The Talented Clementine
Why does Clementine feel embarrassed?
Because the kids hear that she does not have a talent.
Why does Clementine’s dad look like he is going to cry during their family meeting?
Dad looks like he is going to cry because he is happy about their family getting bigger.
Give an example of how animals get water in the desert.
from the food they eat, from streams and puddles, from dew that forms overnight
Why does Little Half Chick grow tired of his barnyard environment?
because of his curious and adventurous nature.
What does Clementine do when she sees a boy eating crackers?
Clementine grabs them from him because it will ruin his act.
How would you describe Clementine feelings about the new addition to the family?
Uneasy, unhappy, upset, sad
Give an example of how animals stay cool in the night.
by crawling to a sunny place, by changing colors to reflect sunlight, by changing colors to absorb sunlight
What lesson can be learned from reading “Little Half Chick”?
Always be kind to others.
Why does Mrs. Rice choose Clementine to be her assistant?
Mrs. Rice chooses her because Clementine is very observant
Why does Clementine’s dad say, “Well, this is how we roll, Clementine. This is how we roll”?
Clementine's dad says, "This is how we roll," to reassure her because she describes how crazy and fast changing and fast moving everything is. She doesn't think they are ready for another person in the family.
What conclusion can you make about visiting the Mojave Desert?
You should wear light-colored clothing all day.
What does Little Half Chick become at the end of the story, and what does he do?
Little Half Chick becomes a wind vane at the end of the story. His flat body tells everyone below the direction the wind blows.
Why does Clementine place tumbling mats on the floor in front of the stage?
Clementine places tumbling mats on the floor in front of the stage because there are 12 cart wheelers on the stage and she doesn't want them to fall over the stage.
How do desert animals such as scorpions, snakes, lizards, and jackrabbits avoid heat?
Scorpions – stand tall on its legs (stilting) keeps the scorpion’s body from touching the hot surface
Snakes & lizards – crawl up into bushes
Jackrabbits – sprawl in the shade, lose body heat by panting or breathing