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Franklin Offers Help to Mr. Owl
Mr. Owl
Well, it looks likes I'll be going back to school too. Speaking of which, we'd best get to work. Does anyone mind it I...
Franklin
I'll do it for you, Mr. Owl.
Mr. Owl
Why, thank you, Franklin.
Franklin
Goodbye, Miss Koala.
[last line of the film; to the chalk drawing of Miss Koala]
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Mr. Owl Considers Coaching Soccer Team
Franklin
Miss Koala asked us to give you this.
Mr. Owl
A book about soccer?
Beaver
She thought you could be our new coach, Mr. Owl.
Mr. Owl
Me? A soccer coach? Well, I don't know, class. I've never done anything like this before.
Snail
But you don't know unless you try, Mr. Owl.
Mr. Owl
Good point, good point.
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Preparing the Garden for Winter Rest
Harriet
Whatcha doing?
Mr. Turtle
We're tidying up the garden.
Mrs. Turtle
Soon we'll put it to bed for the winter.
[dumps the leaves in the bag]
Harriet
It is sleepy?
Mr. Turtle
You can say that. It's worked hard all summer and now it needs some rest.
[chuckles]
Mrs. Turtle
Why don't you help us?
Harriet
Uh-uh. Wanna play with Beatrice.
Mrs. Turtle
Beatrice can't come over, Harriet. She starts school today, remember?
[off-screen]
Harriet
Then who'll play with me?
Mrs. Turtle
We can after our chores.
Harriet
No! What kid (will play with me)?
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Miss Koala Addresses Mr. Owl's Absence
Miss Koala
My name is Miss Koala.
Snail
What have you done with Mr. Owl?
[scared]
Miss Koala
Oh, blow me down. You're wondering what's happened. Mr. Owl got called away last night on a family matter.
Franklin
But, when will he be back?
[bewildered]
Miss Koala
Soon enough, I'm sure. Until then, I'll be your substitute teacher.
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End of Summer Reflections at the Barbecue
Franklin
I think they're done, Harriet. Now you have to cool them off.
[off-screen; on-screen when he and Harriet are roasting marshmallows]
Mr. Turtle
I officially declare our annual end of summer barbecue a success.
[sighing]
Mrs. Turtle
I can't believe summer's over.
[picks up a corn]
Franklin
Yeah, I didn't do nothing.
Mr. Turtle
That's "I didn't do anything.
[chuckles]
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Name Misunderstanding in Classroom Interaction
Franklin
My name's Franklin, not Turtle.
Miss Koala
Dinkum. I'm sorry. Any other surprises?
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Understanding Differences in New Experiences
Snail
] looks like a weird place.
[[w:Australia|Australia]
Miss Koala
Not weird, Snail. Just different.
Bear
Tell us more, Miss Koala.
Miss Koala
Dinkum. Okay, what do you want to know?
Beaver
Well, first... what does "dinkum" mean?
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Appreciation for a Teacher's Efforts
Mr. Owl
I must say, class, that this chalk drawing is a lovely surprise. Thank you all very much.
[about the chalk drawing]
Snail
Franklin did the drawing of you, Mr. Owl.
Mr. Owl
And a fine likeness it is, Snail.
Franklin
Thanks for being such a great teacher.
Beaver
Yeah, we're all kind of sad the school year's over, right guys? Whoo-hoo! School's out! Last one to the bus is a rotten egg.
[Badger and Goose nod and the bell rings off-screen; excited; grabs her pink backpack]
Snail
Yahoo!
[off-screen]
Franklin
Let's go!
[as he runs past Mr. Owl]
Bear
Yay!
Mr. Owl
One moment, please! Everyone have a wonderful summer.
[clears his throat; Franklin, Bear and Beaver stopped running and turned to Mr. Owl]
Beaver
You too, Mr. Owl.
[waves goodbye to Mr. Owl]
Bear
See ya (next school year)!
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