Use of Paint on the Cover

Why do you think the illustrator might have chosen to include spilled paint on the cover? Why do you think the illustrator painted the letters of the title?

Consider the Title Again

After reading the story, discuss the meaning of the title again. What do you think that the author means when she says Angry Me? Discuss the illustrator’s choice of using paint in the illustration on the cover. Ask students if their opinion changed after reading the...

Relating to the Main Idea

Lead a discussion using the following three questions: (1) What are some things that make you angry? (2) Is it okay to get angry sometimes? When? (3) How do people act when they are angry?

Predictions

Make a prediction on what you think the book will be about.