Exploring Frindle

What is the main idea of the story 'Frindle'?

• The main idea is about the art of cooking

• The main idea is about the power of creativity and the influence of language.

• The main idea is about the history of writing instruments

• The main idea is about the importance of physical fitness

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Describe the main character, Nick Allen, and his personality traits.

• Nick Allen is a shy and introverted fifth-grader who never comes up with new ideas

• Nick Allen is a lazy and unambitious fifth-grader who never challenges the status quo

• Nick Allen is a troublemaker and rebellious fifth-grader who always follows the rules

• Nick Allen is a creative and imaginative fifth-grader who likes to challenge the status quo and come up with new ideas.

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CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

Why do you think Nick decided to create the word 'frindle'?

• To win a bet with his teacher

• To impress his friends with a new word

• To annoy his parents by using a made-up word

• To challenge authority and have fun with language.

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CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

How does the author use textual evidence to show Nick's creativity and determination?

• The author uses textual evidence by describing how Nick is lazy and uninspired, showing his lack of creativity and determination.

• The author uses textual evidence by describing how Nick copies other people's work, indicating his lack of creativity and determination.

• The author uses textual evidence by describing how Nick quickly gives up on his artistic endeavors, demonstrating his lack of creativity and determination.

• The author uses textual evidence by describing how Nick spends hours experimenting with different materials and techniques to create unique artwork. This shows his creativity and determination.

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CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.2

What are some of the challenges Nick faces when trying to make 'frindle' a popular word?

• Convincing his friends to use the word

• Finding synonyms for 'frindle'

• Getting people to use the word, convincing the school to allow it, and dealing with opposition from Mrs. Granger.

• Dealing with opposition from the school principal

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CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

How does Nick's teacher, Mrs. Granger, contribute to the conflict in the story?

• Mrs. Granger challenges Nick's love for dictionaries and assigns extra vocabulary words as punishment.

• Mrs. Granger encourages Nick's love for dictionaries and helps him excel in his studies

• Mrs. Granger ignores Nick's passion for words and focuses on other students

• Mrs. Granger supports Nick's decision to stop using dictionaries and promotes other learning methods

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CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

What are some examples of how Nick's classmates react to the word 'frindle'?

• Laughing, thinking it's a joke, and eventually using it to refer to a pen instead of the word 'pen'

• Asking for an explanation and understanding it immediately

• Ignoring it completely

• Getting angry and confrontational

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CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

Do you think Nick's idea of creating a new word was a good idea? Why or why not?

• No, creating new words is always a bad idea.

• It depends on the context and specific details of Nick's idea.

• Yes, because Nick is always right.

• No, because it's impossible to create a new word.

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

How does the story 'Frindle' encourage readers to think outside the box?

• The story 'Frindle' encourages readers to think outside the box by showcasing the creativity and innovation of the main character, Nick, who invents a new word and challenges the traditional use of language. This inspires readers to question norms and think creatively.

• The story 'Frindle' encourages readers to think outside the box by presenting the main character as a follower rather than a leader.

• The story 'Frindle' encourages readers to think outside the box by discouraging creativity and innovation.

• The story 'Frindle' encourages readers to think outside the box by promoting conformity and following rules strictly.

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CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

What lesson do you think the author wants readers to learn from 'Frindle'?

• The benefits of exercise and healthy eating

• Importance of creativity and the power of words

• The impact of climate change on wildlife

• The history of pens and pencils

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CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9