Monday, April 16, 2012

Clementine, Friend of the Week by Sara Pennypacker




Discussion Questions:

  1. Clementine could be described as dramatic. Describe your favorite scene in the story.
  2. Why do you think Clementine compares herself to Margaret? Is this a good idea? Why or why not?
  3. 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.
  4. 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?
  5. 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.
  6. Would it be fun to be Clementine's friend? Why or why not?
  7. If you were the Friend of the Week, what would you do to make sure that people say nice things about you?
  8. 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?
  9. Did you like Clementine, Friend of the Week? Why or why not?

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