The
Monarch
Award:
Illinois'
K-3
Children's Choice Award
2008
Master List
Sponsored by
the
Illinois
School Library Media Association
2008 Nominee: Traction Man Is Here!Traction man, a boy's courageous action figure, has a variety of adventures with his pet, Scrubbing Brush, and other objects in the house.
Author/Illustrator: Mini Grey
Book
Activities
- Discussion questions: What action figures do you have?
Why do you like action figures? What do you pretend that they do?
- Language arts: List qualities of superheroes. Identify
superheroes. Compare to real heroes.
- Writing: Write another adventure for Traction Man and
Scrubbing Brush.
- Math:
- Science: Learn about traction/friction.
- Social Studies:
- Drama: Design a medal for your action hero.
- Cooking/Food:
- Art: Trace your toes. Draw pictures on them.
- Music:
- Movement:
- Activity: Make an action figure museum. Label the figures
and what special powers they have.
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Captain Underpants series by Dav Pilkey
Websites
2008 Nominee Resources