Mischief Mastermind Slides The Master of Mischief
Frindle Novel Study: Day 1 (Ch. 1-2)
STARTING THE JOURNEY
Today's Reading Targets
3.8A
Character Traits
I can infer a character's internal and external traits based on their actions and thoughts.
3.8B
Setting Influence
I can explain how the setting (time and place) influences the characters and the plot.
Reading Stop: Chapter 1
Stop Point 1: Page 3
After Nick turns the classroom into a tropical beach...
Think-Pair-Share:
"What do Nick's actions tell us about his personality? Is he a 'troublemaker' or just creative?"
Discussion Protocol
1. Think (30s)
Reading Stop: Chapter 2
Stop Point 2: Page 10
After the description of Mrs. Granger's "giant dictionary" and "X-ray eyes"...
Think-Pair-Share:
"How does the setting of Mrs. Granger's classroom differ from Nick's previous experiences? Why does this make Nick nervous?"
Mission: Profile the Mastermind
Identify Traits
Find three specific traits for Nick Allen supported by evidence from Chapter 1.
Map the Setting
Describe the classroom atmosphere and how it sets the stage for conflict.
Open your Activity Pack to Page 1!
Dictionary Queen Slides The Queen of the Dictionary
Frindle Novel Study: Day 2 (Ch. 3-4)
ENCOUNTERING MRS. GRANGER
Today's Reading Targets
3.3B
Context Clues
I can use context clues within a sentence or paragraph to determine the meaning of unfamiliar words.
3.7C
Text Evidence
I can use text evidence to support an appropriate response about Mrs. Granger's character.
Reading Stop: Chapter 3
Stop Point: Page 15
After Mrs. Granger explains why dictionaries are the most important books...
Think-Pair-Share:
"Why do you think the author describes Mrs. Granger's room as 'silent as a graveyard'? What does this detail show us about her character?"
Reading Stop: Chapter 4
Stop Point: Page 22
When Nick tries his "time-waster" question about the dictionary...
Think-Pair-Share:
"Mrs. Granger didn't get angry. She turned it into a report! What does this tell you about her 'power' as a teacher?"
Vocabulary Alert
Look for the word preliminary on page 24. Can the sentences around it help us find the meaning?
The Dictionary Duel
Clue Hunters
We will find 4 unknown words from Chapters 3 and 4 and use our "clue powers" to define them.
Evidence Experts
We will find text evidence to prove Mrs. Granger is a teacher who cannot be easily tricked.
Ready to duel? Open to Page 4!
Dictionary Duel Activity The Dictionary Duel
Lexicon Detective Unit 3.3B & 3.7C
Agent:
CH. 3-4
Part 1: Context Clue Combat
1. Preliminary Page 24
My Definition:
Clue from text:
2. Monologue Page 14
My Definition:
Clue from text:
Part 2: Evidence Experts
Prove it: Mrs. Granger takes dictionary rules seriously.
Prove it: Mrs. Granger was not tricked by Nick.
Detective's Final Assessment
Why is Mrs. Granger more difficult than other teachers?
Case File: 002-GRANGER
Dictionary Queen Exit Ticket Exit Ticket: Day 2
The Queen of the Dictionary (Ch. 3-4)
Name
Date
1. Read the sentence from Chapter 4:
A. A short break for students to play games.
B. A long speech given by one person.
C. A small gift given to a teacher.
D. A question that nobody can answer.
2. Which piece of text evidence best shows that Mrs. Granger expects students to work hard?
A. "She was a small woman with white hair."
B. "Mrs. Granger’s classroom was silent as a graveyard."
C. "She gave him a giant grin and said, 'Wonderful question, Nicholas.'"
D. "And every single student had a thick, heavy dictionary on their desk."
SCR Why didn't Nick's "time-waster" plan work on Mrs. Granger? Use evidence from the text.
Dictionary Queen Answer Key Master Answer Key: Day 2
Lesson: The Queen of the Dictionary (Ch. 3-4)
Dictionary Duel Activity Key
Context Clues (3.3B)
1. Preliminary (Pg 24)
Definition: Something that comes first or precedes the main event.
Clue: "Before the report actually began..." or "The part before the main part."
2. Monologue (Pg 14)
Definition: A long speech by one person in a conversation.
Clue: "lasted for ten minutes" and "nobody else spoke."
Evidence Experts (3.7C)
Statement: Mrs. Granger takes her rules seriously.
Evidence: "And every single student had a thick, heavy dictionary on their desk" or "Mrs. Granger’s classroom was silent as a graveyard."
Statement: Mrs. Granger was not tricked by Nick.
Evidence: "She gave him a giant grin and said, 'Wonderful question, Nicholas... you can do a little report on this tomorrow.'"
Exit Ticket Key
1
Answer: B (A long speech given by one person.)
2
Answer: D (And every single student had a thick, heavy dictionary on their desk.)
SCR Exemplar Response:
Nick's "time-waster" plan didn't work because Mrs. Granger was too smart for it. Instead of letting his question take up the whole class period and stop the lesson, she turned it into an extra assignment for him. The text says she gave him a "giant grin" and told him to do a report on the topic, which meant she stayed in control of the classroom.
Mastermind File Activity The Mastermind File
Case Study: Nick Allen (Ch. 1-2)
DATE: ___________
Name:
Part 1: Character Profiling
Identify three traits for Nick using evidence from Chapter 1.
Trait
Evidence from Text
Trait
Evidence from Text
Trait
Evidence from Text
Part 2: The Setting Shift
Describe Mrs. Granger's Classroom Atmosphere (Two Phrases):
How does Nick's behavior change in Chapter 2?
Prediction Intelligence
Will Nick's "mastermind" traits help him succeed or cause trouble in this new setting? Explain.
Confidential Student Activity Pack - Unit 3.8A/B
Mischief Master Exit Ticket Exit Ticket: Day 1
The Master of Mischief (Ch. 1-2)
Name
Date
1. Based on his actions in Chapter 1, which word best describes Nick Allen's character traits?
A. Shy and quiet
B. Creative and mischievous
C. Angry and mean
D. Lazy and bored
2. How does the setting of Mrs. Granger's classroom influence Nick's behavior in Chapter 2?
A. It makes him want to play more pranks immediately.
B. It makes him feel comfortable enough to take a nap.
C. It makes him feel cautious and aware of the rules.
D. It makes him want to leave school and go home.
3. Short Constructed Response: What is one way the author shows us Nick is "the master of mischief" in the first two chapters? Use evidence from the text to support your answer.
Mischief Master Answer Key Master Answer Key: Day 1
Lesson: The Master of Mischief (Ch. 1-2)
Mastermind File Activity Key
Character Profiling (3.8A) - Sample Responses
Trait: Creative / Innovative
Evidence: He turned the classroom into a tropical beach with sand and heat (Ch. 1).
Trait: Mischievous / Playful
Evidence: He makes bird noises in class to see if the teacher can catch him (Ch. 1).
Trait: Confident / Leader
Evidence: He isn't afraid to take risks to see how things work at school.
Atmosphere (3.8B)
Three Words: Strict, Quiet, Traditional, Orderly, Serious.
Reaction: Nick is usually relaxed and silly, but here he is "cautious" and "watchful" because of Mrs. Granger's reputation and the "X-ray eyes" setting.
Synthesize
Prediction: Accept any logical answer. Example: "I think his traits will get him into trouble because Mrs. Granger doesn't like nonsense, but he might also impress her with his intelligence."
Exit Ticket Key
1
Answer: B (Creative and mischievous)
2
Answer: C (It makes him feel cautious and aware of the rules.)
SCR (Question 3) - Exemplar Response:
The author shows Nick is "the master of mischief" by describing the elaborate pranks he pulls. For example, in Chapter 1, Nick turns Mrs. Avery's classroom into a tropical beach by having everyone wear sunglasses and putting sand on the floor. This shows he isn't just a regular student; he is someone who plans big, creative disruptions.
A Word is Born Slides A Word is Born
Frindle Novel Study: Day 3 (Ch. 5-6)
THE FRINDLE IDEA
Today's Reading Targets
3.8C
Plot Events
I can analyze plot elements, including the sequence of events and how they lead to the main conflict.
3.8B
Character Motivation
I can explain a character's internal and external reasons for their actions.
Reading Stop: Chapter 5
Stop Point: Page 31
After Nick walks home and thinks about what Mrs. Granger said about who says "dog" means "dog"...
Think-Pair-Share:
"What was Nick's 'big idea'? How did his conversation with Mrs. Granger lead him to this moment?"
Reading Stop: Chapter 6
Stop Point: Page 35
When Nick "accidentally" finds the gold pen in the street...
Think-Pair-Share:
"Why does Nick call the pen a 'frindle' to Janet? What is his goal in this moment?"
Rising Action
The plot is heating up! What events are pushing the story forward toward a big problem?
The Frindle Blueprint
Mapping Events
We will map the sequence of events from Ch. 1-6 to see how the "Frindle" idea was born.
Heart of the Hero
We will analyze Nick's motivations. Why does he want to create a new word?
Open your blueprints to Page 7!
Frindle Blueprint Activity Invention Blueprint: The Frindle
Sequence & Motivations (Ch. 1-6)
Designer:
Date:
Part 1: The Plot Chain Reaction
Number these events 1-4 in order.
Nick walks home and realizes "Who says dog means dog?" (Ch. 5)
Nick tries to delay the lesson with a report. (Ch. 4)
Nick "finds" a gold pen and tells Janet it's a "frindle". (Ch. 6)
Nick and his friends make a "secret oath" to use the word. (Ch. 6)
Turning Point: How does the "secret oath" change the story?
Part 2: Heart of the Hero
Nick's Motivation:
Explain why...
Evidence of the "Spark":
Copy a sentence from Chapter 5 here...
Invention Log Phase I - Approved for Chapter 7 Advancement
A Word is Born Exit Ticket Exit Ticket: Day 3
A Word is Born (Ch. 5-6)
Name
Date
1. Which event happened FIRST in Chapter 5?
A. Nick and his friends took a secret oath.
B. Nick and Janet found a gold pen on the ground.
C. Nick realized that words only have meaning because people agree on them.
D. Nick visited the Penny Pantry to test his new word.
2. What was Nick's main motivation for starting the "Frindle" movement?
A. He wanted to prove that Mrs. Granger was wrong about how language works.
B. He wanted to get kicked out of school.
C. He wanted to make money by selling pens.
D. He wanted to make sure nobody ever had to use a dictionary again.
3. Short Constructed Response: Explain how the "secret oath" Nick and his friends took in Chapter 6 might lead to a conflict with Mrs. Granger later in the book.
A Word is Born Answer Key Master Answer Key: Day 3
Lesson: A Word is Born (Ch. 5-6)
Frindle Blueprint Activity Key
Plot Chain Reaction (3.8C)
Sequence Order:
Nick tries to delay the lesson with a report... (Ch. 3-4)
Nick walks home and realizes "Who says dog means dog?" (Ch. 5)
Nick "finds" a gold pen and tells Janet it's a "frindle"... (Ch. 6)
Nick and his friends make a "secret oath"... (Ch. 6)
Analysis Exemplar:
The "secret oath" changes the story because it makes the word "frindle" a team effort. It's no longer just Nick playing a joke; it's a group of students promising to defy the standard rules of language, which will eventually lead to a direct conflict with Mrs. Granger.
Motivation & Spark (3.8B)
Nick's Motivation:
Nick wants to prove that Mrs. Granger is right—that people really do create language. He wants to test his power to change the world by starting something brand new.
Spark Evidence:
"And Nick said to himself, 'You know, I think I'm going to give it a try.'" (Ch. 5)
Exit Ticket Key
1
Answer: C (Nick realized that words only have meaning because people agree on them.)
2
Answer: A (He wanted to prove that Mrs. Granger was right/wrong about how language works.)
SCR Exemplar Response:
The "secret oath" will lead to a conflict with Mrs. Granger because it represents a group defiance of her rules. Mrs. Granger loves the dictionary and the history of words. When a whole group of students promises to only use a made-up word like "frindle," they are choosing Nick's "rules" over Mrs. Granger's rules and her beloved dictionary.
Secret Oath Slides The Secret Oath
Frindle Novel Study: Day 4 (Ch. 7-8)
CODE: BROTHERHOOD
Today's Reading Targets
3.6F
Making Inferences
I can make inferences and use evidence to support my understanding of the characters' secret plans.
3.7C
Text Evidence
I can use text evidence to support an appropriate response about why the students are following Nick.
Reading Stop: Chapter 7
Stop Point: Page 41
After the 5th grade class photo where everyone holds up a pen and says "FRINDLE!"...
Think-Pair-Share:
"Why was the class photo so important to Nick's plan? What does this show about the power of the 'frindle' group?"
Reading Stop: Chapter 8
Stop Point: Page 47
When Nick realizes that Mrs. Granger is keeping dozens of kids after school for saying "frindle"...
Think-Pair-Share:
"Infer: Why is Mrs. Granger working so hard to stop this one word? Is she really worried about the word, or something else?"
The Secret Oath
"From this day on and forever..."
The Oath Analyzer
Deep Inferences
We will infer Mrs. Granger's secret feelings about the word 'frindle' based on her actions in Chapter 8.
Evidence Hunt
We will find text evidence that explains why the other students are willing to stay after school for Nick.
Open your mission logs to Page 10!
Secret Oath Activity The Secret Oath
Secret Service Unit 3.6F & 3.7C
Agent:
CHAPTERS 7-8
Part 1: Intelligence Report
Observation: Mrs. Granger stays late for detention every day, even when she is tired and has a long commute.
My Inference (Secret Plan):
Supporting Evidence from Ch. 8:
Part 2: The Power of the Pact
Find two pieces of evidence that prove the students are united in their "war of words."
Evidence Piece #1
PAGE ____
Evidence Piece #2
PAGE ____
Final Assessment: The Poker Face
Predict: Based on her quiet reactions, do you think Mrs. Granger secretly admires Nick's creativity, or is she truly angry? Explain your inference.
Secret Oath Exit Ticket Exit Ticket: Day 4
The Secret Oath (Ch. 7-8)
Name
Date
1. In Chapter 8, why does Mrs. Granger stay after school for detention even though it is inconvenient for her?
A. She forgot her car keys in the classroom.
B. She wants to show the students that she is as determined as they are.
C. She is waiting for a phone call from the principal.
D. She enjoys sitting in a quiet classroom.
2. Which piece of evidence shows that the 5th grade class is acting as a united group?
A. "Nick had a big idea while walking home."
B. "Mrs. Granger wore her blue suit every day."
C. All the students held up their pens and said 'frindle' at the same time for the photo.
D. "The school bus arrived exactly at 3:15."
3. Short Constructed Response: In Chapter 8, why does Nick start to feel "a little uncomfortable" about the 'frindle' situation? Use evidence to support your inference.
Secret Oath Answer Key Master Answer Key: Day 4
Lesson: The Secret Oath (Ch. 7-8)
Secret Oath Activity Key
Inferences (3.6F)
Observation: Mrs. Granger stays late for detention.
Inference: She is a woman of strong principles and wants to show the students that she won't be outlasted. She is turning the "war" into a test of wills.
Evidence: The book mentions she stays just as late as the kids and keeps her "X-ray eyes" on them the whole time.
Text Evidence (3.7C)
Piece #1:
"The whole fifth grade had holding up a pen and saying the word 'frindle' as they had for the group photo." (Ch. 7)
Piece #2:
"More than two hundred students were staying after school for an hour every day." (Ch. 8)
Exit Ticket Key
1
Answer: B (She wants to show the students that she is as determined as they are.)
2
Answer: C (All the students held up their pens and said 'frindle' for the photo.)
SCR Exemplar Response:
Nick starts to feel uncomfortable because the situation has grown much bigger than he intended. It isn't just a fun word anymore; it has become a serious conflict involving the whole school. The text says he felt "uncomfortable" seeing all his friends staying after school because of his idea, showing he feels a sense of responsibility for their punishment.
Word War Slides The Battle of the Pen
Frindle Novel Study: Day 5 (Ch. 9-10)
BATTLE STATIONS: ENGAGED
Today's Reading Targets
3.7D
Summarizing Text
I can retell and paraphrase a text in a logical order while maintaining its meaning.
3.8C
Plot & Conflict
I can identify the main conflict and explain how the plot develops toward a climax.
Reading Stop: Chapter 9
Stop Point: Page 53
After the principal, Mrs. Chatham, visits Nick's house to talk to his parents about the "frindle" problem...
Think-Pair-Share:
"Why does the principal compare the situation to a 'war'? Does she think Nick is being bad on purpose, or does she just want things to go back to normal?"
Reading Stop: Chapter 10
Stop Point: Page 61
When Nick's father and the school board have to deal with a reporter asking questions...
Think-Pair-Share:
"Summarize: What is the main problem for the adults in this chapter? Why is it becoming a 'national' issue?"
Extra! Extra!
The word is escaping Lincoln Elementary. What happens when a word 'goes viral'?
The War Room Summary
Precision Summary
We will use a summary strategy to retell the key events of the "Word War" in Chapters 9 and 10.
Conflict Mapping
We will identify the external conflict between the school and the community.
Report to Page 13!
Word War Summary Activity The War Room Summary
Retelling Unit 3.7D & 3.8C
Agent:
CHAPTERS 9-10
Part 1: Conflict Mapping
Side A: Authority (Principal/Board)
Goal:
Side B: The Movement (Students)
Goal:
Part 2: The Briefing (Summary)
Somebody:
Wanted:
But:
So:
Then:
Final Paragraph Polish
Word War Exit Ticket Exit Ticket: Day 5
The Battle of the Pen (Ch. 9-10)
Name
Date
1. Which is the best summary of Chapter 9?
A. Nick ate a big dinner with his family and talked about school.
B. The principal visited Nick’s house to stop the use of the word 'frindle', but Nick’s parents defended his right to use it.
C. Mrs. Granger and the principal had a long meeting in the school office.
D. A reporter came to the school to write a story about a new word.
2. What is the main conflict in Chapters 9 and 10?
A. Nick is fighting with his best friend Janet.
B. Nick's parents are angry because he is failing 5th grade.
C. The school administration is trying to ban a word that the students refuse to stop using.
D. Mrs. Granger lost her favorite dictionary and blames the class.
3. Short Constructed Response: How does the conflict change when the reporter from the Westfield Gazette gets involved in Chapter 10? Use evidence to explain your answer.
Word War Answer Key Master Answer Key: Day 5
Lesson: The Battle of the Pen (Ch. 9-10)
Word War Activity Key
Conflict Mapping (3.8C)
Side A: The Authority
Who: Mrs. Chatham (Principal) and the School Board.
Goal: To restore order and stop the "disruption" of the new word.
Side B: The Movement
Who: Nick, Janet, and the 5th Grade students.
Goal: To keep using the word 'frindle' and prove they have the power to create language.
SWBST Summary (3.7D)
Somebody: Mrs. Chatham (The Principal)
Wanted: to stop Nick from using the word 'frindle' and causing trouble at school.
But: Nick's parents argued that it was just a word and he wasn't doing anything illegal.
So: the meeting ended without a solution.
Then: the conflict became even bigger as a reporter started asking questions.
Exit Ticket Key
1
Answer: B (The principal visited Nick’s house... but Nick’s parents defended his right to use it.)
2
Answer: C (The school administration is trying to ban a word that the students refuse to stop using.)
SCR Exemplar Response:
The conflict changes from a local school problem to a national story. When the reporter from the Westfield Gazette gets involved, it means the whole town (and eventually the whole country) will hear about the "frindle" war. The text says the reporter's story made the situation "even more complicated" because now the school had to answer to the public, not just the students.
Frindle Viral Slides Frindle Goes Viral
Frindle Novel Study: Day 6 (Ch. 11-12)
STATUS: BREAKING NEWS
Today's Reading Targets
3.8A
Character Change
I can analyze how Nick changes over time as he deals with the pressure of national fame.
3.6G
Evaluative Inferences
I can evaluate the impacts of external events on a character's internal feelings.
Reading Stop: Chapter 11
Stop Point: Page 67
After the national TV news story about 'frindle' airs on CBS...
Think-Pair-Share:
"Nick is now famous. How does he feel about this fame? Is it what he wanted when he first started the word, or is it too much?"
Reading Stop: Chapter 12
Stop Point: Page 74
When a businessman starts selling 'frindle' pens and Nick's dad sets up a trust fund...
Think-Pair-Share:
"How is the word 'frindle' changing from a classroom joke into a business? Does this change how Nick thinks about his idea?"
Growth Factor
The word is growing, but Nick feels like he is losing control of it. Why?
The Fame File
Change Tracker
We will track Nick's character traits from Chapter 1 to Chapter 12. How has he changed?
Impact Analysis
We will evaluate the positive and negative impacts of national fame on Nick's life.
Go to Page 16!
Fame File Activity The Fame File
Character Change Unit 3.8A & 3.6G
Agent:
CHAPTERS 11-12
Part 1: The Transformation
Nick: Chapter 1
The Mastermind: Playful, loved being the center of attention, planned big pranks to make school fun.
Nick: Chapter 12
New Traits & Feelings:
Part 2: Evaluative Impact
Positive Impacts (+)
Negative Impacts (-)
Final Verdict
If you were Nick, would you want the 'frindle' situation to keep growing or stop? Explain why using his character change as evidence.
Frindle Viral Exit Ticket Exit Ticket: Day 6
Frindle Goes Viral (Ch. 11-12)
Name
Date
1. How has Nick's attitude toward 'frindle' changed by Chapter 12?
A. He is more excited than ever to play pranks.
B. He feels quiet and overwhelmed by the national attention.
C. He wants to quit school and become a businessman.
D. He is angry at his friends for using the word.
2. Why did Nick's father set up a trust fund for the 'frindle' money?
A. To buy Mrs. Granger a new dictionary.
B. To pay for the students' detention snacks.
C. To save the money earned from frindle products for Nick's future.
D. To pay the school for the trouble Nick caused.
3. Short Constructed Response: How does the author show that Nick is no longer the same "mastermind" student he was at the beginning of the book? Use evidence from Chapters 11 or 12.
Frindle Viral Answer Key Master Answer Key: Day 6
Lesson: Frindle Goes Viral (Ch. 11-12)
Fame File Activity Key
Character Transformation (3.8A)
Nick: Chapter 12 Key Traits
Quiet, observant, cautious, perhaps a little sad or tired. He isn't planning pranks anymore; he's just trying to live his life while everyone else talks about 'frindle'.
New Feelings:
He feels like the word is no longer his. It belongs to the whole country, and he feels a heavy pressure to keep acting like the "famous kid" even when he doesn't want to.
Positive Impacts (+)
He has a trust fund for college.
He has shown the power of language.
He is famous across the country.
Negative Impacts (-)
He is constantly bothered by reporters.
He feels he lost his privacy.
The word isn't a "fun game" anymore.
Exit Ticket Key
1
Answer: B (He feels quiet and overwhelmed by the national attention.)
2
Answer: C (To save the money earned... for Nick's future.)
SCR Exemplar Response:
Nick has changed because he has lost his playful spark. In the beginning, he loved attention and planning big surprises. But by Chapter 12, the author shows that Nick has become "the boy who didn't want to be noticed." He stops being the mastermind because the situation has become too serious and corporate, which takes the fun out of it for him.
Ripple Effect Slides The Ripple Effect
Frindle Novel Study: Day 7 (Ch. 13-14)
FLOW: PERSPECTIVE
Today's Reading Targets
3.3D
Word Meaning & Roots
I can identify the meaning of words with affixes and explore how language grows and changes.
3.7B
Thematic Inferences
I can use text evidence to write about the theme of how one small idea can have a big impact.
Reading Stop: Chapter 13
Stop Point: Page 81
After the narrator explains how 'frindle' was added to a dictionary in another town...
Think-Pair-Share:
"The word is 'growing ripples.' How does the author use this image to show us the theme of the book?"
Reading Stop: Chapter 14
Stop Point: Page 88
When Nick is in 8th grade and the word 'frindle' has just become a normal part of life...
Think-Pair-Share:
"Infer: Why is Nick no longer the center of attention? Is this a good thing or a bad thing for him?"
Normalizing
A revolution becomes a habit. What does it mean for a word to be 'real'?
The Ripple Tracker
Word Ripples
We will analyze how one word spread from a classroom to the whole world using a ripple map.
Root Investigations
We will investigate word roots and affixes to see how 'new' words are often built from old ones.
Open to Page 19!
Ripple Tracker Activity The Ripple Tracker
Thematic Impact Unit 3.7B & 3.3D
Agent:
CH. 13-14
Part 1: The Impact Ripples
Ripple 1: School Impact
Ripple 2: Global Impact
THE NICK ALLEN EXPERIMENT
Part 2: Lexicon Lab
Complicated
Root/Affix:
Meaning:
Disruption
Prefix:
Meaning:
Dictionary
Root:
Meaning:
The Ultimate Ripple
Why is it important that 'frindle' was finally put into the dictionary?
Ripple Effect Exit Ticket Exit Ticket: Day 7
The Ripple Effect (Ch. 13-14)
Name
Date
1. In the word disruption, the prefix dis- most likely means:
A. Again or back.
B. Not or away from.
C. Full of.
D. Little or small.
2. Which sentence best describes the theme of "the ripple effect" in Chapters 13 and 14?
A. Nick is the most famous person in the history of Westfield.
B. Words are only important if they are written in a book.
C. A simple idea from one classroom can grow to impact the whole world.
D. Detentions are the best way to stop a student from being creative.
3. Short Constructed Response: By Chapter 14, 'frindle' is just a normal word that everyone uses. How does this fact show that Nick "won" his battle with Mrs. Granger?
Ripple Effect Answer Key Master Answer Key: Day 7
Lesson: The Ripple Effect (Ch. 13-14)
Ripple Tracker Activity Key
Impact Ripples (3.7B)
Ripple 1: School Impact
Evidence: Students across all grades were staying in detention and refusing to stop using the word, even when the principal got involved.
Ripple 2: Global Impact
Evidence: The word was added to dictionaries in other cities, business people sold frindle products, and it became a national news story on CBS.
Lexicon Lab (3.3D)
Complicated
Root: complicare (fold together)
Meaning: difficult to analyze or understand.
Disruption
Prefix: dis- (away/not)
Meaning: a break or interruption in the normal course of events.
Dictionary
Root: dict- (speak/say)
Meaning: a book that tells how to say and use words.
Exit Ticket Key
1
Answer: B (Not or away from.)
2
Answer: C (A simple idea from one classroom can grow to impact the whole world.)
SCR Exemplar Response:
Nick "won" because he achieved exactly what he set out to do: he proved that words only have power because people agree to use them. Even though Mrs. Granger fought against it, the word became "real" simply because everyone kept using it. By the time it was in the dictionary, it was no longer a prank; it was a permanent part of the English language.
Resolution Slides The Final Envelope
Frindle Novel Study: Day 8 (Ch. 15)
MISSION ACCOMPLISHED
Today's Reading Targets
3.8C
Story Resolution
I can analyze the resolution of the plot and how the conflict is finally settled between Nick and Mrs. Granger.
3.7B
Synthesizing Meaning
I can write a response that shows a deep understanding of the book's theme and Mrs. Granger's true character.
Reading Stop: Chapter 15
Stop Point: Page 95
After Nick receives the letter and the dictionary from Mrs. Granger ten years after the 'frindle' war...
Think-Pair-Share:
"What was the 'secret' Mrs. Granger revealed in her letter? How does this change everything we thought about her in the beginning?"
Reading Stop: Chapter 15
Stop Point: Page 103
When Mrs. Granger receives a gift from an anonymous donor (Nick) in return...
Think-Pair-Share:
"Is the conflict truly over? How did both characters grow and show respect for each other in the end?"
Resolution
The final piece of the puzzle. The word 'frindle' is now official.
The Resolution Report
Final Analysis
We will analyze the resolution of the book and explain how Mrs. Granger was actually helping Nick all along.
Theme Synthesis
We will write a final reflection on the power of language and the lasting impact of teachers.
Report to Page 22!
Resolution Activity The Resolution Report
Final Case Analysis Unit 3.8C & 3.7B
Agent:
CHAPTER 15
Part 1: The Final Settlement
How was the conflict officially settled for the world?
How was the conflict personally settled between Nick & Mrs. Granger?
Part 2: The Granger Secret
THE GRANGER DOCTRINE
"I was actually rooting for you the whole time... because every good story needs a villain."
Why did she act as the "villain"? How did this help Nick's word?
The Final Gift: Mutual Respect
How did Nick and Mrs. Granger show respect for each other in the end? Use a specific example from the text.
Resolution Exit Ticket Exit Ticket: Day 8
The Resolution Revealed (Ch. 15)
Name
Date
1. How was the story finally resolved regarding the word 'frindle'?
A. Mrs. Granger won and the word was banned forever.
B. Nick forgot about the word and became a scientist.
C. The word was officially added to the dictionary.
D. Nick's father sold the rights to the word for a billion dollars.
2. Based on her letter, why did Mrs. Granger fight against the word 'frindle'?
A. She hated Nick and wanted to make his life miserable.
B. She wanted to be the "villain" so that the word would have something to fight against and grow stronger.
C. She thought the word was spelled wrong and was angry.
D. She didn't actually fight against it; she just ignored it.
3. Short Constructed Response: How does the ending of the book change your opinion of Mrs. Granger? Use evidence from her letter in Chapter 15 to support your answer.
Resolution Answer Key Master Answer Key: Day 8
Lesson: The Final Envelope (Ch. 15)
Resolution Activity Key
Story Settlement (3.8C)
Official Settlement
The word 'frindle' was officially added to the new edition of the dictionary, making it a "real" word forever.
Personal Settlement
Mrs. Granger sent Nick his old pen and her letter, and Nick set up a scholarship fund in her name. They both showed they valued what happened.
The Granger Secret (3.7B)
Mrs. Granger's Role:
Mrs. Granger realized that if she just let the word happen, it might have died out. By fighting it, she gave the students a reason to keep it alive. She was the "villain" in the story because every good hero (like Nick) needs a challenge to grow stronger. She was proud of Nick's creativity the whole time.
Exit Ticket Key
1
Answer: C (The word was officially added to the dictionary.)
2
Answer: B (She wanted to be the "villain" so that the word would have something to fight against...)
SCR Exemplar Response:
The ending completely changes my opinion of Mrs. Granger. In the beginning, she seemed like a mean teacher who just wanted to stop everyone's fun. But in her letter, she says, "I was actually rooting for you the whole time." This shows that she was a very wise teacher who understood that the "war" would make the students learn more about the power of language than any regular lesson ever could.
Synthesis Finale Slides The Power of Language
Frindle Novel Study: Day 9 (Synthesis)
FINALE: YOUR TURN
Today's Final Targets
3.7D
Synthesis & Retelling
I can synthesize information from the entire novel to explain its big ideas and themes.
3.3C
Creative Word Choice
I can create new words and explain their meanings, just like Nick Allen.
Reflecting on the Novel
Discussion Point 1
Think back to Chapter 1. Nick was just a "mastermind" prankster.
Think-Pair-Share:
"What is the most important lesson Nick learned about words? Is it that he can change them, or that they carry a heavy responsibility?"
Your Own Legacy
Discussion Point 2
"Words belong to the people who use them."
Think-Pair-Share:
"If you could create one new word today that everyone in the world would agree on, what would it be? Why?"
Synthesis
The end of the book is the beginning of your own word factory.
The Word Factory Finale
Theme Reflection
You will write a final reflection on the entire story and identify its most important themes.
Create-a-Word
You will invent your own word, give it a definition, and plan how to make it "go viral"!
Open your final reports to Page 25!
Synthesis Finale Activity The Word Factory Finale
Project Phase I: Synthesis (3.7D)
Mastermind:
PART 1
Synthesize what you have learned about the core themes of the novel.
The Power of Language
How did Nick's experiment prove that one small person can change a big system through language?
The Impact of Teachers
How did Mrs. Granger's "secret" change your understanding of her role in Nick's life?
Proceed to Invention Lab
Project Phase II: Invention Lab
Creative Word Design (3.3C)
Now it's your turn. Invent a new word for an object that already exists. Give it a proper dictionary entry.
Word:
Part of Speech
Replaces...
Official Definition
The Viral Strategy
Just like Nick used the class photo, what action will you take to make your classmates use this word?
Case File: Legacy - End of Frindle Novel Study
Synthesis Finale Exit Ticket Exit Ticket: Day 9
The Power of Language (Synthesis)
Name
Date
1. Which of the following is the most important message of the novel Frindle?
A. Students should always stay in detention if they break a rule.
B. Individuals have the power to influence their world through creativity and language.
C. National news is the best way to get a word into the dictionary.
D. Dictionaries are the only books that really matter.
2. How did Nick Allen's character development finish at the end of the book?
A. He grew up to be a businessman who only cared about money.
B. He became a teacher just like Mrs. Granger.
C. He learned that his ideas had lasting value and he used his success to help others.
D. He decided to never make up another word again.
3. Short Constructed Response: Why is the title of the book Frindle instead of Nick Allen? Explain how the title relates to the main theme of the story.
Synthesis Finale Answer Key Master Answer Key: Day 9
Lesson: The Power of Language (Synthesis Finale)
Synthesis Activity Key
Big Ideas Reflection (3.7D)
Power of Language
Key Point: Words are a social agreement. They have power because people believe in them. Nick learned that a small person can change a big system through language.
Impact of Teachers
Key Point: Teachers often challenge students to help them grow. Mrs. Granger wasn't an enemy; she was an "opponent" who helped Nick's idea become a real success.
Invention Lab (3.3C)
Individual creative responses will vary. Scoring criteria:
Is the word original and creative?
Is the definition clear and accurate?
Is the viral strategy logical and based on the methods used in the book?
Exit Ticket Key
1
Answer: B (Individuals have the power to influence their world through creativity and language.)
2
Answer: C (He learned that his ideas had lasting value and he used his success to help others.)
SCR Exemplar Response:
The title is Frindle because the book is about the power of the word itself, not just the boy who invented it. While Nick started the movement, the word "frindle" became its own independent force that changed the school and the world. This supports the theme that a single creative idea can grow to be much larger and more influential than the person who first thought of it.
