The Talented Clementine
Why does Clementine feel embarrassed?
Because the kids hear that she does not have a talent.
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.
What does Clementine do when she sees a boy eating crackers?
Clementine grabs them from him because it will ruin his act.
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.
Why does Mrs. Rice choose Clementine to be her assistant?
Mrs. Rice chooses her because Clementine is very observant.
What conclusion can you make about visiting the Mojave Desert?
You should wear light-colored clothing all day.
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
A natural skill or ability. (n)
The vocabulary word is talent.
What is the adjective?
A contest or game. (n)
The vocabulary word is competition.
What is the verb?