Activity
Hey, That’s My Monster! Book 2: Note taking and writing
Another spine-tingling opportunity to hone note taking and creative writing skills!
In the shadowy realms of Amanda Noll’s series, the first book, I Need My Monster, beckons readers to peer into the chilling depths of the monsters that lurk within its pages. Accompanying this eerie tale, note taking and writing activities unveil the characteristics of these sinister creatures. The second book, Hey, That’s My Monster!, offers yet another spine-tingling opportunity to hone those note taking skills, as the line between reality and nightmare begins to blur… and you might just find that the monsters aren’t the only ones watching you.
Resource
I Need My Monster book 1: Note taking post
Hey, That’s My Monster!
When Ethan looks under the bed for his monster, he finds this note instead: “So long, kid. Gotta go. Someone needs me more than you do –Gabe” How will Ethan ever get to sleep without his monster’s familiar, comforting snorts? And who could need Gabe more than Ethan does?
Hey! That’s My Monster StoryLine YouTube Video:
Resources
- Hey, That’s My Monster (Bookshare)
- Hey, That’s My Monster (Amazon)
- Hey, That’s Monster Teacher’s Guide (by StoryLine Online)
Note taking activity
In your dimly lit classroom, students gathered to unravel the secrets of the first book, where they learned to listen closely and scribble down chilling details about each lurking monster. In this new tome, fresh terrors emerge from the shadows, beckoning students to sharpen their skills. They must listen intently for a haunting feature that sends shivers down their spines. Encourage the students to note the monster’s most spine-chilling characteristic and observe how Emma, gripped by fear, reacts to the malevolence that lurks in the darkness.
Be Warned: The characteristics can only be taken from the words in the book and not from the illustrations.
With each story, increase the speed of the YouTube video – especially if reading the story twice. Select the YouTube Settings and change the playback speed to 1.5 or higher!
Monsters: Agatha, Cynthia, Vlad, Gabe and Stella
Discussion
What was your favorite monster and why?
Are you more like Ethan or Emma and why?
What three words used in the story helped you imagine the monster or helped to set the spooky scene?
Writing activity
Incorporating haunting language can enable students to form vivid mental images, enhancing their grasp of the characters and the overall atmosphere of the story. Refer to the collection of eerie words found in this book or the list of monster traits from the earlier text. Imagine if a different monster appeared before Emma. Using those spooky terms, describe what your monster might look like and how Emma would react to it.
Resources
- I Need My Monster, book 1: Note taking
- How I Met My Monster book 3: Note taking and writing
- Make your own monster: Play dough activity and story telling
- Build a Monster online game: Low vision
- Monster: Note taking skills
- Monster: Note taking skills part 2
- Early elementary: Tactile pictures and drawing, engaging student in literacy activities, part 2
By Diane Brauner
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