Vocabulary
not real or genuine
phony
not allowing someone to do something
forbidding
Who are the main characters in the story?
Nick
Mrs. Granger
Instead of "cheese" all of the fifth graders said "frindle" and held up their pens. Why was this a problem.
purposely destroying or damaging property
vandalism
the power to name decisions or give orders
authority
What did Pete and Nick get every student in 5th grade to ask Mrs. Granger?
Everyone asked to borrow a frindle.
What did Nick do at the Penny Pantry store?
He asked for a frindle.
to spread or separate things into different directions
scattered
quickly/fast
abrupt
Who is the reporter?
Judy Morgan
What three events happened on Nick and Janet's walk home from school that changed the whole story?
1. Janet found a fancy gold pen
2. It clicked what Mrs. Granger had said earlier about words. Nick got an idea.
3. Nick decided to invent the word frindle
a series of short, loud, noises
clatter
to soak something up or to take something in
absorb
Who is Mrs. Chatham?
The Principal
Who did the reporter interview?
Mrs. Chatham, Mrs. Granger, and Nick
Something that is very popular for a short amount of time.
Fad
To put special attention on someone or something while speaking.
Emphasize
The author describes Mrs. Granger's eyes often. Why does he do this?
To show her true emotions
What was unique about the picture Judy Morgan received?
When Judy Morgan was at work she received a brown paper envelope that contained the 5th grade class picture. She noticed that each student was holding up a pen and their mouths were saying frindle. She also realized that the red headed boy she spoke to in the parking lot the day before was indeed Nick Allen.