Oskar vs Thingamabob
Before & After Questions
Discuss these questions with your students before and after watching to review key points of the play.
Before Questions
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What do you do to cheer up or help your friends who feel scared, angry, or sad?
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How do you feel when you see something bad happen?
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When did you last feel scared? What did you do?
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When was the last time you felt anger? What did you do?
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When did you last feel sad? What did you do?
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Who can you talk to about your feelings?
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Have you ever had a nightmare? How did you cope with it when you woke up?
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Have you ever bottled up or hid your feelings? What happened?
After Questions
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Why is Oskar having nightmares?
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What emotions does Thingamabob make Oskar feel?
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What colors are Oskar’s emotions?
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How does Oskar act when he feels scared?
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How does Oskar act when he feels angry?
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How does Oskar act when he feels sad?
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Who does Oskar talk to about his emotions?
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What does Oskar do to feel better?
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Why does Tabitha tell Oskar that he is hungry all of the time?
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What are some other things Oskar could do when he is scared, angry, or sad?