Discussion Questions:
- Clementine could be described as dramatic. Describe your favorite scene in the story.
- Why do you think Clementine compares herself to Margaret? Is this a good idea? Why or why not?
- Clementine's family celebrates unusual holidays. Either research an unusual holiday or create your own holiday and describe the celebration and the date it is held.
- Clementine names her pets by looking at the names of products in the medicine cabinet. Look in your medicine cabinet. What interesting names could you name a pet?
- Clementine didn't think it was fair that her name is the same as a fruit and her brother isn't named after food. This is why she calls him names of vegetables. What names would you call your brother or sister.
- Would it be fun to be Clementine's friend? Why or why not?
- If you were the Friend of the Week, what would you do to make sure that people say nice things about you?
- What is the difference between giving a compliment and personalizing a compliment? Why is it important for people to hear specific things that make them important?
- Did you like Clementine, Friend of the Week? Why or why not?
