Frindle

Front

What inspired Nick's idea to create a new word?

Back

Mrs. Granger said, 'The dictionary words are law, and a dog is a dog because people say it is a dog.'

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Front

What did Mrs. Granger give Nick after school?

Back

An envelope that was sealed from Mrs. Granger.

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Front

Who visited Nick's house to talk to his parents?

Back

The principal.

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CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Front

What does Mrs. Granger take great pride in?

Back

Her huge dictionary.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Front

What did Nick and his Secret agents tell every 5th grader to do when the photographer came?

Back

Hold up a pen and say 'frindle'.

Front

What is the significance of the word 'frindle' in the story?

Back

It represents Nick's creativity and the power of language.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Front

How does Mrs. Granger's attitude towards language influence the story?

Back

She believes in the authority of the dictionary, which motivates Nick to challenge traditional language.

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CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Front

What role does the principal play in the story?

Back

The principal acts as an authority figure who addresses the situation created by Nick's new word.

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

Front

What theme does the creation of the word 'frindle' represent?

Back

The theme of innovation and the evolution of language.

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

Front

How does Nick's relationship with Mrs. Granger evolve throughout the story?

Back

It evolves from conflict to mutual respect as they both value language.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3