CHET GECKO, THE CHAMELEON WORE CHARTREUSE by BRUCE HALE
FOR GRADES 2-4
- General like or dislike
- What did you think of Shirley?
- Language/Style of book—funny descriptions
“It smelled of chalk, fear and stale graham crackers”
“It looked like a crazy spider had crawled into an inkwell and danced the funky chicken across the paper.”
“Made the Wicked Witch of the West look like a Girl Scout”
“Meaner than a plate full of lima beans and uglier than the first day of school after a vacation.”
“As quiet as a classful of kids who don’t want to be called on.”
“Smelled something like funky sweatsocks dipped in rotten eggs.”
“His mouth was a dentist’s dream.”
“A sound like a porcupine sitting on a bagpipe.”
“My stomach rumbled like a volcano.”
- Is Chet a good Detective? Why or Why Not?
- Why is Natalie a good partner?
- Do you think Chet is fair to say all football players aren’t smart or cheerleaders are mean? Why are generalizations hurtful?
- Did you think Herman was going to hurt Billy?
- Does your school have a mascot? If your family had a mascot, what would you choose and why?
- What was the funniest part of the book?
Bruce Hale: author website
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