Goosebumps Boxed Set, Books 29- 32: Monster Blood III, It Came from Beneath the Sink!, Night of the Living Dummy II, and The Barking Ghost
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What’s inside...
This book is part of the 'Essentials' series of photocopiable books designed to offer the non-specialist teacher a wide range of open-ended maths activities for specified levels of ability. The series provides activities to support any scheme of work being used in the school, either as part of a structured science lesson or as educationally-sounded time-fillers. This book contains activities that investigate a range of Attainment Targets from 1 to 4. Each book contains photocopiable activities, plus teachers' notes that explain the purpose of each activity, its relevance to the National Curriculum and suggest ideas for follow-up activities. Goosebumps will soon be available on Disney+! Reader beware--it's the original scare! Included in this retro collector's tin are five of the all-time bestselling books, each with their original cover art. Titles include 'Monster Blood', 'Why I'm Afraid of Bees', 'A Night in Terror Tower', 'The Beast From the East', and 'Legend of the Lost Legend'. Give yourself Goosebumps!
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
7-11
Length
144 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What would you do if you found something mysterious like the characters in these stories?
How did the characters' decisions affect the outcome of their adventures?
What feelings did you experience while reading these stories?
Which character did you relate to the most and why?
If you could change one part of any of the stories, what would it be and why?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to imagine alternative endings for the stories to foster creative thinking.
Discuss the character's feelings and actions to enhance empathy and understanding of diverse perspectives.
Ask your child to draw their favorite scene, which can help them express thoughts and emotions about the story.
Use the stories as a starting point to discuss real-life fears and strategies to handle them.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Courage in the face of fear
Explanation: Characters in these stories often face eerie and frightening situations. Their reactions provide a playbook for handling fear.
Real-World Application: Children learn to understand that feeling scared is natural and that bravery isn’t the absence of fear but the ability to move forward despite being afraid.
Example Lesson: Problem-solving
Explanation: In solving the mysteries and overcoming the supernatural adversaries they face, the characters use critical thinking and cleverness.
Real-World Application: Encourages children to think critically about obstacles in their own lives and to find creative solutions.
Example Lesson: Resilience
Explanation: Despite numerous setbacks, characters persist in their goals, overcoming their ghosts and monsters, metaphorically standing back up each time they're knocked down.
Real-World Application: This can inspire children to be resilient in their daily challenges and not to be discouraged by failure.
Example Lesson: Empathy
Explanation: Characters often have to understand the fears and motivations of others, including their spooky adversaries, to resolve conflicts.
Real-World Application: Teaches children to consider multiple perspectives and to develop empathy towards others' feelings and viewpoints.