We're Going to Find the Monster

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Share your favourite pages and talk together about what is happening in the story and illustrations. One of the main characters has vitiligo and there is a link to find out more information about this condition on the inside cover. A joy to read-aloud with its cumulative refrain, and full of funny, relatable characters, this is a contemporary celebration of creativity, fantasy and family. We’re Going to Find the Monster Descriptive Word Mat - Enhance children’s character and setting descriptions with this colourful writing mat.

They go over a shimmering ocean and up a huge, high mountain, encountering a tiger, a hungry wolf and even a whale along the way. After you have been on a monster hunt make a big map together like the one in the story of the imaginary places you went. Have fun describing the monster ‘He’ll be grumpy and prickly’ – you could use words from the story and add some of your own, see how many you can think of together to make a really long list.We’re Going to Find the Monster’ Reading Comprehension - Develop children’s understanding of the story with this exciting reading comprehension activity. It’s worth having a think about how you will read it before starting – there are places where you can get louder and others where you might decide to whisper.

It’s perfect for developing children’s comprehension, while also enhancing their vocabulary and spelling. Join Charlie and Eddie on their adventure to find the monster with our exciting We’re Going to Find the Monster activities. The story follows the adventures of brother and sister duo, Charlie and Eddie, as they turn their house into a wild wonderland.

It’s important to include adjectives in writing because they tell the reader more about an object, setting or character. Access more information about author Malorie Blackman here , along with recommendations on what to read after 'We're Going to Find the Monster' from BookTrust here. We’re Going to Find the Monster Story Writing Resource Pack - This resource pack is bursting with activities to support children with writing a creative adventure story. They eventually find the monster – who is in fact their older brother – hiding under his bedclothes ready to pounce and tickle them both. We’re Going to Find the Monster is a fun-filled children’s book written by Malorie Blackman and illustrated by Dapo Adeola.

The two main characters in the story We’re Going to Find the Monster are brother and sister duo, Charlie and Eddie.Alongside this fun activity, we’ve teamed up with Puffin and Lit in Colour to bring you a wealth of other learning resources themed around the story, We're Going to Find the Monster. We’re Going to Find the Monster’ Word Mat - Improve children’s independent writing skills with this handy word mat, complete with beautiful illustrations from the book. You can also learn more about Twinkl's selection of descriptive word mats by watching our video below. We’ve teamed up with the book publishers, Puffin, to bring you a range of other engaging learning materials themed around the story ‘We’re Going to Find the Monster’.

Featuring eye-catching illustrations from the wonderful Dapo Adeola, these display materials are perfect to decorate your bulletin board or classroom wall. Our little monster fans can grab their colouring tools and create some bookmarks that are so fun, they're scary! Go on an imaginary monster hunt around the house and garden pretending you are going up mountains through jungles and past lakes. Illustrator, Dapo Adeola, has illustrated the character of Charlie as having the skin condition vitiligo, something which has rarely been depicted in children’s books. Whether you’re looking for activities to support reading this story at home or in the classroom, you’ve come to the right place!

If your child notices Charlie’s skin is different to Eddie’s, you could talk about this together perhaps using the link below. Playing the story would be even more fun if someone can play the monster waiting to chase and tickle! Join two intrepid adventurers as their imaginations transform their house into a wild wonderland - and their big brother becomes a mighty monster. After reading the story, invite learners to talk about the illustrations shown on the activity sheets. We’re Going to Find the Monster Word Cards - Remind children of the key vocabulary in the story with these beautifully illustrated word cards.