Grumpy Monkey | Homeschooling

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Today, we are going to use the book Grumpy Monkey by Suzanne Lang (Illustrated by Max Lang).

It is a really good book for tapping emotional intelligence among children. This is very fresh (Meaning, not yet tested). I hope this plan can work…

Word Focus: verbs(roll, stroll, lie, stomp, laugh, hug, eat, jump)

Meaning Focus: dealing with unpleasant feelings

Thinking Focus: giving advice

Purpose: For children to learn to recognize and accept unpleasant feelings such as sadness or grumpiness

Autonomy: For children to think of their own way of dealing with unpleasant emotions (such as taking long walks, listening to music, dancing, writing a journal, talking to someone, taking some time off, etc.)

Progress: For children to learn how to navigate different emotions with and without guidance

I. PRE-READING

I.A. Phonics

(long ee) grumpy, monkey, honey, happy, any, sorry, really

(long i) sky, why, fly,

I.B. Unlocking Difficult Words

1. grumpy

2. confuse(d)

3. hunch(ed)

4. loosen(ed) up

5. eyebrows

6. bunch(ed) up

7. trip(ped) over

8. frown

9. sing

10. swing

11. roll

12. stroll

13. lie

14. stomp

15. take a bath

16. make a splash

17. hug someone

18. laugh

19. take a nap

20. eat (something)

21. jump

22. sit (somewhere)

23. dance

24. storm(ed) off

NOTE: Numbers 9 to 23 can be used for a fun gesture activity.

I.C. Learning Expressions

1. You should ~.

NOTE: Students can practice the expression “You should~.” with a fun gesture activity.

I.D. Experiential Question(s)

“Have you ever felt (that) nothing was right?”

(You don’t like the food.)

(You don’t want to go school/anywhere.)

(You feel heavy. You can’t move.)

(Your clothes don’t fit.)

(There’s no good news.)

I.E. Motivational Question(s)

“What would Jim Panzee, the monkey, do to feel better?”

“What does Jim Panzee NEED to feel better?”  

II. READING

(Read Aloud)

III. POST-READING

III. A. Reflection Writing

  1. I learned that…
  2. I realized that…
  3. I wonder if…
  4. Next time, I hope that…
  5. Next time, I will…

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April 24, 2025

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