Nick Allen's Classroom Adventures

The transcript introduces Nick Allen, a creative and mischievous student known for his unique ideas. In third grade, he transforms his classroom into a tropical island, delighting his teacher but causing trouble with the custodian. Later, Nick conducts a blackbird sound experiment, leading to humorous classroom disruptions. The transcript also introduces Mrs. Granger, a strict fifth-grade teacher with a passion for the dictionary, setting the stage for Nick's upcoming challenges in her class.

What kind of lists would Nick Allen not appear on according to the kids and teachers?

• Really good kids

• Really bad kids

• Really smart kids

• All of the above

What did Nick Allen decide to turn Miss Denver's room into?

• A space station

• A winter wonderland

• A tropical island

• A haunted house

How did Nick Allen adjust the classroom environment to fit his tropical theme?

• He brought in real palm trees

• He turned up the thermostat and spread sand

• He painted the walls blue

• He played ocean sounds

What did Nick learn about Redwing blackbirds?

• They migrate in winter

• They sing beautiful songs

• They chirp to warn of danger

• They build nests in trees

Why did Mrs. Avery mistake Janet Fisk for making the chirping sound?

• Janet was sitting close to Nick

• Mrs. Avery had poor hearing

• Nick was very convincing

• Janet was known for making noises

What was Mrs. Granger's reputation among the students?

• She was strict and loved the dictionary

• She was a fun teacher

• She was new to teaching

• She was very lenient

What did Mrs. Granger require every home to have?

• A good dictionary

• A thesaurus

• A computer

• A set of encyclopedias

How did Nick feel about the upcoming fifth grade year?

• Confident and ready

• Nervous and apprehensive

• Excited and eager

• Indifferent