Frindle Chapter 3 Flashcard

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What is a delaying question?

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A delaying question is a question asked at the end of a class to give the student more time before the class ends.

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Who is Ms. Granger?

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Ms. Granger is a teacher in the story 'Frindle' who is known for her strictness and love for the dictionary.

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What did Nick do on the first day of school in Ms. Granger's class?

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Nick took a vocabulary pre-test.

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What subject did Nick have for 7th period?

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Nick had Language Arts with Ms. Granger.

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What is the purpose of a vocabulary pre-test?

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A vocabulary pre-test is used to assess what students already know about vocabulary before starting a new lesson.

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What does it mean to be an expert at something?

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To be an expert means to have a lot of knowledge or skill in a particular area.

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What is the main character's name in 'Frindle'?

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The main character's name is Nick Allen.

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What is the significance of asking questions in class?

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Asking questions in class helps students clarify their understanding and engage with the material.

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What does it mean to copy definitions from a dictionary?

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Copying definitions means writing down the meanings of words as they are found in a dictionary.

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What is a teacher-stopper?

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A teacher-stopper is a clever question that a student asks to delay the end of a class.