1. Sun Wukong - the Monkey King
Lesson 7B: Ways of Thinking and Living in China

2. Sun Wukong – the Monkey King
Perhaps the best known character in all Chinese literature is Sun Wukong - the Monkey King. “Monkey” was born out of a stone egg. He was very clever and learned many magical powers. But he was also very mischievous and caused lots of trouble wherever he went, including for the supreme being in Chinese tradition - the Jade Emperor in heaven.

3. Monkey causes trouble in heaven
Watch the story of the Monkey King
Read the story Monkey causes trouble in heaven
Read the story Monkey causes trouble in heaven: pp4-5 of British Council pack
The Jade Emperor - the supreme being in Chinese mythology

4. Monkey causes trouble in heaven
What did you like about the story?
How would you describe the character of the Monkey King?
Three Step Interview

5. Monkey causes trouble in heaven
The Monkey King is like an early comic strip superhero. He is very strong, a skilled fighter, a shapeshifter (he can turn into other animals and objects), he can ride on clouds and use spells to control the wind and water.
Does he remind you of any other superheroes? How? Discuss

6. Monkey causes trouble in heaven
Re-read Monkey causes trouble in heaven with your partner (read alternate paragraphs)
Together highlight six key moments in the story and then retell as a comic strip
Give children copies (one between two) of Monkey Causes Trouble in Heaven