Story Summary:

Nick is a fifth grader who is always brimming with good ideas. His most creative idea ever is to rename the pen, the Frindle. Wouldn't you know it - the idea really takes off! Unfortunately for Nick, his teacher, Mrs. Granger, is horrified at Nick's idea, as she is someone who almost worships the English language. The word Frindle is not in any of her beloved dictionaries; therefore, it is not a word. Mrs. Granger does everything she can to put a stop to Nick and his friends from using the word - and an all-out war result.

Overall Expectations:

The students will:

• develop their skills in reading, writing, listening and oral communication
• use good literature as a vehicle for developing skills required by curriculum expectations: reasoning and critical thinking, knowledge of language structure, vocabulary building, and use of conventions
• become meaningfully engaged in the drama of literature through a variety of types of questions and activities
• identify and describe elements of stories (i.e., plot, main idea, characters, setting)
• learn and review many skills to develop good reading habits
• provide clear answers to questions and well-constructed explanations
• organize and classify information to clarify thinking
• learn about the destructive nature of societal prejudice and stereotyping
• relate events and feelings found in the novel to their own lives and experiences
• appreciate the importance of friendship and loyalty in personal relationships
• appreciate that the growth of one's character is more important than wealth or social status
• learn the importance of dealing with adversity and developing perseverance in the face of adversity
• state their own interpretation of a written work, using evidence from the work and from their own knowledge and experience

Introduction includes:

• Introduction
  • At A Glance – Skill List by Chapter
  • Learning Expectations
  • Teacher Suggestions
  • List of Skills
  • Story Summary and Author Biography
• Answer Key 

Chapter Questions 

• Chapter One
  • Student Booklet Cover
  • Before You Read the Chapter
  • Vocabulary
  • Comprehension Questions
  • Language Activities 

• Chapter Two
  • Before You Read the Chapter
  • Vocabulary
  • Comprehension Questions
  • Language Activities 

• Chapters Three and Four
  • Before You Read the Chapter
  • Vocabulary
  • Comprehension Questions
  • Language Activities 

• Chapter Five
  • Before You Read the Chapter
  • Vocabulary
  • Comprehension Questions
  • Language Activities 

• Chapters Six and Seven
  • Before You Read the Chapter
  • Vocabulary
  • Comprehension Questions
  • Language Activities 

• Chapter Eight
  • Before You Read the Chapter
  • Vocabulary
  • Comprehension Questions
  • Language Activities 

• Chapter Nine
  • Before You Read the Chapter
  • Vocabulary
  • Comprehension Questions
  • Language Activities 

• Chapter Ten
  • Before You Read the Chapter
  • Vocabulary
  • Comprehension Questions
  • Language Activities 

• Chapter Eleven
  • Before You Read the Chapter
  • Vocabulary
  • Comprehension Questions
  • Language Activities 

• Chapter Twelve
  • Before You Read the Chapter
  • Vocabulary
  • Comprehension Questions
  • Language Activities 

• Chapter Thirteen
  • Before You Read the Chapter
  • Vocabulary
  • Comprehension Questions
  • Language Activities 

• Chapter Fourteen
  • Before You Read the Chapter
  • Vocabulary
  • Comprehension Questions
  • Language Activities 

• Chapter Fifteen
  • Before You Read the Chapter
  • Vocabulary
  • Comprehension Questions
  • Language Activities

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