Vocabulary
The new word for pen in Nick's town
What is frindle
The town where the book takes place
What is Westfield, New Hampshire
A 5th grade student who likes to make class more fun
Nick Allen
"Here's your... frindle."
Who is Nick Allen
Nick gets an extra homework assignment or Nick makes up the word frindle
extra homework assignment
Nick and his friends signed this, making a promise to always use the word frindle.
What is an oath
Nick is famous for getting his class out of having homework. How does he do it?
What is asking a time-wasting question (aka thought grenade)
Nick's friend who was with him when he made up the word frindle
Janet Fisk
"That's what I owe Nick for the sale of frindles from the first 3 weeks."
Who is Bud Lawrence
The word frindle makes it into the dictionary or Mrs. Granger forbids the use of the word frindle
Mrs. Granger forbids frindle
Mrs. Granger has a ____________ on 5th grade language arts.
What is a monopoly
Mrs. Granger's punishment for using the word frindle
What is stay after school for detention & write sentences
I am writing this punishment with a pen.
The character who sold frindle products, put a trademark on the name, and put the money made into a bank account for Nick
Bud Lawrence
"We are having some trouble at school, and it appears that Nick is in the middle of it."
Who is Mrs. Chatham
Judy Morgan writes an article about frindle or Bud Lawrence makes a deal with Nick's dad
Judy Morgan writes an article
Mrs. Granger said that having a good dictionary is an _______________ tool in her classroom.
What is essential
When does Nick finally get the letter from Mrs. Granger?
after the word frindle gets into the dictionary (when Nick is in college)
This character helped frindle by fighting against it (which made the kids want to use it even more)
Mrs. Granger
"I mean it's not like anybody's been hurt... I mean it's not like vandalism or stealing."
Who is Mr. Allen?
Nick & John introduce frindle to their Language Arts class or Mrs. Granger gives Nick a letter to sign
Nick & John introduce frindle
Bud Lawrence put a _______________ on the word frindle.
What is a trademark
Name 2 of the 3 events that inspired Nick to make up the word frindle
1) Mrs. Granger said words have meaning because we say they do 2) He remembered his baby word for music: gwagala 3) Janet found a gold pen
What is the name of the reporter from the Westfield Gazette?
Judy Morgan
"Every good story needs a bad guy, don't you think?"
Who is Mrs. Granger
Mrs. Chatham comes to visit Nick's house or Mrs. Granger tells Nick he didn't do anything wrong
Mrs. Chatham comes to visit Nick's house