Crankenstein Activties
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Crankenstein Activities Are your kids obsessed with "Crankenstein" by Samantha Berger? Then, they'll love this Beyond the Text reading unit! You'll love the academic focus this Crankenstein unit has!
Science of Reading Aligned!
This Crankenstein unit has everything done for you and follows a Science of Reading base and classroom-proven five-day lesson plan routine.
Not only do these Crankenstein activities engage your students, but the activities are backed by best practices outlined by SoR research to help your students build a deep understanding of books. Especially Crankenstein by Samantha Berger.
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More Seasonal Fun!
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What's Included:
- Cranky Lesson Plans- A five-day outline with suggestions of ideas for a close reading routine of the book and daily writing.
- Cranky Questions- After reading the book, use these question cards to check for a basic understanding of the text. Questions range from level 1-3 on Webb’s Depth of Knowledge scale.
- Cranky Monster- Students work to make connections between themselves and the text. Also touches on onomatopoeias and strong words.
- Cranky Connections- Students brainstorm what makes the little boy cranky in the story and what makes them cranky.
- I’m a Cranky Monster- students write what makes them cranky and why.
- Cranky Monster Pics- Students use the illustrations to understand the text better.
- Cranky Monster Words- Shades of Meaning
- Monster Writing- Three writing prompts based on the book and one general writing paper. Includes self-checking rubrics.
- Cranky Monster Craft- fun craft to decorate your student's writing.
- Cranky Monster Lettering- Use the letter as a title for a bulletin board showcasing your kiddos’ cranky monster writings.
Be sure to download the preview to check out the entire unit!
Digital Classroom Friendly!
This Crankenstein Unit also includes digital Crankenstein activities. All the in-print activities have been modified to work in your digital classroom! They are organized in a digital student notebook, making it easy for students to navigate the activities.
The digital file also includes a link to a video reading of Crankenstein. Perfect for your students to enjoy Crankenstein while at home!
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WHAT TEACHERS ARE SAYING:
With over 1,000 five-star ratings, this is loved by busy teachers just like you! Check out just some of the teacher feedback!
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Ricardo said: These resources have amplified the read-aloud of this story! Great way to keep students engaged in learning during the anticipation of Halloween.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Kirsy said: Thank you so much! I loved using this resource with Crankenstein! It was very simple to use, and my kids were really engaged!
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Stephanie said: This was so engaging! My students loved creating their own Cranky Monsters! This will definitely be something I do every year!
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Jenette said: My students loved doing this unit before Halloween. I love the tie-ins that came with this unit. It was very well thought out and was great for my class to use.
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See this unit in action!
>>>Cranky Monster Close Reading!<<<
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