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Wicked – Official Trailer

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Warm-up Questions

From the title “Wicked – Official Trailer,” what kind of story do you think it will be: funny, scary, romantic, or action-packed? Why?
What comes to your mind when you hear the word “wicked”?
What do you expect to see in an “official trailer” compared to a full movie?

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Wicked – Official Trailer

A question about wickedness & arriving at university (00:00 – 01:11)

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1. What question is asked at the very beginning?

Are people born rich, or do they become rich later?
Are people born brave, or do they learn bravery?
Are people born wicked, or is wickedness forced on them?
Are people born magical, or do they buy magic?

2. What does someone say about true magic in class?

It has become very common recently.
Only the Wizard can use it.
A real sorcerer with true magic has become rare.
It is easy to learn at the university.

3. After something unusual happens, what does the speaker say about how it was done?

“It was a trick.”
“I don't know.”
“The Wizard taught me.”
“I planned it carefully.”

Wicked – Official Trailer

Invitation, appearance, and being summoned (01:11 – 02:30)

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1. What is said about the Wizard?

The Wizard is afraid of everyone.
The Wizard has been waiting for someone.
The Wizard is missing.
The Wizard refuses to meet students.

2. Why does the speaker say they would give something away?

Because they hate everyone.
Because it belongs to the Wizard.
Because they don’t hate anyone that much.
Because it is too expensive.

3. What message is delivered about the next big event?

The Wizard of Oz summons you to the Emerald City.
The university closes immediately.
Everyone must leave the city at once.
A war has already started in Oz.

Wicked – Official Trailer

Danger in Oz, power, and fear (02:30 – 03:33)

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1. According to the trailer, what is the best way to bring people together?

To give them more money
To keep everyone separated
To give them a real good enemy
To make everyone study magic

2. What does someone claim about another person's power?

They have unlimited power.
They can only do magic at school.
They are the most powerful in Oz.
They have no real power.

3. At the end, who should be afraid according to the final line?

The speaker
No one
The Wizard
The students

Wicked – Official Trailer

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1. What main theme is introduced in the opening line?

How to travel to a new city
How to learn fashion and popularity
How to become famous at university
Whether people are born evil or made evil by others

2. Which idea about leadership and society is suggested later in the trailer?

People unite by avoiding all conflict
People unite when they all get the same job
People unite only through private education
People unite best when they have a shared enemy

3. What relationship change is hinted at between the characters?

They never meet each other in the story
They start as strangers and may become connected through major events
They are enemies from the first moment and never speak
They are already lifelong friends and never disagree

Discussion Questions

Discuss the ideas from this video

Wicked – Official Trailer

Do you think people are born “wicked,” or do life experiences make them that way? Why?
Is it fair to treat someone differently because they look different? How should schools handle this?
Why might leaders try to create an “enemy” to unite people? Can you think of real examples (past or present)?
In the ending, the speaker says they are not afraid. What kinds of situations require that kind of courage?