Frindle 8 fun dictionary activities ideas including a scavenger hunt, collecting new words, and the last one an interesting physics lesson. Character traits categories writing folder ideas, good for creative writing. Understand the difference between similes and metaphors by writing your own in a writing task. Every year, he would do something creative, from creating a tropical island to peeping once a week. Worksheets include reading comprehension questions, a word search puzzle, bookmarks, a literature circle packet, writing prompts, and vocabulary activities. Book reports should be as varied and fun as the books you are reading. Frindle literacy unit the printables on this page were created to go along with andrew clements novel, frindle. Instead of the same old written book report, why not select 1 of these for each book you read at home.
My book report on frindle by jacqueline yipp on prezi. Work with your teacher to find new and creative ways to express your understanding of the story. Granger, the language arts teacher, has xray vision, and nobody gets away with. Here are 26 creative, fun, and unique book report ideas. In fourth grade, he taught his classmates to mimic the highpitched calls of blackbirds.
Next months book reportcharacter project for any novel. Frindle, by andrew clements, follows the story of nicholas nick allen, a fifth grader in 1987 who generates a new name for a pena frindleafter asking his teacher, mrs. On the surface, frindle is a cute childrens book about a creative kid who makes up a new word right. Share your favorite part of the story by drawing a cartoon strip. A quick frindle summary contains plot spoilers nick allen is a unique fifth grade student at lincoln elementary. This packet contains 6 pages of printable postit notes that can be placed into the book the page number is written on the top of each postit. Project for any novel or picture book kunstunterricht book report projects. Free frindle worksheets and literature unit for teachers.
Fun and creative book report ideas for middle school students. Frindle project rubrics frindle novel study, frindle, rubrics. Frindle by andrew clements, is the book we started out with for our third grade readingliterature studies. Jul 06, 2015 i love hearing your ideas and thought processes for unitslessons. Reading frindle with your students and wondering how to make boring book reports fun. Students create the viewing screen cutout at the top, then insert a scroll of paper with writing and illustrations inside the box. In fourth grade, he taught his classmates to mimic the. Frindle discussion guide summary, 10 discussion questions, and 2 learning activities. Granger started a war with the kids and nicholas about the word frindle. The activity focuses on 14 major events from the story. A local businessman, bud lawrence, starts selling frindle products and gives nick 30% of the profits. Martin and laura godwin, and the dinosaurs of waterhouse hawkins by. The projects, activities, and discussion topics in this teachers guide will get students thinking about vocabulary, storytelling, and inventions. This product includes three after reading project ideas for the novel frindle by.
The students are asked to identify the causes of some events and various effects of others. In a journal prompt, use your critical thinking skills to predict what career nick will have when he grows up. Best art projects for high school reading ideas 6th grade ela, 5th grade reading. Absolutely love the book frindle, this is a really cute idea. In third grade, he transformed miss deavers room into a tropical paradise with some paper palm trees and a sandy beach. The teacher could have the student do a foldable book report. Aug 07, 2015 book reports are a great way for kids to recall what theyve read, help with reading comprehension, and improve writing too. Ive done frindle before not in a few years and your stuff looks awesome.
Freebie these are book report projects i have made to cover. In which book does a tv station report on a word war between a teacher and student. Now over ten years later the elementary school i am currently working at chose frindle for their one book, one school challenge. Free 6th grade reading projects teachers pay teachers. Frindle discussion guide nicholas allen is a troublemaker, and his language arts teacher, mrs. But now nicks in fifth grade, and it looks like his days as a troublemaker are over. A journalist picks up the frindle story, which quickly makes nick famous. The printables on this page were created to go along with andrew clements novel, frindle. Frindle this reading group guide includes discussion questions and ideas for postreading activities.
Brian selznick is the author and illustrator of the bestselling the invention of hugo cabret, which was awarded the caldecott medal and was a national book award finalist. Hes invited on late night with david letterman to discuss the phenomenon. I will give you the template in class book in a bag book report. After having a student in your class read the book frindle. He is also the illustrator of many books for children, including frindle and lunch money by andrew clements, as well as the doll people trilogy by ann m. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Today, im busy working on my more of my 1st grading period lessons ideas. See more ideas about frindle, reading projects and 4th grade reading. Frindle novel study guide grades 3 to 4 print book.
Nick comes up with the idea to start calling an ink pen a frindle. Book reports are a great way for kids to recall what theyve read, help with reading comprehension, and improve writing too. Book reports ideas, forms, format, printables, writing, and. Frindle by andrew clements paperback book the parent store. Write a poem about the book or a character in the book. One simple way to add creative elements to the book report can be. This activity is a fun way to explore the book frindle by andrew clements while focusing on cause and effect relationships. Book reports forms, ideas, format, template, and writing.
Just because youre writing a book project for your middle school class doesnt mean you have to stick to the standard report. Andrew clements author, brian selznick illustrator 4. I have taught for 14 years and its great to get different ideas and perspectives. Meaning ideas, information and use of detail strong point of view develops ideas clearly and logically with details, examples, and. Frindle novel ideas suggestions for having students contract for their grade on this unit. Frindle guided reading unit lauren desautels portfolio. And then the lincoln elementary school was not happy about it. Grades 23 book report format and template printable ideas science fiction book report easier. A quick web search will reveal that there are many ideas out there for creative book reports, but they are not all good ideas.
Book scavenget hunt character map for 5 characters and one blank one for your choice. Frindle teachers guide your students will enjoy reading frindle, a story about language and creativity. It got me hooked on all the books written by andrew clements. Frindle by andrew clements teachers introduction frindle is a book in the realistic fiction genre. Teaching frindle beginning of 5th grade life in fifth. Alternative assessments for nineweek book projects. Frindle novel study unit activities creative book report. Read it one evening when youre depressed or worn out or fed up its a tonic. See more ideas about frindle, novel studies, frindle novel study. Start studying battle of the books practice questions. Who can forget the time he turned his thirdgrade classroom into a tropical island, or the times he fooled his teacher by chirping like a blackbird. But not all kids enjoy filling out book report forms. Author study writing a book report readers workshop, writer.
This book report project is a lowtech version of a television, made from a cereal box and two paper towel rolls. Frindle by andrew clements is the humorous story of a fifth grade boy. Of all nicks ideas, the frindle is his most successful. When nick turns 21, he gains access to the trust fund. I love hearing your ideas and thought processes for unitslessons. The book name is frindle the author is andrew clements. But if you are looking for a simple to use, free printable form, dont miss our book report form and our. When the cardboard rolls are turned, the story is told. For example, in the book frindle by andrew clements the main character, nick, creates a new word for a ballpoint pen. Granger, nicks teacher, who, although she doesnt realize it, was the inspiration for the idea. Precocious ifthgrader nick challenges his teacher by inventing a new word, frindle. Young readers around the world have adored frindle since it was first.
This can be the main character or a supporting character. Andrew clements often writes books about the lives of ordinary kids. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. It was my first time teaching ela combined at first i was only teaching reading to 6th graders for 2 years. My frindle project frindle, frindle novel study, frindle activities. I recommend giving this as an open book test so that students have. This is a book that makes you start over on the first page as soon as youve finished the last just because it makes you feel so good. Book club books the book book clubs book activities teaching resources frindle third grade reading literature circles mentor texts frindle activity free gr. They will need to imagine a character has reinvented their word, and then they will create a scene from a story where the character reveals the new word to a friend.
Ten great creative book report ideas minds in bloom. This novel study divides frindle into five sections for study. My book report on frindle by jacqueline yipp when the story first starts, the author explains how nick, an average, ordinary kid, loves to be funny and practical. Follow the contract link to a list of activities to support the novel.
Goes along with andrew clements book frindle invent a word and other worksheets to accompany frindle. This lesson will provide you with ideas on how to spruce up. Novel work for grammar gurus 6th grade ela, 5th grade reading. I loved the book so much after reading it, that i read it as a teacherreadaloud, then a whole class read my first few years of teaching 4th grade. Frindle project rubrics frindle, rubrics, rubrics for. Randles room on 14 pages this is a complete lesson to use throughout the book frindle. The frindle community note includes chapterbychapter summary and analysis, character list, theme list, historical context, author biography and quizzes written by. Teaching frindle beginning of 5th grade life in fifth grade. Inventing a new word inspired by the main characters actions in frindle, students will be asked to reinvent an every day object with a brand new word.
This frindle book club packet is perfect for supporting rich book responses and book talks around the andrew clements classic, frindle. The frindle community note includes chapterbychapter summary and analysis, character list, theme list, historical context, author biography and quizzes written by community members like you. In this novel unit, youll find 18 differentiated activities for frindle by andrew clements. There are many, many great ways for students to respond to literature. Novel, middle school, junior high, summer reading, 5th fifth grade, 6th sixth. It was only three pages long, and it was called nicks new word. Sep 01, 1996 i was first introduced to the book frindle in a college elem. Frindle, by andrew clements, follows the story of nicholas nick allen, a fifth grader in 1987 who generates a new name for a pena frindle after asking his teacher, mrs. Selznick divides his time between brooklyn, new york, and san diego. We had so much fun working though our frindle books.
As nick begins fifth grade, he knows things will be tough in mrs. Buy a discounted paperback of frindle online from australias leading online bookstore. Teaching frindle beginning of 5th grade monday, july 6, 2015. The problem was that nicholas allen made a new word called frindle. Even though frindle is never predictable, each moment unfolds as it should. Book report on the five people you meet in heaven by mitch albom book report on the five people you meet in heaven by mitch albom this isnt technically a book that i read when i was in the properly defined age group, but looking back at this book it is probably the book that has had the largest impact on my life, and had it been out when i was younger would have been a book. Having a student do a fun alternative to the typical book report would make the experience funner for the student. I was first introduced to the book frindle in a college elem. In the book frindle by andrew clements, nick allen enters into his fifth grade classroom knowing hes about to face the toughest teacher at lincoln elementary school. In which book is there a picture of a city sign with a caption under it that says home of the original frindle. Martin and laura godwin, and the dinosaurs of waterhouse hawkins by barbara kerley, which was a caldecott honor book.
Fifth grader nick allen knows just how to make school more cool. Frindle invent a word use when teaching dictionary skills. You dont have to have read frindle to use this great worksheet. Frindle book project mp1 by sean cavanaugh on prezi. Frindle by andrew clements in which book is there a picture of a boy sitting in a chair next to a desk on a studio stage. Book reports ideas, forms, format, printables, writing. Fun and creative book report ideas for middle school. So when i got the idea for frindle, i tried to write that story as picture book, too. Book report on the five people you meet in heaven by mitch albom book report on the five people you meet in heaven by mitch albom this isnt technically a book that i read when i was in the properly defined age group, but looking back at this book it is probably the book that has had the largest impact on my life, and had it been out when i was younger would have been a book that i would. Soon, much of the nation is crazy about frindles except for mrs.
This worksheet has eight multiple choice, short answer, and truefalse. Consider aspects of the text, such as characters, plot, setting or theme, and build ideas from there. Frindle is an american childrens novel written by andrew clements, illustrated by brian selznick, and published by aladdin in 1996. Even though the events in this books did not happen, they could happen. This site has graphic organizers, foldables, dinah zike, book reports, etc. It is a book about kids just like you, and has familiar settings like home and school. I would also love to know what novels you have taught in the past and what you are thinking for this coming year. Nick isnt necessarily a troublemaker, but he is full of wild ideas and is daring enough to try them out no matter what the consequences. When i saw the book frindle, i said, im not reading this. Class book report assignment assign a different book and print a journal with questions for each student automatically edhelper saves books assigned so students will be given a different book each time. Frindle by andrew clements, brian selznick, paperback. See more ideas about frindle, teaching reading and 5th grade reading. My frindle project 6th grade writing, 4th grade ela, 5th grade reading, reading.
A book in a bag is a book report contained in a brown paper or. Frindle novel study unit activities creative book report distance. This is a novel study for frindle by andrew clements. Reading resources reading strategies reading skills reading help teaching reading andrew clements frindle book reports 5th grade reading. These will work for almost any book and are especially good when students are reading independent book selections. The image discusses some relevant ideas, but may have frequent errors. Frindle book by andrew clements, brian selznick official. Battle of the books practice questions flashcards quizlet.