Exploring the Concept of Naming in Frindle

Judy Morgan, a reporter for the Westfield Gazette, investigates a story about a new word, 'frindle', being used by students at Lincoln Elementary. She interviews the principal, Mrs. Chatham, and the teacher, Mrs. Granger, who are dealing with the situation. Students are using 'frindle' as a code word, leading to disciplinary actions. Despite efforts to stop it, the word gains popularity. Judy concludes her story with a class picture showing students holding pens, symbolizing the word 'frindle'.

What is Judy Morgan's profession?

• Doctor

• Reporter

• Teacher

• Police Officer

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

What did Ted Bell inform Judy Morgan about?

• A new park opening

• A school board meeting

• A burglary in town

• Fifth graders causing trouble

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What was the content of the notice Judy saw outside the office?

• A new school policy

• Teacher of the month

• Punishment for using the word 'frindle'

• Upcoming school events

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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 did Mrs. Chatham describe the situation with the word 'frindle'?

• A serious issue

• A harmless prank

• A new school policy

• A misunderstanding

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

What was Mrs. Granger's opinion on the word 'frindle'?

• She supported it

• She was indifferent

• She was confused by it

• She disapproved of it

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

What did Mrs. Granger predict about the word 'frindle'?

• It would fade away

• It would be adopted by teachers

• It would become a new standard word

• It would cause more trouble

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

How did the students feel about staying after school as punishment?

• They hated it

• They found it tolerable

• They were scared

• They were indifferent

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What did the students do in their punishment papers?

• Drew pictures

• Wrote 'frindle' every fourth or fifth sentence

• Wrote essays

• Wrote apologies

What did the students think about Mrs. Granger's reaction to Nick?

• She was angry

• She was indifferent

• She wanted to adopt him

• She ignored him

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What was unusual about the class picture Judy received?

• The students were holding up pens

• The students were holding books

• The students were wearing costumes

• The students were outside

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1