Bring Andrew Clements’ Frindle to life in your classroom with this comprehensive and engaging novel study unit! Designed for upper elementary and middle school students, this resource integrates Depth & Complexity thinking tools, word structure analysis, and Socratic Seminar strategies to promote critical thinking, creativity, and meaningful discussion. Students will explore the structure of language, analyze character development, debate ethical questions, and even invent their own words in a culminating project that mirrors Nick’s journey in the novel. Perfect for gifted learners, language arts enrichment, or whole-class novel studies!
What’s Included:
Chapter-by-chapter vocabulary breakdowns with prefix, root, and suffix analysis
Depth & Complexity icons integrated throughout
Pre-reading activities and thematic discussions
Guided comprehension and character analysis questions
Socratic Seminar introduction, rubric, guidelines, and sentence starters
Culminating project: “Invent a Word” with step-by-step instructions
Structure-based activities (T-charts, webs, pyramids, debates)
Printable Grammar & Clarity Checklist PDF for teacher reference
Socratic Seminar Rubric
Analyzing Literature Rubric
Answer Keys for vocabulary and comprehension questions
Student Journal Template for advanced novel study reflections
Skills Addressed:
Word structure and etymology
Critical thinking and reasoning
Literary analysis
Ethical discussion and multiple perspectives
Creative writing and language innovation
Bring Andrew Clements’ Frindle to life in your classroom with this comprehensive and engaging novel study unit! Designed for upper elementary and middle school students, this resource integrates Depth & Complexity thinking tools, word structure analysis, and Socratic Seminar strategies to promote critical thinking, creativity, and meaningful discussion. Students will explore the structure of language, analyze character development, debate ethical questions, and even invent their own words in a culminating project that mirrors Nick’s journey in the novel. Perfect for gifted learners, language arts enrichment, or whole-class novel studies!
What’s Included:
Chapter-by-chapter vocabulary breakdowns with prefix, root, and suffix analysis
Depth & Complexity icons integrated throughout
Pre-reading activities and thematic discussions
Guided comprehension and character analysis questions
Socratic Seminar introduction, rubric, guidelines, and sentence starters
Culminating project: “Invent a Word” with step-by-step instructions
Structure-based activities (T-charts, webs, pyramids, debates)
Printable Grammar & Clarity Checklist PDF for teacher reference
Socratic Seminar Rubric
Analyzing Literature Rubric
Answer Keys for vocabulary and comprehension questions
Student Journal Template for advanced novel study reflections
Skills Addressed:
Word structure and etymology
Critical thinking and reasoning
Literary analysis
Ethical discussion and multiple perspectives
Creative writing and language innovation
