Inspired by wallace and gromit s cracking contraptions, ms wrays english set decided to write an explanation of how wallace s turbo diner machine works. Wallace and gromits cracking contraptions wikipedia. The crackin compendium, which contains the games and a film clip browser. Cracking contraptions aardman wiki fandom powered by wikia. This series of four short animated films and one fulllength movie all done using oldfashioned stopmotion animation is about a kindhearted but clueless yorkshireaccented inventor, and his longsuffering. All episodes of wallace and gromits cracking contraptions.
The series centres on wallace, a goodnatured, eccentric, cheeseloving inventor, along with his companion gromit, a silent yet loyal and intelligent. Here is all of the planning and resources i produced for an explanation texts topic for a year 4 class. Wallace invents an array of contraptions to try and make life easier but its always gromit who picks up the pieces. At this point, a hatch drops open above the assistant who should now be downstairs. Unfortunately, though the machine provides fingertip control, it is hardly instant. The resource is based on wallace and gromits cracking contraptions. Wallace and gromit turn their hand to presenting for the first time in a factual series which takes an enthusiastic look at some reallife cracking contraptions, from gadgets that help around the home to t. Where to countdown wallace and gromits cracking contraptions air dates. Is wallace and gromits cracking contraptions worth watching. Wallace and gromits cracking contraptions is a series of ten wallace and gromit stop motion animations varying in length from 1 to 3 minutes.
Wallace and gromit are arguably the two most delightful characters in the history of animation. The scene ends with wallace claiming he has a great idea. The series consists of four short films and one featurelength film, but has spawned numerous spinoffs and tv adaptations. Wallace and gromits cracking contraptions season 1. Cracking contraptions over the years wallace and gromit have created a vast range of inventions to do all sorts of jobs.
These use to be shorts only shown in england, but now its easier to see now that its released on the new wallace and gromit dvd. Frustrated at the ease with which gromit blocks every shot, wallace activates his preston north end soccamatic, a machine that kicks dozens of balls toward the goal. Each episode features one of wallaces new inventions and gromits skeptical reaction to it. Everything seems to be going well until the lights start flickering, and soon wallace and gromit are stuck. The series centres on wallace, an absentminded inventor and cheese enthusiast, along with his companion gromit, a silent yet intelligent anthropomorphic dog. Wallaces turbo diner is designed to do the job fast and efficiently. The series was produced and released in 2002 by aardman animations. Wallace then brings out the soccamatic, which fires balls which go right through the goal and the. There is some slight violence that needs to be explained or prepared for in a couple of the episodes but it is not too intense.
Cracking contraptions wallace and gromit wiki fandom. Includes a letter from wallace as an introduction and inventor cards to wear or carry. Bbc news entertainment wallace and gromits cracking. Raising awareness of the plight of the worlds oceans, the advert features an adorable turtle family and shows the effect. When wallace takes gromit to the park for a game of football, he plays to win. If you have any such fascination in you, this is just the ticket. Wallace and gromit a grand day out a worksheet sent by bettina ghobrial ac. Cracking contraptions is a showcase of 10 short films about wallaces wonderfully eccentric ideas, which include everything you might need to make life easier.
Created by nick park of aardman animations, the series consists of four short films and a featurelength film. It wouldnt be wallace and gromit without the duos cracking contraptions making an appearance throughout the thrillomatic experience, along with some friendly, and notsofriendly, characters. Wallace and gromit cracking contraptions teaching sequence for. Wallace and gromits world of invention episode guide. We have been learning how to write an explanation text. Cracking contraptions manual 2 haynes manual by derek smith, graham bleathman isbn. The cracking contraptions episodes were the first wallace and gromit adventures to premiere online, launching on the bbcs site and atomfilms in october 2002. Posted on march 28, 2014 by hwray inspired by wallace and gromits cracking contraptions, ms wrays english set decided to write an explanation of how wallaces turbo diner machine works. A detailed notebook for teaching explanations in y6. When wallace turns on the tv and is confronted by a hardhitting penguin documentary, he needs to change channel fast. Wallace and gromits contraptions always delight and fascinate me. Now you can create your very own animations with the uks famous oscarwinning film characters.
The shark text as mentioned was changed in late stages to being the teacher pleaser machine. But wallace and gromit were nowhere to be seen in chicken run, the first fulllength feature resulting from the deal, which was released in 2000. Wallace and gromit head to the local football field for a bit of practice, with wallace shooting and gromit playing goalie. On his workroom television screen, wallace watches and comments on liveaction segments.
The claymation heroes ride again as wallace opens a bakery but is soon distracted from both the baking and a murder mystery by matters of the heart. Wallace and gromit try out a number of their latest inventions which rarely. Y6 explanation plan cracking contraptions teaching resources. Wallace and gromits world of invention episode guide aardman animations 2010. Year 234 explanation text planning and original resources. Many other good explanation texts can also be found by following the above link. Wallace and gromits cracking contraptions are a series of ten wallace and gromit stop motion animations varying in length from 1 to 3 minutes. Wallace and gromit try out a number of their latest inventions which rarely work as planned. The theme is wallace and gromits cracking contraptions. This explanation unit uses until i met dudley by roger mcgough as an example, then children write their own explanations inspired by wallace and gromits cracking inventions.
Buy wallace and gromits cracking contraptions 10 new animated shorts region 2 pal dvd 2002 from amazons movies store. Includes a letter from wallace as an introduction and inventor cards to. Up to four riders can step inside wallaces slippers for an adventure of a lifetime. A guide to the bully proof vest, episode 6 from series 1 of wallace and gromits cracking contraptions. Between the previous sentence and this one i paused thoughtfully and stared into space and thought of all of the other animated characters i have ever met, and i gave full points to bugs bunny and high marks to little nemo and a fond nod to goofy, and returned to the page convinced that, yes. The autochef is only the third speaking part in the whole wallace and gromit tv shorts the others are wallace and wendolene, of course wallace uses his tellyscope invention to turn tv. Weekly explanations english planning for wallace and gromit cracking contraptions.
Cracking contraptions is a group of ten shorts starring wallace and gromit. Children invent their own machine then explain how it works. We use our own and thirdparty cookies allowing us to offer you a better user experience and ads related to your navigation habits. Bbc three wallace and gromits cracking contraptions. Our teaching sequences reduce planning time and meet the requirements of the national curriculum, so you can focus. There was no look inside option available when i ordered mine. But why bother cooking yourself when you have an autochef, the combined cooker and waiter on wheels. Wallace and gromit is a british stop motion clay animation comedy series created by nick park of aardman animations.
Watch wallace and gromits cracking contraptions prime video. Year 45 explanation texts complete topic teaching resources. Wallace and gromits cracking contraptions ardman is a short animation ideal for use in literacy as an explanation text, talk for writing and scaffolding writing, story board, ks1 lower ks2, sen, powerpoint of film screen shots. In this one, wallace and gromit are playing football with gromit blocking every single attempt at a goal from wallace. Cracking inventions y4 explanation emma rogers education. A guide to the tellyscope, episode 4 from series 1 of wallace and gromits cracking contraptions. Wallace and gromits cracking contraptions series 1. Each episode features one of wallace s new inventions and gromit s skeptical reaction to it. Harness childrens passion for wellloved stories and curiosity for information to hone their writing skills. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Tellyscope cracking contraptions wallace and gromit. Is wallace and gromits cracking contraptions renewed or cancelled.
Unfortunately only a few inventions have actually done the job that they were supposed to. Without farther ado, the cracking contraptions shorts. Activity wallace is trying to match labels and descriptions to some of his inventions. World of invention takes a documentarystyle look at wacky contraptions and how they work. Between projects, park created 10 oneminute adventures for wallace and gromit, which were put on the internet, and he soon set to work on their big screen debut. Wallace and gromits cracking contraptions next episode. One friday evening i was sat at home and sent the two versions of copy in paper or apply by post by the daily mail and had twenty minutes to approve both lengthy complicated promotions. Within the free newspaper space was our upsell the full cracking contraptions video or dvd to buy. Wallace uses his tellyscope invention to turn tv channels so he and gromit dont miss their favourite programme the cheese files. Curse of the wererabbit opens in cinemas, awn speaks to three of the films staff about bringing the worlds most beloved clay heroes to the big screen. The assistant steps onto the circular platform mounted on a massive spring and is. Wallace decides to save his legs by inventing a simple remote control device.
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