Preparing for *mOnstah!* Talk Show

mOnstah! Preparation

Bring your quotations and responses to each prompt on Monday November 29. mOnstah! talk shows will be held each Monday between now and the holiday break (11/29, 12/6, 12/13, 12/20).

1. Write a paragraph in which you define and characterize your monster. Who is the monster? How do you know? What makes the character monstrous? Is her/his/its physical appearance monstrous? Are the monster’s morals monstrous? Are the monster’s actions monstrous? Explain. Include a quotation from the book that helps characterize the monster.

2. Write a paragraph in which you explain the cause of the monsters monstrousness. Is the monster’s monstrousness a reaction against someone or something? Is it learned from her/his/its environment? Is it innate? Explain. Include a quotation from the book that supports your exploration of the cause(s) of monstrousness.
3. How does the monster feel about his/her/its monstrousness? Proud? Regretful? Mixed feelings?