Even though frindle is never predictable, each moment unfolds as it should. This onepage guide includes a plot summary and brief analysis of frindle by andrew clements. Frindle by andrew clements tells the story of fifth grader, nick allen, a classroom cutup, facing one of the greatest challenges of his young life. Book report form frindle book report form pdf file. She called their parents and had a conference with them. She does tell him that shes actually proud of how he handled things and tells him to not be afraid of his big ideas. Frindle by andrew clements, brian selznick, paperback. The book name is frindle the author is andrew clements. When the frindle thing is all over in the book, frindle, who came to visit nick at his home when over 200 students were saying frindle and needing to stay after school. While there are many wonderful ideas on how to use this novel within a lan. Frindle guided reading unit lauren desautels portfolio. Nick is more subdued for the rest of the year, wary of doing anything that might create the same waves. So when i got the idea for frindle, i tried to write that story as picture book, too.
She reprimands nick several times and keeps as many as 200 students for detention as punishment for using frindle instead of pen. Page 1 frindle teacher letter frindle novel study, frindle, frindle. In the book, frindle, when would nick get the letter in the envelope mrs. It was only three pages long, and it was called nicks new word. Granger could say their battle was over and she could send him her letter. 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. Blue, black, fine, bold, old, good, bad frindle is a writing instrument, a pen typically. Frindle is an american childrens novel written by andrew clements, illustrated by brian selznick, and published by aladdin in 1996. Selznick divides his time between brooklyn, new york, and san diego. Sales are strong and westfield even adds home of the original frindle to the sign on route 302. Character matching and order of events for charlottes web. In the book, frindle becomes an invented synonym for pen. Frindle by andrew clements, chapters 15 vocabulary. The first edition of the novel was published in september 1st 1996, and was written by andrew clements.
Frindle discussion guide nicholas allen is a troublemaker, and his language arts teacher, mrs. He remembers the letter mrs granger made him sign and goes to collect it from her but she tells him it is not time yet. The letter he had signed all those years ago was a congratulation note she had penned and planned to mail as soon as nicks word was accepted into the dictionary. To later prove that she had never changed the letter. I think the letter said that using frindle is not funny and if you say it again you will get a detention. Read it one evening when youre depressed or worn out or fed up its a tonic. The projects, activities, and discussion topics in this teachers guide will get students thinking about vocabulary, storytelling, and inventions. If you are reading this letter, it means that the word frindle has been added to the. Frindle is around a fifthgrade reading level and starts out about a fifth grader, but, this is a fairly long chapter book and nick grows into young adulthood over the course of the story, giving young readers a big kid to identify with and root for. Frindlethe awesome book by andrew clements comes alive with this literature circle unit.
Free download or read online frindle pdf epub book. Granger is known for being tough, but nick thinks hes up to the challenge. Absolutely love the book frindle, this is a really cute idea. In her letter to nick which he opens years later, after hes in college, mrs. Ive done frindle before not in a few years and your stuff looks awesome. Realistic fiction please answer in neat, complete sentences.
Pdf frindle book by andrew clements free download 105. The new word for pen in nicks town, nick and his friends signed this, making a promise to always use the word frindle. Teaching frindle beginning of 5th grade life in fifth grade. In striving to enrich the lives of all readers, teachingbooks supports the first amendment and celebrates the right to read. Of all nicks ideas, the frindle is his most successful.
Final book test with answer key by happyteacherhappystudents. Literature circle guide to frindle by andrew clements. At the end of andrew clements frindle, after reading the letter mrs. Frindle by andrew clements, chapters 15 vocabulary list. When she sends nick the letter, it arrives with a copy of a dictionary that contains nicks word.
He is a 5th grade student with a reputation for being. If you took a look at the other books i had written before frindle, youd see they were all picture books. What does nick recall that helps him understand mrs. Andrew clements often writes books about the lives of ordinary kids. Frindle invent a word use when teaching dictionary skills. And then the lincoln elementary school was not happy about it. The letter tells him that this is the dictionary mrs granger now uses to teach her students new words and that when they ask how words are added to the dictionary she tells them all about the word frindle. I sat down at my computer early last week and started working on my frindle unit. Granger is notorious among all the fifth grade teachers for being strict, yes, but mostly for her love of words and of the dictionary. Ten years later, she sends nick a copy of the first dictionary to include frindle and the letter she wrote. Granger to give nick the letter she has written him in frindle. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Write and present to the class your view of the play, frindle. Teaching frindle beginning of 5th grade life in fifth.
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. Granger was actually in favor of frindle becoming a real word, but she knew that every story needs a good guy. Chatham visits nicks house because the frindle usage is getting out of hand and too many students are having to stay after school to write sentences. She includes a letter, in which she explains that she intentionally stood against the word in order to make it more popular. Funny thing is i love both of those books and would love to teach them. What is a short plot summary of the book frindle by andrew clements.
Soon, much of the nation is crazy about frindles except for mrs. Frindle frindle turn homeward, hannalee among the hidden on the banks of plum creek city of ember island of the blue dolphin number the stars literature circle resources the grizzly bear family book houghton mifflin grade 5 the golden lion tamarin katies trunk james forten plays book trailer reading rubrics frindle teacher letter. Granger, nicks teacher, who, although she doesnt realize it, was the inspiration for the idea. When i saw the book frindle, i said, im not reading this. Use these questions and the activities that follow to get more out of the experience of reading frindle by andrew clements. I did it with 6th graders, but that was many years ago. As a teacher i love reading this book with my students. Granger is a serious fifthgrade teacher who loves the dictionary and insists that her students use words correctly. At the start of the year mrs granger sends a letter home with every student. Frindle novel unit is a common core standard aligned book study to be used with frindle by andrew clements. A vocabulary list featuring frindle by andrew clements, chapters 1115.
Nick allen is learning about how words are created and decides to use the word frindle instead of the word pen. The printables on this page were created to go along with andrew clements novel, frindle. When his newest idea catches on like wildfire, nick surprises his teachers, his school, and even himself. That book eventually became my first novel, frindle, published in 1996, and you. Frindle by andrew clements, chapters 1115 vocabulary. The book concludes by flashing forward ten years to a successful nick allen, who becomes quite wealthy with his frindle trust fund.
What a great way for students to discover the power of words. Frindle is about a fifth grade boy named nick who is always getting in trouble. It was the winner of the 2016 phoenix award, which is granted by the childrens literature association to the best englishlanguage childrens book that did not win a major award when it was published twenty years earlier. When it is coopted and trademarked by someone else, it becomes a symbol of the many ways in which the business world sticks it to the creative world.
Read this book to learn how the use of this word spreads out of control. Analysis and discussion of characters in andrew clements frindle. Then she decides that he is resisting her authority, and forbids the word. It was the winner of the 2016 phoenix award, which is granted by the childrens literature association to the best englishlanguage childrens book that did not win a major award when it was published twenty. It is a book about kids just like you, and has familiar settings like home and school. Frindle really tells a complete tale, and i think i should let it be. This is a complete novel study that includes many individual products bundled together to offer you. Click on links to view or print challenge reading assignments for frindle. A dictionary with the word frindle in it, his letter, her old pen with a little paper that said frindle p.
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. Print the frindle literature circle questions printable. Frindle literacy unit the printables on this page were created to go along with andrew clements novel, frindle. How do you feel about bud lawrence selling frindle pens. The frindle community note includes chapterbychapter summary and.
Frindle quotes by andrew clements goodreads share book. Students gain leadership skills and practice their skills of summarizing, vocabulary, text. The main characters of this realistic fiction, childrens story are. You dont have to have read frindle to use this great worksheet. Granger do to try to stop frindle from becoming a word, in andrew clements book. Be sure to read the chosen section of the book carefully, paying attention to. 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. Kyndal i would recommend this book because it is bananas. On the last day of school, he goes to ask her about it. In chapter four of frindle, nick prepared a report on the origins of words and the dictionary. Frindle is an american childrens novel written by andrew clements, illustrated by brian. Literature circle guide to frindle by andrew clements book summary mrs. When his newest idea catches on like wildfire, nick surprises his teachers, his school, and even himself here are links to our lists for the novel. It will make you want to make up words that are totally crazy.
In the book, frindle, in the towns across america where kids started using the word frindle, how did parents and teachers feel about it. Your students will enjoy reading frindle, a story about language and creativity. What is the name of the book of exercises the kids use in mrs. Andrew clements 19492019 was the author of the enormously popular frindle. The landry news, the school story, the janitors boy, a week in the woods, no talking, lost and found, etc. Granger, who stands by the letter of the law of the dictionary. Granger writes nick a letter that she promises to give to him after their battle concludes. In chapter five, nick gives his report and then asks a question that will change his fifthgrade year.
Granger try to stop kids from using the word frindle. Can you describe mrs grangers pride and joy in frindle novel. Have fun marketing and selling your own frindle tshirts just like in the book have fun marketing and selling your own frindle tshirts just like in the book frindle by andrew clements. Have fun marketing and selling your own frindle tshirts just like in the book frindle by andrew clements. Frindle frindle frindle frindle frindle frindle frindle.
Fill in the missing letter unscramble the words vocabulary quiz pdf book reports. It will make you make want to read it again and again and again. Comprehension by chapter, vocabulary challenges, creative reading response activities and projects, tests, and much more. Martin and laura godwin, and the dinosaurs of waterhouse hawkins by barbara kerley, which was a caldecott honor book. Frindle was his first book for middlegrade readers. Frindle by andrew clements paperback book the parent store. Frindle by andrew clements a guided reading unit level r lauren desautels grade 4. A vocabulary list featuring frindle by andrew clements, chapters 15. She even sends the principal to his house to tell his parents he has no respect for the english language, or authority. Free frindle study unit worksheets for teachers to print. Granger, the scariest teacher at lincoln elementary school.
She insists that the frindle thing isnt actually over yet, so he cant have the letter. She does tell him that shes actually proud of how he handled things and tells him to. Im certain theres a link between reading good books and becoming a writer. Related questions and answers for characters in 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. Frindle is a 1996 middlegrade chapter book by childrens novelist andrew clements and. 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. Free frindle worksheets and literature unit for teachers. You dont have to send it, of course, but see if you. Write a letter to an old teacher, like nick does, telling them all the important things you got out of their class. I was looking through some of my unorganized files when i discovered i had already started making a unit on this two summers ago. Andrew clements often writes books about the lives of. Goes along with andrew clements book frindle invent a word and other worksheets to accompany frindle.
I had big plans of organizing during the summer even back then, but somehow the frindle unit fell by the wayside. He is also the illustrator of the paperback edition of the landry news, the janitors boy, the school story, a week in the woods, the report card, the last holiday concert, and the new york times bestseller lunch money. Ive never thought of doing the westing game with 5th. Worksheets include reading comprehension questions, a word search puzzle, bookmarks, a literature circle packet, writing prompts, and vocabulary activities. In it, she admits that she chose to play the villain so that nick would keep fighting, and she says that nicks invention is proof of how language grows and changes over time. Granger didnt keep students after school anymore, how did she fight the word on her spelling tests. Granger with the note she wrote to him ten years ago and a new dictionary updated to officially include the word frindle. In her letter to nick which he opens years later, after hes in. The problem was that nicholas allen made a new word called frindle. Granger started a war with the kids and nicholas about the word frindle.
They tried to stop it in the book, frindle, even though mrs. Precocious ifthgrader nick challenges his teacher by inventing a new word, frindle. 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. Even though the events in this books did not happen, they could happen. Frindle by andrew clements teachers introduction frindle is a book in the realistic fiction genre. Frindle summary from litcharts the creators of sparknotes. Attach a loose leaf piece of paper if you need more room.