Readers Compare the Problems--and Character Reactions

Readers Compare the Problems--and Character Reactions

Problems Opal Faced

• New kid

• Lonely

• Misses Mom

Problems Dyamonde Has Faced So Far

• New kid

• Lonely

• Misses best friend

Open Ended

In your response, discuss wasy Dyamonde and Opal react in similar and/or different ways.

Some Ways You Might Have Thought Opal Tackled Problems

• tends to tackle things head-on

• tries to make friends

• asks her dad questions about her mom

• gutsy and brave

Open Ended

How did Dyamonde react to the problem of feeling lonely and finding a seat in the lunchroom?

You Might Have Thought..

• Dyamonde is trying to make friends, like Opal!

• Dyamonde is being a little gutsy, like Opal!

Open Ended

How are the friends Opal and Dyamonde trying to make different?

Compare Characters By..

• First, look at the kinds of problems they have.

• Then examine their reaction to the problems.