The question leader thinks up openended discussion questions for the literature circle group. This maptastic middle grade story from andrew clements gives the phrase uncharted territory a whole new meaning. He is also the illustrator of many books for children, including frindle and lunch money by andrew clements, as well as the doll people trilogy by ann m. It is great for just sitting down and reading a chapter because most the. Andrew clements is a passionate advocate for books and reading. Book club or literature circle packets for reading the book frindle. Frindle is about nick, a young fifth grader who coins a new word, frindle. Granger who is just as smart as he is, by getting everyone in the class to replace the word pen with frindle, he unleashes a series of ev. Soon, much of the nation is crazy about frindles except for mrs. This no prep packet is the perfect companion to the book frindle by andrew clements. It is great for just sitting down and reading a chapter because most the chapters are pretty short. Frindle by andrew clements, chapters 15 vocabulary. Martin and laura godwin, and the dinosaurs of waterhouse hawkins by barbara kerley, which was a caldecott honor book.
Frindle is about a little boy named nick allen in fifth grade. Worksheets include reading comprehension questions, a word search puzzle, bookmarks, a literature circle packet, writing prompts, and vocabulary activities. Although it is short, children will really enjoy the book. This packet contains 6 pages of printable postit notes that can be placed into the book the page number is written on the top of each postit. The story of creativity, determination, and nicks war of words will hold students attention, making it easy to focus on main ideas and supporting details in the text. Precocious ifthgrader nick challenges his teacher by inventing a new word, frindle. Even though frindle is never predictable, each moment unfolds as it should.
And then the lincoln elementary school was not happy about it. Nick all of sudden becomes famous and never expected the support from his peers, parents or the media. Frindle guided reading unit lauren desautels portfolio. Frindle is a great story and the characters are cool. Frindle is about a fifth grade boy named nick who is always getting in trouble. Frindle by andrew clements teachers introduction frindle is a book in the realistic fiction genre. Frindle by andrew clements paperback book the parent store. Teachers, your students will love this creative book report project for elementary kids. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Frindle is a book for young people written in 1996 by andrew clements.
I love starting the year with this book for several reasons. In chapter four of frindle, nick prepared a report on the origins of words and the dictionary. When his newest idea catches on like wildfire, nick surprises his teachers, his school, and even himself. Selznick divides his time between brooklyn, new york, and san diego. Granger is a serious fifthgrade teacher who loves the dictionary and insists that her students use words correctly.
Frindle book club packet by smiling in second teachers. He just started fifth grade and his new teacher is. People who like frindle book by brian selznick, andrew clements c. A fifthgrade genius turns the spotlight on gradesgood and badin this novel from andrew clements, the author of frindle. Teaching frindle beginning of 5th grade monday, july 6, 2015. Teaching frindle beginning of 5th grade life in fifth grade. Focus on main ideas and supporting details, and more. Print the frindle literature circle questions printable. Frindle ebook by andrew clements 9780689832505 rakuten kobo. Most books he wrote do not have a great plot, but just like school story, its great as someones first book. Granger started a war with the kids and nicholas about the word frindle. Granger, a legendary language arts teacher with a passion for proper vocabulary. Use these questions and the activities that follow to get more out of the experience of reading frindle by andrew clements.
Jul 06, 2015 i always like to start the year by teaching our first novel study. Frindle is a 1996 middlegrade chapter book by childrens novelist andrew clements and. When he decides to torment his fifthgrade english teacher, mrs. Sep 01, 1996 on the surface, frindle is a cute childrens book about a creative kid who makes up a new word right out of the blue, and causes quite a stir in school and in his community by getting a lot of other kids to use itand provoking opposition from his teacher mrs.
Hes loved them ever since he was little, and not just for the geography. Students draw deeper connections with the book by using these questions and activities to analyze and evaluate the. Students draw deeper connections with the book by using these questions and activities to analyze and evaluate the plot and themes. I was first introduced to the book frindle in a college elem.
What is a short plot summary of the book frindle by andrew clements. This is a comprehensive book group packet based on the novel frindle, by andrew clements. Frindle novel study resource includes everything you need to teach the book frindle. To everyones surprise, the word catches on and eventually finds its way into the dictionary. Granger who is just as smart as he is, by getting everyone in the class to replace the word pen with frindle, he unleashes a series of events that rapidly spins out of control. Frindle novel unit packet frindle, teaching reading, book study. The two of them enter a battle of wills when nick invents a new. Of course, both students and teachers love this funny and sentimental story.
Even though the events in this books did not happen, they could happen. Andrew clements often writes books about the lives of ordinary kids. Granger, nicks teacher, who, although she doesnt realize it, was the inspiration for the idea. When nick allen was in third grade what did turn miss deavers classroom into. Aug 31, 20 this frindle book club packet is perfect for supporting rich book responses and book talks around the andrew clements classic, frindle. The projects, activities, and discussion topics in this teachers guide will get students thinking about vocabulary, storytelling, and inventions. The story of nicholas allen and the invention of his frindle is a highly entertaining choice for book club. Book club books the book book clubs book activities teaching resources frindle third grade reading literature circles mentor texts frindle activity free gr. Nicholas is a bright boy who likes to make trouble at school, creatively.
What does the author mean when he says that being a hero has a price. Frindle was his first book for middlegrade readers. This onepage guide includes a plot summary and brief analysis of frindle by andrew clements. All included printable templates make this diy book report project easy and fun for elementary and middle school students in. The problem was that nicholas allen made a new word called frindle. Andrew clements 19492019 was the author of the enormously popular frindle. This frindle book club packet is perfect for supporting rich book responses and book talks around the andrew clements classic, frindle. In addition to lending itself perfectly to making connections, predictions, and inferences, this book also introduces some great vocabulary words. Nora rose rowley is a genius, but dont tell anyone. Frindle book club packet frindle, frindle activities, book response. Reading practice, literacy skills, vocabulary practice. Supersummary, a modern alternative to sparknotes and cliffsnotes, offers highquality study guides that feature detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, quotes, and essay topics. Frindle book club packet frindle, homeschool books, book.
Nick allen, a fifth grader with a gift for creative ideas and a taste for troublemaking, coins a new word for pen frindle. Frindle really tells a complete tale, and i think i should let it be. Frindle literacy unit the printables on this page were created to go along with andrew clements novel, frindle. This is a book that makes you start over on the first page as soon as youve finished the last just because it makes you feel so good. At group meetings you will discuss the story and everyone will have a chance to share what. Clements attributes his interest to his parents, who were avid readers who shared their passion. Frindle book club packet by linguistic linds teachers pay teachers.
This begins a battle with his language arts teacher as he tries to get everyone in his school to say it. The printables on this page were created to go along with andrew clements novel, frindle. Name the 1st thing that happened in the big idea of this chapter. Shes managed to make it to the fifth grade without anyone figuring out that shes not just an ordinary kid, and she. Book report ideas are complete with this free book report flip book. Frindle teachers guide your students will enjoy reading frindle, a story about language and creativity. Can you think of a hero in your life or in the world that must pay a price. Frindle book club packet by ms park and ms seiden tpt. Of the three lists of students mentioned on page 1, to which list did nick allen belong.
It was only three pages long, and it was called nicks new word. A comprehensive database of frindle quizzes online, test your knowledge with frindle quiz questions. Frindle frindle frindle frindle frindle frindle frindle. The vocabulary and comprehension questions not only enhance this. Teaching frindle beginning of 5th grade life in fifth. Now over ten years later the elementary school i am currently working at chose frindle for their one book, one school challenge. Of all nicks ideas, the frindle is his most successful. Read it one evening when youre depressed or worn out or fed up its a tonic. Guided reading teaching reading reading activities teaching ideas frindle literature circles book club books book clubs teacher notebook browse over 80 educational resources created by the history addict in the official teachers pay teachers store. Frindle by andrew clements meet your next favorite book. Can you think of a character in another book that faces this same dilemma. More than 10 million copies of his books have been sold, and he was nominated for a multitude of state awards, including two christopher awards and an edgar award. The story centers on a mischievous main character who decides to call a pen a frindle, much to the dismay of his strict literaryarts teacher.
Frindle novel unit packet frindle, teaching reading. I loved the book so much after reading it, that i read it as a teacherreadaloud, then a whole class read my first few years of teaching 4th grade. Worksheets include reading comprehension questions, a word search puzzle, bookmarks, a literature circle packet, writing prompts, and. A vocabulary list featuring frindle by andrew clements, chapters 15. Get 50% off this audiobook at the audiobooksnow online audio book store and download or stream it right to your computer, smartphone or tablet. If you took a look at the other books i had written before frindle, youd see they were all picture books. Scholastic book clubs is the best possible partner to help you get excellent childrens books into the hands of every child, to help them become successful lifelong readers and discover the joy and power of good books. The book name is frindle the author is andrew clements. Nick allen is a confident and clever fifthgrade student. So when i got the idea for frindle, i tried to write that story as picture book, too. May 2, 2015 this frindle book club packet is perfect for supporting rich book responses and book talks around the andrew clements classic, frindle. Our online frindle trivia quizzes can be adapted to suit your requirements for taking some of the top frindle quizzes. This worksheet has eight multiple choice, short answer, and truefalse. Granger, who stands by the letter of the law of the dictionary.
What is the name of the elementary school in the book. It is a book about kids just like you, and has familiar settings like home and school. In chapter five, nick gives his report and then asks a question that will change his fifthgrade year. Now, what if i come upon another story about nick, and then i actually figure out how to write it in a way that makes sense and doesnt take anything away from frindle s completenesswill i write that book. The book frindle is about kid named nick in the 5 grade. Fourth grade level book club activities and assessments with these mini lessons for frindle. The frindle community note includes chapterbychapter summary and analysis, character list, theme list, historical context, author biography and quizzes written by community members like you.