How can a picture book be cancelled?
Michael Hall is one of my favorite authors. He teaches us to be creative. He teaches us to think. Frankencrayon is entertaining and fantastic! He sets the stage with the characters who are a group of crayons. They are ready to read a picture book about "Frankencrayon"; however, oh my! what has happened!! the unthinkable! Someone has scribbled on the opening page. The crayons, of course, try their best to erase this horrible scribble, but cannot and the story is cancelled! Or is it? Read this hilarious story to find out who saves the day and be sure to read it to some young people who can relate to seeing a scribble in a story book. You may also like the book, Red, a Crayon's Story, by Michael Hall. This talented author and illustrator engages readers from the first page. You can find reader response pages HERE for Red, a Crayon's Story.
If you wish to extend your reading experience for Frankencrayon, I have included some links below.
Download this pdf from Greenwillow books. HERE
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Oh, no! Who made that scribble?
This book is an excellent choice to teach:
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Being creative is welcomed here! Construction paper and crayons, cut some shapes for your kindergartens to make their own Frankencrayons!! Materials needed: paper, glue sticks, crayons, pencils, paints, shapes and thinking!
for Kindergarteners
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.K.1
With prompting and support, ask and answer questions about key details in a text.
With prompting and support, ask and answer questions about key details in a text.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.K.2
With prompting and support, retell familiar stories, including key details.
With prompting and support, retell familiar stories, including key details.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.K.3
With prompting and support, identify characters, settings, and major events in a story.
With prompting and support, identify characters, settings, and major events in a story.
for First Graders
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.1.1
Ask and answer questions about key details in a text.
Ask and answer questions about key details in a text.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.1.2
Retell stories, including key details, and demonstrate understanding of their central message or lesson.
Retell stories, including key details, and demonstrate understanding of their central message or lesson.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.1.3
Describe characters, settings, and major events in a story, using key details.
Describe characters, settings, and major events in a story, using key details.
Themes and Key Discussion Points:
- acceptance
- relationships
- humor
Before Reading Questions:
- Have you heard of Frankenstein? What do you know of this story? If not, discuss the different crayons and the way in which they create a new ‘taped-together’ character.
- Have you read Red: A Crayon’s Story by Michael Hall? If so, what expectations do you have about this book? What do you recall about the author’s style?
- Meet the cast and crew on the first page. Make predictions about the book. What clues do readers get from this page?
- Turn to the title page. Were your predictions correct?
Find some reader response pages to enhance your reading experience...
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