5th Grade RLA Blitz Day 7

How are Fudge and Nick ALIKE?

• Fudge and Nick get their classmates to join them.

• Fudge and Nick are both very shy.

• Fudge and Nick do things in class that are unexpected.

• Fudge and Nick get upset with their teachers.

What is a DIFFERENCE between Fudge’s behavior and Nick’s behavior?

• Fudge’s behavior is entertaining to others, while Nick’s is offensive to others.

• Fudge’s behavior is loud, while Nick’s is quiet and not distracting to others.

• Fudge’s behavior does not involve other students, while Nick’s includes his classmates.

• Fudge’s behavior makes his teacher laugh, while Nick’s gets everyone into trouble.

Which sentence from Frindle BEST supports the answer to Part A?

• Nick deserved a list all his own, and everyone knew it. (paragraph 1)

• Nick Allen had plenty of ideas, and he knew what to do with them. (paragraph 2)

• One time, in third grade Nick decided to turn Miss Deaver’s room into a tropical island. (paragraph 3)

• The next day, all the girls wore paper flowers in their hair and all the boys wore sunglasses and beach hats. (paragraph 4)

Which topic is addressed by the author of Superfudge that is NOT addressed by the author of Frindle?

• A character acting out in response to a disagreement with a teacher

• A character doing something to gain the attention of others

• A character who is well-known for being a troublemaker

• A character finding ways to keep the school day interesting.

In paragraph 5 from Frindle, why does the author use the word creative to describe Miss Deaver’s feelings toward her students’ actions?

• To suggest that she is happy she did not have to teach that day

• To suggest that she is mad about the mess

• To suggest that she is excited to learn the hula

• To suggest that she is impressed by their ideas

Based on the details in paragraph 6 from Frindle, what can you infer about Manny’s feelings toward Nick’s actions?

• He is excited to show people what Nick did.

• He is unhappy with what he finds.

• He is confused by the mess.

• He is scared to go to the classroom.

In paragraph 8 from Frindle, the suffix -ly in the word suddenly helps the reader understand that suddenly means-

• without being fast

• known for being fast

• in a fast way

• a person who is fast

In BOTH Superfudge and Frindle the authors suggest the idea that -

• making bad decisions may lead to trouble

• being generous is important

• being safe should be your first priority

• developing friendships can keep kids out of trouble

What change should be made in sentence 1?

• Change Nick to nick

• Delete the comma after Nick

• Change trying to tried

• Change to to too

The author wants to combine the ideas in sentences 2 and 3. In the space provided, write a new sentence that combines these ideas in a clear and effective way.