Exploring the Concept of Naming in Frindle

The transcript describes a newspaper article about a fifth grader, Nick Allen, who invents a new word, 'frindle.' The article, published in the Westfield Gazette, causes a stir in the community, with reactions from Nick's mother, the school superintendent, and Mrs. Granger, a teacher at Lincoln Elementary. The article highlights the debate over free speech and academic rules, and the community's mixed reactions to the new word. The mystery of how the reporter obtained a class picture adds intrigue to the story.

What was the headline of the article in the Westfield Gazette?

• Local 5th Grader Invents New Game

• Local 5th Grader Says Move Over Mr. Webster

• New Word Causes Uproar in Town

• Lincoln Elementary School Wins Award

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CCSS.RI.11-12.10

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What was the reaction of the town to the article?

• They were confused

• It got things hopping around town

• They were excited

• They ignored it

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CCSS.RI.6.2

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How did Judy Morgan's article describe Mrs. Granger?

• A quiet observer

• A lenient teacher

• A supporter of new ideas

• A champion of order and authority

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What did the article say about Nick Allen?

• He masterminded the plot

• He was a quiet student

• He was a troublemaker

• He disliked school

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What did the article say about the kids at Lincoln Elementary School?

• They disliked the new word

• They loved their frindles

• They were indifferent

• They were confused

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What was Nick's mother's reaction to the article?

• She laughed about it

• She was proud of Nick

• She was confused and concerned

• She ignored it

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What did the school superintendent say to Mrs. Chatham?

• He congratulated her

• He was indifferent

• He was angry about the article

• He asked for more details

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

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How did Mrs. Chatham react to the article?

• She was worried about getting fired

• She was happy for the publicity

• She was pleased

• She was indifferent

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.1

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What was the overall impact of the article on the school?

• It caused excitement

• It caused confusion

• It caused concern among the staff

• It was ignored

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CCSS.RI.8.2

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What was the mystery mentioned at the end of the chapter?

• Who invented the word

• How the class picture was obtained

• How the article was written

• Why the article was published

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