and use the pictures as clues!
STORM
MAN
LACE
LIGHT
FALL
NECK +
=
CAVE +
=
SAND +
=
NIGHT +
=
SPOT +
=
QUICK +
=
HEART +
=
BREAK
SAND
BONUS: What other compound words do you know? Write some here.
Standards Met: Vocabulary, Spelling, Compound Words, Writing Skills
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ARABIAN NIGHTS, ARABIAN DAYS
The setting of Disney Aladdin, Jr. is a fictional city, Agrabah. It is supposed to be on the
Arabian Peninsula, in a part of the world you may have heard about, often called “the
Middle East.” It’s on the other side of the earth, so when it is nighttime here, it is daytime
over there. To be more specific, if you are in Ohio, you live in the “Eastern Time Zone.”
Between the Arabian Peninsula and Ohio, there is an 8-hour time difference.
Below is a timeline of a day in Aladdin’s life. Whatever he is doing at a given moment, for
you time is 8 hours behind. Figure out what time it is in Ohio at the same moment that
these things are happening in Aladdin’s life. BONUS: What would you normally be doing
at all of those times?
ALADDIN’S DAY
YOUR DAY
6:30 AM. I wake up,
and go to the market.
9:09 AM. I just saw
Princess Jasmine!
12:00 PM. Noon
prayers.
1:54 PM. I can’t
believe I got captured
by the palace guards!
4:45 PM. Just
escaped Agrabah for
the Cave of Wonders.
I wonder what I’ll find
there…
5:03 PM. I just met
my new buddy, a
magical Genie. Whoa.
Standards Met: Science, Measurement, Time Zones, Critical Thinking, Differences Across Cultures
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JAFAR, THE BULLY
Have you ever been bullied? Have you ever seen bullying taking place and weren’t sure
what to do about it? Have you ever been the bully?
Jafar, one of the characters in Disney Aladdin, Jr., is a grown-up bully. He makes life terrible
for Aladdin and the Genie by calling them names, abusing his power, and by trying to
make the Genie into a slave.
This worksheet is an opportunity for you to write about bullying from your point of view.
We encourage you to talk with your teachers, parents and counselors, to discuss ways of
stopping bullying in your school. What you write on this page could be the start.
What is bullying? Use your own words and observations.
Describe a time when you witnessed someone being bullied.
What are three kinds of bullying that you see happening at your school?
Watch Disney Aladdin, Jr. at The Children’s Theatre. Do you think Jafar is a
bully? Why or why not?
Standards Met: English, Writing, Critical thinking, Social Studies, Creative Reflection/Expression
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WORKSHEET ANSWER KEYS
GENIE’S COMPOUND WORDS
NECKLACE
CAVEMAN
SANDSTORM
NIGHTFALL
SPOTLIGHT
QUICKSAND
HEARTBREAK
ARABIAN NIGHTS, ARABIAN DAYS
10:30 PM, previous day
1:09 AM
4:00 AM
5:54 AM
8:45 AM
9:03 AM
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