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Crankenstein Craft and Writing

October 15, 2018

Are you reading Crankenstein by Samantha Berger to your students this year? I have a Crankenstein craft and writing activity that you can use with your students after reading this story.

Are you reading Crankenstein by Samantha Berger to your students this year? I have a Crankenstein craft and writing activity that you can use with your students after reading this story.

 

 About Crankenstein

Who is Crankenstein?

HE IS A MONSTER OF GRUMPINESS THAT NO ONE CAN DESTROY! MEHHRRRR!!! HE’S ALIVE!

He may look like any ordinary boy, but when faced with a rainy day, a melting popsicle, or an early bedtime, one little boy transforms into a mumbling, grumbling Crankenstein. When Crankenstein meets his match in a fellow Crankenstein, the results could be catastrophic – or they could be just what he needs to brighten his day!
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 Crankenstein Craft and Writing

This craft includes templates to create a boy and girl Crankenstein. One of the options already has a nose and mouth drawn onto the face, but I have included a blank face option so your students can add more personality to their Crankenstein craft. To get students connected to the story, I suggest having the students brainstorm the little things that make them cranky. However, you can choose any writing prompt you want to add to the craft.

After reading Crankenstein by Samantha Berger, students can brainstorm all of the things that make them feel cranky. Then students can create this Crankenstein craft to go with their writing.

 

I have added this craft response booklet to my Free Resource Library. If you are not already on my email list, you can sign up below to receive teaching tips, product updates, and exclusive freebies just like this one.

 

I hope your students enjoy creating these Crankenstein kids! You might also enjoy these blog posts about activities for Spookley the Square Pumpkin, Substitute Creacher, I Need My Monster, and Creepy Carrots.

I also have these Halloween-themed book companions available in my Teachers Pay Teachers store. Click on any of the images below to learn more. The magnifying glass will enlarge the image and the arrow will take you to the correct page.

  • Substitute Creacher
    book companion
  • I Need My Monster
    book companion
  • Frankie Stein
    book companion

 

Happy Reading!

Are you reading Crankenstein by Samantha Berger to your students this year? I have a Crankenstein craft and writing activity that you can use with your students after reading this story.

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Spookley the Square Pumpkin A Crankenstein Valentine The Sandwich Swap Picture Book CompanionThe Sandwich Swap Activities The Invisible Boy Book CompanionThe Invisible Boy Activities The Recess Queen Activities
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  1. Elizabeth Hughes says

    October 18, 2018 at 2:23 pm

    I love this! So excited to try it out with my students!

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  2. Jennifer says

    October 19, 2019 at 4:23 pm

    SO CUTE!! THANK YOU SO MUCH

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    • Storie Belden says

      October 19, 2019 at 7:20 pm

      You’re welcome!
      Storie

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