So much fun as a read aloud with a group of kids. She became an atheist because she didn't want to go through what her mother went through (her mother was obsessed with god, and became very religious). My students LOVE this read aloud! Kimberly 'Kim' Latchkey is the wife of Karl Latchkey and the mother of Doughy Latchkey. And who the hell is this Stephanie girl that teachers, boys and girls, everyone tries to copy? Like what guy is like, "I just love your hair and I'm getting it done tomorrow"? Flipbook is also included to write about story elements:*Character/Setting* Stephanie, a young schoolgirl, decides to wear her hair in a ponytail because nobody else does so. Who knows, maybe they needed the lesson! This time the boys even managed to copy her style too. Stephanie’s Ponytail by Robert Munsch. The type of text that works best has the following characteristics: It is short (e.g., a picture book, short story, or feature article) It includes a meaningful theme or topic that will lead to conversation; When she comes to school and her classmates see it, they all yell, “Ugly, ugly, ugly!” But Stephanie doesn’t care. PreK-K, 1-2 L. Genre. This book shows the perils of being a copycat, and interestingly shows how adults as well as children can be copycats and conformists. She did not fear being different from everyone else around her, she wanted to be her own person. Author Studies Daily 5 Funny Stories Ponytail Authors Illustrators Tube English Books. This leads Stephanie to change her hair everyday attempting to dodge the copycats, leading the school to make some interesting hair choices. Strange: In the story, Stephanie’s mom thought that it was strange that she would want a ponytail coming out of the side of her head, instead of out of the back. I think all young girls ( and even boys!) The illustrations are colorful and cartoonish. Strange means out of the ordinary, not normal, or everyday. I think that if Stephanie said that was how she wanted her hair her mom should have just supported her, no questions asked. But when Stephanie declares her next hair style, she tries to shake all of her followers loose. Each time everybody at school teases her about her new ponytail, but when Stephanie continues to wear it that way and feel confident, they start to copy her and change their hairdos to be like her. One day Stephanie goes to school with a ponytail sticking out from the back of her head. With true Munsch flair, each of Stephanie’s ponytails is more outrageous than the last, while the cast of copycats grows a. Another twist on this that I loved was that Stephanie didn't want to be popular, she did it because it made HER happy, which is the most important thing! STEPHANIE’S PONYTAIL BY: Robert Munsch Stephanie’s friends, and even her teacher, start copying how she wears her ponytail. Make the story even more exciting by adding a fun craft where students get to "copy" Stephanie by choosing where the ponytail goes! No matter which way she wears it, the list of copycats keeps growing. Then one day Stephanie had it enough with the copycats and she tells them she will shave her head. However, Stephanie is happy with her ponytail and does not care what the other students think. Stephanie is a trend setter at her school. The moral of which story is if you care about something, take action to protect it? Short and light, fine even for pre-school children imo. Stephanie’s Ponytail; Something Good; Smelly Socks; Show and Tell; The Sandcastle Contest; Ribbon Rescue; Purple, Green and Yellow; A Promise is a Promise; The Paper Bag Princess; Playhouse; PIGS; More Pies! Stephanie's classmates begin to copy her hairstyle in this amusing picture-book romp from Canadian author/illustrator team Robert Munsch and Michael Martchenko. Again, the kids say it’s ugly – Ugly! The only part that I didn't like about this book was that the. Summary: Stephanie wants to stand out at school, so she has her mom fashion her hair in a simple ponytail. Robert Munsch shared a hidden message within the children's story book "Stephanie's Ponytail" through a specific situation that a child may face. Oct 24, 2015 - Take a navigated journey through a picture book! She doesn't like brainless copycats. Stephanie Foamwire (later -Putty) was born in the spring of May 1976 to a 40-year-old spinster named Gladys Foamwire. Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of, Published THE MORAL OF THE STORY: Always march to the beat of your own drum. Robert Munsch is the author of more than 25 books for children including The Paper Bag Princes and Stephanie's Ponytail. This story emphasizes that society will have negative comments and hate on other people around them for doing things that are different than what everyone else is doing but eventually they start to like the things they once hated and made fun of other people for. Stephanie proves to be very clever, but I did find her insistence of being unique as ripe for discussion as her classmates and teacher who wanted to copy her hairstyle. Durham is a little farm town about an hour away from where I live. When I got called to the principals office I thought I was in trouble!”. Flipbook is also included to write about story elements:*Character/Setting* This book is labelled "Classic Munsch", but as it came out in 1996, it's a little after my time. It sends the message that it is okay to be unique and yourself! 2019: I'm coming back to up my rating. Her teacher, Mrs. Munro, gave her the letter and Stephanie sent me a picture of herself with a ponytail coming right out of the top of her head. I hadn't read it before. Straight out of the back. A newly designed Classic Munsch picture book introduces this tale of trend-setting hairdos to a young generation of readers. She changes up her hairstyles to be different and wears many different types of ponytails. With true Munsch flair, each of Stephanie’s ponytails is more outrageous than the last, while the cast of copycats grows and grows. Get this from a library! All the girls make fun of her and tell her it's ugly, ugly,ugly. Okay, this book is pretty darn cute! This is my favorite story about copycats! We’d love your help. > Does anyone have some activities etc. Stephanie Is the first and only person in her class to wear a ponytail, all of the other students in the class teased her for it and called it ugly. Stephanie’s Ponytail by Robert Munsch Student Objective: Students will demonstrate understanding by asking and answering who, what, where, when, why and how questions. Students can really take a lot from it. Kids do it...immature grown ups still do it. This story emphasizes that society will have negative comments and hate on other people around them for doing things that are different than what everyone else is doing. Stephanie’s ponytail was about a girl named Stephanie and all of the students at school that said “ugly, ugly, very ugly”. Stephanie’s Ponytail by Robert Munsch and illustrated by Michael Martchenko, As an contemporary realistic fiction book this appropriate for all ages but geared toward ages seven through thirteen years old, especially girls. This was a lot of fun. Everyone at school including the teachers had shaved their head and Stephanie was the only. Stephanie's Ponytail book. She likes her ponytail, and she will not let the opinion of others make her miserable. But the very next day they all come to school with a ponytail sticking out from the back of their heads so perhaps it wasn't quite that ugly. Stephanie’s Ponytail came about in 1992 because a friend, Craig Corbett, who was a student teacher, asked me to come to his class and tell stories.. The loud, unanimous comment from her classmates is: “Ugly, ugly, very ugly.” Steadfast, when all the girls have copied her ponytail, she resolves to try a new style. She said, “Never do that again. Stephanie asks her mom to style her ponytail in various ways. theme: summery: In the begining of this book stephanie dose not like everyone is copying her hair style.she start wearing her hair in diffrent styles but they are still copying her. When everyone starts copying what Stephanie does, she asserts herself one last time with hilarious results. So Stephanie then has it come out of the side with the same result. Stephanie was the first one to wear a ponytail to school and everyone at school made a comment that it was ugly. None of the kids in her class wear a ponytail, so Stephanie decides she must have one. A lesson about pulling ppl's ponytails and calling them ugly that will stick with you. Since when do girl's trends influence straight men? Shop now. Since when do girl's trends influence straight men? The main character, Stephanie, wants to standout with the most outrages hair styles. But, when she gets to school, everyone tells her it's ugly and she should change; however, Stephanie doesn't care and wears her hair in a ponytail to school the next day. From a strong woman’s voice, the issues of peer pressure is brought up. Use this reading response map as your guide through Robert Munsch's Stephanie's Ponytail. It sends the message that it is okay to be unique and yourself! Our girls really enjoyed this book and laughed often at the absurdity of everyone copying Stephanie's hairstyle. Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. Is she the most beautiful person in the world because it doesn't like like that to me. I love Munsch's sense of humor! Like what guy is like, "I just love your hair and I'm getting it done tomorrow"? It is such a beautiful message. Those Seeking Picture-Books About Conformity vs. Individuality. While I was there I tried making up some new stories. When she wears her ponytail at the back, so do they. Robert Munsch was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. We have new and used copies available, in 6 editions - starting at $0.99. The main character, Stephanie, wants to standout with the most outrages hair styles. The loud, unanimous comment from her classmates is: "Ugly, ugly, very ugly." As an contemporary realistic fiction book this appropriate for all ages but geared toward ages seven through thirteen years old, especially girls. Stephanie is the first person in her class to wear her hair in a ponytail. a. I use Stephanie's Ponytail to teach character traits to grades 1-3. Stephanie is a strong girl who refuses to do what others want of her. This book left me with a smile on my face because she managed to trick them. The loud, unanimous comment from her classmates is: “Ugly, ugly, very ugly.”. Stephanie, a fiercely independent child, has her mother create several creative ponytails for her as a way of setting herself apart from the other students in her school. Stephanie's Ponytail. Buy Stephanie's Ponytail by Robert Munsch online at Alibris. and everyone needs to know that!! By 1996 the Ponytail story was getting really good. This is a fun and silly book that emphasizes individuality and being secure with your own choices, your own tastes. And what kid would hate it to your face one day and then copy you the next? She changes up her hairstyles to be different and wears many different types of ponytails. And who the hell is this Stephanie girl that teachers, boys and girls, everyone tries to copy? The theme of this book is independence and peer. I used to read this book to my kids all the time when they were little. None of the kids in her class wear a ponytail, so Stephanie decides she must have one. There are a couple of funny parts in this book. I LOOOOOOOVED this book! I thoroughly enjoyed reading "Stephanie's Ponytail" for this little girl, the main character in this children's book, had a mind of her own and was not afraid to let it be known. With true Munsch flair, each of Stephanie’s ponytails is more outrageous than the last, while the cast of copycats grows a. Stephanie's Ponytail is a lighthearted and fun book that does just that. Stephanie tried different hairstyle and the copycats grew more. It opens a door to discuss how people can criticize but secretly want to be different too. He was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and studied to be a Jesuit priest before deciding to work with children instead. Students can really take a lot from it. Stephanie's ponytail.. [Robert Munsch] -- The logical position for a ponytail on Stephanie's head becomes a riotous adventure. 13 Total Resources View Text Complexity Discover Like Books Meet-the-Author Movie; Name Pronunciation with Michael Martchenko; Name Pronunciation with Robert Munsch; Grade; PK-2; Genre; Humor; Beginning Reader My kids have always loved it because my name is Stephanie, but it is also such a funny book about dealing with copycats. Refresh and try again. As you read aloud you can bring out traits such as different, proud, and angry. This book can teach the lesson of peer pressure trying to fit in with the rest of the school and how it backfired them. Get ready for some out-of-this-world reading and some insane near-realities with the science fiction and fantasy books that are catching the... None of the kids in her class wear a ponytail, so Stephanie decides she must have one. Grades. She had a ponytail coming right out of the top of her head; so I made up a ponytail story for her. But, the next day they all have a ponytail coming out the side. But when Stephanie declares her next hair style, she tries to shake all of her followers loose. Until one day she outsmarts them all. The Character Stephanie portrays a very stubborn but independent girl who teaches a lesson that everyone should be their own person no matter what society thinks, and to be original as well as to stay true to yourself. What a stupid ass book. Editions. for Stephanie's > Ponytail by Robert Munsch? Ugly! The next day all the girls had a ponytail so Stephanie tried a new hairstyle. I thought it was funny when the teachers even copied the hairstyle. Stephanie doesn’t want to look like all the other kids at school, so she asks her mum for a ponytail coming out the side of her head. Toronto: Annick Press, 1996. I LOOOOOOOVED this book! But will they continue to do so, when she tells them she intends to shave her head...? © 2021 Robert Munsch Site by Barking Dog Studios. This book would be amazing for story time in a young classroom. This book is amazing funny. Make the story even more exciting by adding a fun craft where students get to "copy" Stephanie by choosing where the ponytail goes! The theme of this book is independence and peer pressure. I wanna scream, “Be your own self!” Must read! Another laugh-out-loud book from the author of The Paper Bag Princess! When she wears it at the top, so do they. Stephanie’s Ponytail came about in 1992 because a friend, Craig Corbett, who was a student teacher, asked me to come to his class and tell stories. Stephanie's Ponytail by Robert Munsch is a hilarious book! Ugly! Read this to anyone who is easily swayed by peer pressure! But then all of the other girls started to copy her and began wearing ponytails to school. This was a gift to my nephew, Scott, from my husband and I. Stephanie was the first one to wear a ponytail to school and everyone at school made a comment that it was ugly. 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