Understanding the 'Frindle' Story Elements

Understanding the 'Frindle' Story Elements

Assessment

Interactive Video

Journalism

4th - 5th Grade

Hard

Created by

Richard Gonzalez

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Judy Morgan, a reporter for the Westfield Gazette, investigates a peculiar incident at Lincoln Elementary School involving a new word, 'frindle', used by students. She interviews the principal, Mrs. Chatham, and the teacher, Mrs. Granger, to understand the situation. Despite attempts to stop the use of the word, students continue to embrace it. Judy receives a class picture with a hidden message, revealing the students' playful defiance.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary setting of the story?

A coastal village

A bustling city

A large metropolis

A quiet little town

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What role does Judy Morgan play in the story?

A student

A school teacher

A town mayor

A local reporter

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What unusual activity is happening at Lincoln Elementary?

Students using a secret code word

A school play

A science fair

A new sports event

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does Judy Morgan notice on the bulletin board at the school?

A list of school rules

A lunch menu

A notice about 'frindle'

A sports schedule

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does Mrs. Freed feel about the 'frindle' situation?

Excited

Indifferent

Amused

Tired and frustrated

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is Mrs. Chatham's initial reaction to the 'frindle' issue?

She is uncomfortable discussing it

She is very angry

She finds it amusing

She is supportive of the students

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does Mrs. Granger predict about the 'frindle' fad?

It will cause major issues

It will be adopted by the school

It will become a new trend

It will fade away

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How do the students feel about staying after school for using 'frindle'?

They are upset

They find it fun

They are indifferent

They are scared

9.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the class picture reveal to Judy Morgan?

The students are unhappy

The students are holding pens

The students are not smiling

The students are not in uniform