Theme and Frindle Chapters 1-4

The message or lesson that the author wants you to learn from the story is called the

• thesis

• summary

• plot

• theme

Which of the following is an example of theme?

• Cinderella was thoughtful and kind.

• Jack risked his life to save Jane.

• Don't judge people by outward appearances.

• Happiness

Which is an example of theme?

• One person can make a difference.

• Missy moved to Connecticut.

• The donkey was stubborn and did not change.

• Sir John became famous for slaying the dragon.

What does theme add to a story?

• A sense of location.

• Motivation for the characters.

• An important message.

• Dialogue for the characters.

Three flies notice an overturned honey pot. Two of the flies decide to land in the honey and start eating it. But the oldest fly stays back. The two flies tease the older fly, but then get stuck in the honey.

What is the theme of this story?

• Some prizes aren't worth it.

• Overeating leads to illness.

• Insects value food over safety.

• Always send a tester.

A story can have more than one theme.

• True

• False

In chapter 3 of Frindle, we find out that Nick was known for asking his teachers time wasting questions.

He asks, "Mrs. Granger, you have so many dictionaries in this room, and that huge one especially... where did all those words come from? Did they just get copied from other dictionaries? It sure is a big book."

Mrs Granger responds with, "Very well then. Nicholas, will you do some research on that subject and give a little oral report to the class? If you find out the answer yourself, it will mean so much more than if I just told you. Please have your report ready for our next class."

What life lesson/theme could we learn from this?

• Always waste time in class.

• Actions have consequences.

• Nick is a troublemaker.

• Homework is fun.

Frindle Vocabulary

In the passage it says, "In Language Arts, Mrs. Granger had a monopoly--and a reputation."

What is the meaning of the word monopoly as used in the passage?

• a board game

• x-ray vision

• complete shut down

• complete ownership or control

Frindle Vocabulary

In the passage it says, " Without question this modern American dictionary is one of the most surprisingly complex and profound documents ever to be created...."

What is the meaning of the word complex as it is used in the sentence above?

• involving numbers or quantities

• consisting of many different and connecting parts.

• a group of similar buildings or facilities on the same site.

• a substance formed from two or more elements

Frindle Vocabulary

In the passage it says, "Without question this modern American dictionary is one of the most surprisingly complex and profound documents ever to be created...."

What is the meaning of the word profound as it is used in the sentence above?

• very great or intense.

• the vast depth of the ocean

• very simple