Thursday, May 2, 2013

Aquamarine by Alice Hoffman

Chapter 1

Describe Hailey and Claire in one sentence each.  How are they different?  How did they come to be at the Capri?

Vocabulary:
chlorinate (3)
confine (4)
skittish (6)
glum (12)

Chapter 2

Why won't the mermaid return to the ocean?  What is keeping her here?

Vocabulary:
venture (25)
arose (27)
intent (30)
indulge (32)
sensible (35)
gale (39)

Chapter 3

What skill of Hailey's help Aquamarine get ready for her date?  Illustrate her creation.

Vocabulary:
gingerly (50)
fade (52)
vow (52)
solemn (55)

Chapter 4

What fears do Claire and Hailey have about moving?  Do you think that it's true  when the author says, "It helps to say the things that scare you"?

Vocabulary:
 chauffeur(62)
wade (66)
retrieve (71)
plead (77)

Chapters 5 - 6

Can you think of a place that was important to you that has changed?  Write about it.  Why was it special?  How did it change?

Vocabulary:
dismantle (81)
acclaim (88)

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