Vocabulary
A natural skill or ability. (n)
The vocabulary word is talent.
Why does Clementine feel embarrassed?
Because the kids hear that she does not have a talent.
What is Clementine's big problem?
Clementine's big problem is that she has no talent for the Talent-Palooza.
To say that one is sorry. (v)
The vocabulary word is apologize.
What does Clementine do when she sees a boy eating crackers?
Clementine grabs them from him because it will ruin his act.
Why are students raising money at the talent show?
The students are raising money to go on a big school trip.
A group of people gathered to see or hear something. (n)
The vocabulary word is audience.
Why does Mrs. Rice choose Clementine to be her assistant?
Mrs. Rice chooses her because Clementine is very observant.
Clementine says, "But then my empathetic part took over". What does it mean to be empathetic? How does Clementine show that she is empathetic?
To be empathetic means to understand what another person is feeling. To show that she is empathetic, Clementine helps Margaret unfreeze on the stage.
To understand a situation, sometimes suddenly. (v)
The vocabulary word is realize.
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.