Frindle by Andrew Clements
Description:
This is a brief chapter book about Nick Allen, a creative fifth-grader who loves to energize school. He meets his match with his new teacher, Mrs. Grander and she requires him to do a report about the dictionary where he learns how words are added to the English Language. Nick decides to begin calling his pen, "Frindle" and encourages other kids to do the same.
Activity:
Allow students to read and discuss the book, use a dictionary and study a thought-provoking word that is unfamiliar to them. Ask the students to use the word throughout the day and to help other students use it.
This is a brief chapter book about Nick Allen, a creative fifth-grader who loves to energize school. He meets his match with his new teacher, Mrs. Grander and she requires him to do a report about the dictionary where he learns how words are added to the English Language. Nick decides to begin calling his pen, "Frindle" and encourages other kids to do the same.
Activity:
Allow students to read and discuss the book, use a dictionary and study a thought-provoking word that is unfamiliar to them. Ask the students to use the word throughout the day and to help other students use it.