Exploring the Concept of Frindle and Word Creation

What event marked the end of 'frindle mania' at Lincoln Elementary School?

• The middle of February

• Thanksgiving

• The first snow

• Christmas

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

What was Bud Lawrence's reaction to the spread of 'frindle'?

• He was indifferent

• He was confused

• He was upset

• He was thrilled

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

What new product did Bud Lawrence's factory in Westfield produce?

• Frindle notebooks

• Frindle sunglasses

• Frindle erasers

• Frindle baseball caps

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Why did Nick decide to keep his new idea about the school cafeteria to himself?

• He thought it was a bad idea

• He was afraid of getting in trouble

• He didn't want to share it with his friends

• He forgot about 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

How did Nick's behavior change after the 'frindle' incident?

• He became more outgoing

• He became quieter and more careful

• He became rebellious

• He started skipping school

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What did Mrs. Granger tell Nick about his idea for 'frindle'?

• It was a bad idea

• It was a good idea

• It was confusing

• It was a waste of time

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

What did Nick's mother notice about him in early March?

• He was spending more time with friends

• He was more talkative

• He seemed down and a little sad

• He was more cheerful

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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 Nick achieve in the school cafeterias two years later?

• He started a new cafeteria

• He reduced lunch prices

• He improved the quality of food

• He introduced new lunch menus

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CCSS.RI.11-12.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

What was the state superintendent of schools interested in learning about?

• Nick's new ideas

• The spread of 'frindle'

• The success of the school lunch program

• Nick's academic performance

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CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

What happened to the word 'frindle' over the ten years following its creation?

• It became a real word

• It was forgotten

• It was only used in Westfield

• It was banned

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9