Children need to think and talk about what they have read or what has been read to them. These question and answer sticks are one way to support literacy and stretch student understanding and appreciation of the story, GRUMPY MONKEY by Suzanne Lang. This book is about Jim Panzee (a chimpanzee) who is in a terrible, grumpy mood for no good reason. His friends try to encourage him to be happy. Will it work or could it be that we all just need a day to feel grumpy? You will need to check out the book from the library or purchase the book, GRUMPY MONKEY by Suzanne Lang, to use these comprehension question and answer sticks. This product contains: 1 Introduce and discuss vocabulary words from the story to activate prior knowledge. 10 Black and white question and answer comprehension sticks. They are numbered to follow the sequence of the story. Great for retelling and comprehension check. 10 Color copies of the same question and answer sticks. 1 Text to self connection writing page. 1 Extending the reading experience - text to self creative writing page. ( 2 types of writing lines.) 1 Fun chimpanzee mask craft. 1 "My chimpanzee is not grumpy" drawing and writing prompt. 2 Teaching Tip pages. These question and answer sticks can be used after reading the story aloud to the whole class, with reading groups, or partner reading. The chimpanzee mask craft can be completed during centers or whole group time. Aligned with Common Core Standards CCSS.ELA-Key Ideas and Details. RL.K.1 With prompting and support, ask and answer questions about key details in a text. CCSS.ELA-Key Ideas and Details. RL1.1 Ask and answer questions about key details in a text. CCSS.ELA-Key Ideas and Details. RL2.1 Ask and answer such questions as who, what, where, when, why, and how, to demonstrate understanding of key details in a text. If you are enjoying my products please click on the Follow Me button to be notified of new listings, free items, and sales on my TPT store. If you have time please vote and leave some feedback. Thank you.