Chapter 1-
read aloud
Look at the opening picture at Chapter 1, which one is Marvin, why do you
think that?
What are your predictions about the plot of the book? |
Chapter 2:
How could Marvin have blue eyes when no one else in his family does?
Discuss dominant & recessive traits and do
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Could he really be adopted? |
Chapter 3:
Marvin sees the King of Shampoon on TV. The king has curly hair while Marvin
has straight hair. Is this evidence that Marvin may be kidnapped? |
Chapter 4:
Can kidnappers hide babies in hospitals and the hospital give the "extra"
baby away to someone else? Discuss hospital safety and
security with the school nurse, Ms. Anderson. |
Chapter 5:
Why is Clarence being nice to Marvin? Do you think he's trying to be a real
friend? |
Chapter 6:
Why is Linzy upset at Marvin's news? Are Mr. & Mrs. Redpost acting like
kidnappers?
Look at the pictures on page 40 & 41 and compare the family to our list of
dominant and recessive traits. Did the illustrator give you any clues to use
about Marvin's claim to be a prince? |
Chapter 7:
Why is Arnold's mom making him pretend to be Prince Robert? Do she and
Clarence have anything in common? |
Chapter 8:
What blood type is the king? ...the prince?
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Practical Knowledge of Human Blood Types |
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Chapter 9:
All the adults seem surprised at Marvin's manners. Why? Do they treat him
differently than the other less mannerly kids?
What is Marvin's blood type? Could he be the prince? |
Chapter 10
Why did Marvin do what he did? Do you agree with his choice? |
