Important Info.
What does Nick do in the story that shows he has good character?
He donates a million dollars to a scholarship fund in Mrs. Granger's name. He sends Mrs. Granger a pen.
Who is the main character of this story
Nick Allen
In third grade Nick decorates his classroom like a?
tropical beach / island.
What does Mrs. Allen think about Mrs. Granger's reaction to the creation of "frindle"?
She thinks Mrs. Granger is overreacting.
How did Mrs. Chatham, Nick's mom, and the school superintendent react to the frindle article in the paper?
They were upset / angry / furious
How does Nick change in the story from the beginning to the end?
Nick becomes more serious and causes less trouble. He seems more responsible and caring.
Who is Nick's principal?
Mrs. Chatham
On the first day of fifth grade what happens when Nick asks a time wasting question?
Mrs. Granger gives him an oral report about his question.
How does Nick introduce Frindle to his fifth grade class?
He and his friend John make a big deal about not having a frindle and then throwing each other one.
What happened that made Frindle spread in popularity all over the United States?
The story about Frindle was on the local and national news and in the paper. Nick was on talk shows
Mrs. Granger seemed angry toward Nick but at the end she becomes more understanding and supportive. How can you tell this?
Mrs. Granger's eyes are softer, she seems worried about him being so quiet, she wishes him well before he leaves school, she sends him the letter, pen and dictionary. She admits she was excited to see how the frindle situation ended up.
Who is the man who made a deal with Nick's dad to sell Frindle merchandise?
Bud Lawrence
What was Nick missing at the beginning of this oral report that ALL reports and papers should have?
a title
What happened first, Nick's parents received a visit from Mrs. Chatham or Fifth grade took a class picture holding frindles?
Fifth grade took a class picture holding frindles
How did Mrs. Granger continue to fight the word frindle on her spelling tests?
Pen was always the first word on the test.
What is the main conflict (problem) in the story?
Nick makes up a new word and it causes trouble for Mrs. Grander, the students and him.
Who is Nick's friend who was with him when he invented Frindle?
Janet Fisk
Why do Nick's classmates pretend to pay attention to his extremely LONG oral report?
They know it is a great time waster
What happened first, Nick signed an envelope given to him by Mrs. Granger or Judy Morgan interviewed teachers at Lincoln Elementary School
Nick signed an envelope given to him by Mrs. Granger
At the end of the book Mrs. Granger sends Nick a package. What is in it?
The letter Nick signed, her favorite pen, a handwritten note, and a new dictionary.
What is the resolution to the problem in the story?
The word "frindle" makes it into the dictionary and Mrs. Granger ends up being supportive of Nick and the new word.
Who is the newspaper reporter for the Westfield Gazette?
Judy Morgan
What happens first, Nick starts fifth grade or Nick gives an oral report?
Nick starts fifth grade
What happened first, Everyone saying Frindle got detention or Bud Lawrence started selling Frindles?
Everyone saying Frindle got detention
How did frindle become an official word at the end of the story?
The word makes it into the Webster's Dictionary