Teacher: Carrie

INSIDE OUT
 

Today, I’m going to tell you about the characters of the movie, "Inside Out." Their names are Joy, Sadness, Anger, Disgust, and Fear. They all live inside a young girl named Riley’s head.
 

Joy is always happy, fun, and cute. She is the first character you see in the movie. Joy makes Riley happy. When Riley’s dad gives her a present, Joy makes her smile.

Disgust always says “ick!” When Riley’s Dad gives her a piece of broccoli, Riley shouts, “Ick!” Disgust hates Joy so she pushes her into an elevator that goes down to a scary part of Riley’s brain. When Joy disappears, Riley is no longer happy.
 

Sadness cries all the time. Sadness makes Riley sad. Riley’s mom pushes Riley so Sadness makes her cry. Sadness is Joy’s best friend but Fear’s enemy. When Sadness visits Joy, she makes her very happy. Joy is happy when Sadness comes home.
 

Anger is always angry. When Riley’s friends tease Riley, Anger makes her fight with her dad. Anger and Disgust are always fighting.
 

Fear is very kind but always afraid. Fear makes Riley afraid. Fear becomes afraid when Joy disappears. Fear makes Riley hide when he’s afraid.
 

I like "Inside Out" because it’s very funny.  Joy is my favorite character because Joy is always happy and very cute.

Discussion questions:

Retell the story.

1. Who are the characters in the movie, "Inside Out"?

2. Where do these characters live, and what are their jobs? 

3. Which character do you like the best? Why? 

4. Which character do you dislike most? Why? 

5. Have you seen this movie? Would you like to see it? Why or why not?