Frindle » Themes

Chapter 13-15

Mr. Dunn — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 00:44:39 +0000

In Chapters 13-15 we find out how the frindle “war” finally ends, and we finally get to read what Mrs. Granger had written to Nick back in 5th grade when it all started. Think about the prediction you had made when Nick first signed the back of the envelope. What did you think the letter said then? What made you think that at that point?

Please also share your thoughts about the book “Frindle” and what you may have learned from the themes of the novel.

Chapter 12

Mr. Dunn — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 00:34:34 +0000

In Chapter 12, frindle mania hits a whole new level. While the craze was about to die down in Westfield, it suddenly became national news when Alice Lunderson broke the story on the CBS Evening News. Now Bud Lawrence is prepared to sell frindle products and Nick will earn a 30% royalty on any profits.

What products would you suggest to Bud Lawrence and why? Which do you think would make the most profit?

Chapters 9-11

Mr. Dunn — Sat, 11 Oct 2008 01:01:32 +0000

In Chapters 9-11, the “frindle” controversy rises to new levels. Mrs. Chatham, the school’s principal, visits Nick’s house to speak with his parents. Judy Morgan, a writer from the local newspaper, visits Lincoln Elementary and eventually writes an article about the situation.

There is also a scene from these chapters where Mrs. Granger lists some of the things that did not exist or had not taken place when she had started teaching many years ago (cassette recorders, computers, no one had landed on the moon).

Think about the way the world will have changed when you grow up. Write about some of the ways that the world may have changed since you were younger, and tell why you think that way.

Chapters 6-8

Mr. Dunn — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 20:16:28 +0000

In Chapters 6-8 of Frindle, there are some key events that take place that are starting to shape the story. We first learn that when Nick was a baby, he used the word “gwagala” to mean music since he didn’t yet know how to speak properly. This leads to the creation of the word “frindle” when Nick is in 5th grade.

Think of something that you used to use a different name for when you were younger (or maybe still do). If you can’t remember, ask someone at home if they can remember any. Explain why you think that you used that word instead of the “real” one.

-Mr. Dunn

Chapters 4-5

Mr. Dunn — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 01:21:25 +0000

In the first few chapters of Frindle, Nick tries to put one of his “time wasters” into practice in Mrs. Granger’s class. However, the plan backfires on Nick and he ends up with an extra report to write. He obviously isn’t happy about it, but think about a topic that you would like to research if I was going to assign it to you. Why would you enjoy that topic and where would you get the information?

-Mr. Dunn

Chapters 1-3

Mr. Dunn — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 01:17:30 +0000

In Chapters 1-3, we meet Nick Allen and find out quickly that he loves to liven things up. He is full of creative ideas that he carries out in school to the delight of his classmates. Tell about a creative idea you would like to put into action at our school, and decide whether you believe it could realistically be successful.

-Mr. Dunn