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Wednesday, October 28, 2015

Book Of The Week: Monster Trouble!

Monster Trouble! by Lane Fredrickson

Summary: Winifred Schnitzel was not afraid of the neighborhood monsters who kept her awake every night until she found their one silly weakness...

Vocabulary:
  • attempt - to try to accomplish something
  • belch - to burp 
  • mayhem - lots of chaos and complete disorganization
  • moot - not agreed upon
  • constructed - to build or put together
  • clever - smart
  • perky - full of energy or excitement
  • plunder - stolen goods

Literal Comprehension:
Who is the story about?
Who bothered Winifred?
Where did they go when they bothered her?
What did the monster's do to Winifred?
What happened to Winifred the day after the monster's bothered her?
What did
Winifred do to the monster's to scare them away?

Inferential Comprehension:
How old do you think Winifred is?  Why do you think that?
Is Winifred like most other girls her age?  Why or why not?
How did Winifred feel when the monsters came to her house?
Why do you think all of the monster's decided to go to Winifred's house?
Why was Winifred sleeping before the monster's came a second time?
Why do you think the monsters hate kisses?

Want more monster activities?
The Measured Mom has a TON of ideas!  She includes monster math, game, and other activities.  
"I Need My Monster" writing activity from 3rd Grade Gridiron
Somewhat Simple offers cute printable for kids to design their own monster.
Real Life At Home offers more monster book ideas and activities!


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