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Have the children try to imitate a robot voice.
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What is Robot Zot looking at through the window? How big do you think the earth is through the window?
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Where did Robot Zot land? How did he get there? How big is he? Predict what might happen to Robot Zot in the kitchen. How do you know?
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How do the machines look like people?
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Are the machines really a threat to Robot Zot?
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What does affirmative win?
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What is earth's shiny captain? (He is seeing his reflection in the toaster)
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What does it mean to be victorious?
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Who is talking to Robot Zot about fresh breath?
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Look in the background and guide the kids to notice the man in the kitchen. Who is he? What is he doing? (Looking confused at the broken toaster).
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What is Robot's new enemy?
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Who is the queen of all earth that Zot fell in love with?
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What is Zot is scared of? Why does the queen call him chickenbot?
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Who is Earth's most fearsome commander general? Does he look mean?
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Before you reveal what happens to the dog, have the kids predict what they think will happen when Robot Zot fights the dog?
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Why does the human ignore Robot Zot when he takes the dog away (Robot Zot looks like just another toy)?
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Why is the dog getting yelled at on the last page? Why do you think he looks confused?
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Do you know of any other love story between robots? (Wall-E & Eva)
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*Note: These craft ideas are just suggestions.
You can use them, but you don't have to use them.
You can expand upon them, or add your own twist.
Remember, though, that the focus of your time should
not be on the development and execution of a craft;
the focus should be on the read-aloud and the
enjoyment of the book!
