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Frankenstein: A Monstrous Parody
Last updated Wednesday, October 16, 2024
Author: Rick Walton
Illustrator: Nathan Hale
Date of Publication: 2012
ISBN: 0312553668
Grade Level: 2nd (GLCs: Click here for grade level guidelines.)
Date(s) Used: Oct. 2024
Synopsis:
Frankenstein is the scariest of all the monsters in Miss Devel's castle. He can frighten anything - animals, parents, even rocks. Until one night, Miss Devel wakes up and runs downstairs to find that Frankenstein has lost his head!
Frankenstein by Rick Walton and illustrated by Nathan Hale is a delightful twist on a classic story, a funny picture book read for Halloween or the fall season.
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Happy Halloween Month readers! This months book is pretty short, so you should have extra time for crafting, if you'd like to do more than one.
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| Discussion topics for before reading: |
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What do you know about Frankenstein?
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What are you planning to dress up as for Halloween?
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What is your favorite candy?
Vocabulary
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Crooked: Bent or twisted out fo shape.
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Bonked: To hit something.
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Gobbled: To eat fast and noisy.
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Hearse: A car to drive a coffin.
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Grotesque: Ugly or distorted.
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Laboratory: A room for science experiments.
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Trudged: To walk slowly with heavy steps.
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| Discussion topics for during/after reading: |
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Identify the monsters from the castle. There are some familiar faces!
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Would you like to live in the castle?
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| Craft ideas: |
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Paper Head: Make a simple Frankenstein paper head using a paper plate, green markers, construction paper, scissors, glue, and a black marker. Use black construction paper for the monster’s hair! See this link for detailed directions: https://www.simpleeverydaymom.com/paper-plate-frankenstein-craft/
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Paper core roll Frank: Make your own mini Frankenstein monster with a toilet paper tube, construction paper, scissors, glue, googly eyes, and black marker. Cut green, black, and grey construction paper and stick them on the paper tube for the monster’s skin, hair, and bolts. Use the googly eyes and black marker for the face details! See this link for detailed directions: https://www.easypeasyandfun.com/paper-roll-frankenstein-craft/
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Make a paper plate Frankenstein Mask: Supplies needed: Paper Plates, slim markers in various colors, Scissors, Glue, Stapler,
Black Chenille or pipe cleaner, Hole Punch & elastic, string. Use your imagination or sSee this link for detailed directions: https://www.redtedart.com/paper-plate-frankenstein-mask-template/
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Make a Frankenghost decoration: Make your own little "Frankenghost" using construction paper, scissors, glue, and pens. If you can start out with yellow-green paper, it will require a lot less coloring by the kids.. See this link for detailed directions: https://www.simpleeverydaymom.com/frankenstein-ghost-craft/
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Get the kids excited for Halloween! Brainstorm some fun costume ideas.
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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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