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Author StudyYou’ve read his
books…He’s made us laugh…
Let’s take a closer look
at…
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1. Turn and Talk to your partner for 2 minutes about your ideas on
this picture.
2. Quick Write: 10 minutes of writing in
your Think Book about this
picture.
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About Mr. Munsch…
• Robert Munsch was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
• He went to college in New York City and Boston to get a degree in child studies.
• He then moved to Canada to work at a preschool.
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About Mr. Munsch…
• At first, Robert only told his stories to the children he was teaching.
• Eventually he began to write them down and publish them.
• His first book was “Mud Puddle” in 1976.• He has 3 children: Julie, Andrew and Tyya.
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How many books do you think Robert Munsch has
written? 1. 10 books!!
2. 25 books!!
3. More than 50 books!!
4. 75 books!!
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Did you know that Robert Munsch is one of very few authors that writes many different genres?
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Fantasy
Realistic Fiction
Poetry
Mys
tery
Personal Narrative
ADVENTURE
Science Fiction
Robert Munsch is an author of Poetry!
Click on the “Poems” box
and go to Robert’s poem
collection!
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He also writes Realistic Fiction!
Click on the book to listen to
this realistic fiction story by Robert
Munsch.
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Stephanie’s Ponytail is about a little girl who likes to wear a different
ponytail everyday! Her classmates start copying her.
Turn and talk with your partner about why this is a Realistic fiction story.
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He even writes Fantasy!
Click on the book to listen to
this fantasy story by Robert Munsch.
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Yep, Personal Narrative too!
Click on the book to listen to
this personal narrative by
Robert Munsch.
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I’m So Embarrassed is about a little boy who is totally embarrassed by his
mother…and an underwear issue.
Turn and talk with your partner about why this is a personal narrative.
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Robert Munsch writes Adventure stories!
Click on the book to listen to this adventure
by Robert Munsch.
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Did you say Mystery?
Click on the book to listen to this mystery by Robert Munsch.
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He writes Science Fiction!
Click on the book to listen to
this science fiction story by Robert Munsch.
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Want to take a Munsch, Munsch quiz?!?!
Click on Aaron’s Hair to get started!
Where was Robert Munsch born?
1. Monroe, Michigan
2. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
3. Toledo, Ohio
4. Hollywood, California
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What was Robert Munsch’s first book?
1. Boo!
2. Alligator Baby
3. Mud Puddle
4. Stephanie’s Ponytail
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Is this true?
Robert Munsch has 3 children.
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Which type of books does Robert Munsch write?
1. Fantasy
2. Realistic Fiction
3. Poetry
4. All of the above!
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Robert Munsch would be proud!
You are now a
Munsch, Munsch expert!
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