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Crankenstein
Last updated Tuesday, January 12, 2021
Author: Samantha Berger
Illustrator: Dan Santat
Date of Publication: 2013
ISBN: 031612656X
Grade Level: 1st (GLCs: Click here for grade level guidelines.)
Date(s) Used: Oct. 2020
Synopsis:
BEWARE OF CRANKENSTEIN! He's a little monster of crankiness that no one can destroy! MEHHRRRR!!! He may look like any ordinary boy, but when faced with a rainy day, a melting popsicle, or an early bedtime, one little boy transforms into a mumbling, grumbling Crankenstein. When Crankenstein meets his match in a fellow Crankenstein, the results could be catastrophic - or they could be just what he needs to brighten his day! This hilarious and relatable tale of grumpiness gone awry will turn tantrums to giggles in no time.
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This book could be used any time fo the year, even though it is also a good choice for October/Halloween Theme
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| Discussion topics for before reading: |
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Are you ever in a bad mood—CRANKY?
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Try to remember happened before you got Cranky.
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Is anybody Cranky today?
Vocabulary
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Mehhrrr - disappointed (no syrup for his pancakes)
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Cranky - grumpy, crabby, bad mood
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Ha Ha Ha - laughing
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| Discussion topics for during/after reading: |
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Why did they FINALLY laugh together?
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What did they both act like when they noticed each other/
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Why did they start to laugh together?
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| Special activities: |
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Get the kids talking about being frustrated and how we all get CRANKY sometimes.
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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!
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