Grade 2AR Level 4.5

Frindle

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by Andrew Clements

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Book Summary

The story of Frindle is about a clever fifth-grader named Nick Allen who invents a new word for a pen, 'frindle'. His strict English teacher, Mrs. Granger, tries to stop him, but her efforts only make the word more popular. The word spreads throughout the school, then nationally, eventually becoming an official word in the dictionary. Years later, Nick discovers that Mrs. Granger secretly supported his idea all along, understanding the power of a new word.

Reading Comprehension Questions

14 curated questions across multiple comprehension levels. Use after your child finishes the book.

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1What new word did Nick Allen invent for a pen?

Comprehensioneasy

2What did Mrs. Granger do when students started using the word 'frindle' in her class?

Comprehensionmedium

3Who was the reporter who came to interview Nick and Mrs. Granger about the word 'frindle'?

Comprehensioneasy

4Why do you think Mrs. Granger's efforts to stop the word 'frindle' actually made it more popular?

Inferencemedium

5How do you think Nick felt when 'frindle' became an official word in the dictionary?

Inferencemedium

6What does Mrs. Granger's secret letter, sent years later, tell us about her true feelings towards Nick's idea?

Inferencehard

7What lesson does the story of 'frindle' teach us about the power of words?

thememedium

8What is one main idea the author wants us to learn from Nick's story?

themehard

9How did Mrs. Granger's actions, even though they seemed strict, help 'frindle' become a famous word?

analysishard

10In the sentence, 'Nick Allen was a **mischievous** boy who loved to come up with new ideas,' what does the word 'mischievous' mean?

Vocabularyeasy

11Mrs. Granger assigned Nick homework about the **origin** of words. What does 'origin' mean in this sentence?

Vocabularymedium

12The word 'frindle' caused a big **controversy** in the town. What does 'controversy' mean in this story?

Vocabularymedium

13If you could invent a new word for something that doesn't have a perfect word yet, what would it be and what would it mean?

discussionhard

14Do you think it's important for people to follow rules, or is it okay to challenge them sometimes, like Nick did with the word 'pen'?

discussionhard

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Discussion Prompts

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1“What was your favorite part of Frindle? Why did it stand out to you?”

2“If you could talk to any character from Frindle, who would you choose and what would you ask them?”

3“How did Frindle make you feel? Can you describe a moment that surprised you?”

4“Would you recommend Frindle to a friend? What would you tell them about it?”

5“What lesson or message do you think Andrew Clements wanted young readers to learn from this story?”

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Frequently Asked Questions

What reading level is Frindle?

Frindle by Andrew Clements is recommended for grades 1-3 readers with an AR level of 4.5. It's an excellent choice for building reading comprehension skills at this level.

What are good comprehension questions for Frindle?

ReadBuddy provides 14 carefully crafted comprehension questions for Frindle, covering literal comprehension, vocabulary, and inference skills. These questions help students engage deeply with the story.

How can I use Frindle for reading practice?

Read the book together or independently, then use ReadBuddy's comprehension questions to check understanding. Focus on vocabulary words, discuss character motivations, and encourage your child to make connections to their own experiences.

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