1. Frindle Vocabulary Words
Fifth Grade
Unit 1

2. VOCABULARY
Chapters 1, 2, and 3

3. method in which a business or action is carried on
procedure
Manner or
method in which a business or action is carried on

4. To give a quick, hard blow
jolt
To give a quick, hard blow

5. acquainted
made aware; informed

6. made certain that something would happen as a result
guaranteed
made certain that something would happen as a result

7. something assigned; especially work to be done
assignment
something assigned; especially work to be done

8. thermostat
a device that functions to establish and maintain a desired temperature automatically

9. to put off to a later time; postpone
delay
to put off to a later time; postpone

10. absolutely important; necessary
essential
absolutely important; necessary

11. the edible nut; reddish brown
chestnut
the edible nut; reddish brown

12. paid great honor and reverence to
worshipped
paid great honor and reverence to

13. unfavorable; regrettable or deplorable
unfortunate
unfavorable; regrettable or deplorable

14. Chapter 1, 2, 3
Begin the story map for the novel.
Put it in the “Response Journal” section at the back of your ELA binder to complete as we read the novel.

15. Response Journal Entry
1. Describe the steps that Nick took to turn Miss Deaver’s room into a tropical island.
2. Describe Nick’s “science experiment” from 4th grade.

16. Response Journal Entry
Describe Mrs. Granger. Use evidence from the story.
What kind of reputation does Mrs. Granger have?
What does Mrs. Granger love?
Draw a picture of her.
Do not color it!

17. Some words may mean the same thing but have a stronger meaning than another. Author’s use these to show shades of the meaning of a word. For example yelled is a stronger word than said. Shouted can be even stronger than yelled, but whispered is softer than all of them. We can show the shade or change of meaning by listing them from softest to strongest Whisper, said, yelled, shouted

18. Response Journal Entry
  Have you ever sidetracked someone to avoid something? Describe your experience.

19. How a word gets into the dictionary

20. D.O.L. – write the sentences and fix all mistakes as you write them.
this lady playes for keeps thought nick
james said my grades is looking great because when i comed hear I already done new how to put first things first
He raised his hand and he did’nt
even wait for mrs granger to call on him.

21. VOCABULARY
Chapters 4, 5, 6

22. scholarship Money given to a student to help pay for education
The student with the highest average will receive a scholarship to college.

23. complex A whole made up of many complicated parts
The constructed response math problem was very complex.

24. To represent in visible form
embodies
To represent in visible form
The political party embodies all the ideals of our government.

25. oath A solemn appeal of one’s word; the sincerity of a promise
He took an oath to carry out the duties of the office of president.

26. adjusted To bring to a better state; set right
I adjusted the strap in the car to fit her seat.

27. linoleum Floor covering made of hardened linseed oil and cork dust
The linoleum floor in the kitchen is very shiny.

28. prepositions
A group of words that combines with a noun or pronoun to form a phrase
Using prepositions in your writing makes your sentences sound better.

29. Response Journal
What does the author mean…
Page 19
“schoolwork never spilled over into his free time”
Page 20
“like trying to read the ingredients on a shampoo bottle”

30. Homework First!
What are the benefits of homework? What are the drawbacks of homework? Create a t chart to show the pros and cons of homework.

31. Response Journal
What does the author mean…
Page 23
“This lady plays for keeps”
Page 25
“eyes drilling a hole in him”

32. Response Journal Entry #7
The Penny Pantry Store Label your paper with all info above. Draw the lady at the counter and the shelves behind her in the store. (See page 37) Color the picture. Put it in your response journal section of your binder.

33. Group work:
Quotes
Select a quote from Frindle chapters 1-6 that you feel is very important to the story.
Write the quote, the page number, and WHY you think that quote is so important on the chart paper.
Each group will share with the class.

34. VOCABULARY
Chapters 7, 8, 9

35. emphasized Stressed as being important
Mrs. Flocke emphasized how important it is to study for tests.

36. badge
a mark or sign worn to show that a person belongs to a certain group, class, or rank
The policeman showed his badge to the people he questioned.

37. defender One that defends or protects
The defender of the plan told us the details he has set up.

38. abruptly
sudden
The electricity went out abruptly during the storm.

39. disruption something that causes disorder
The bell ringing caused a disruption during announcements.

40. vandalism intentional destruction or damage to property
The boys were arrested for vandalism to the building.

41. stumped to make unable to answer or do
The hardest question really stumped me.

42. auditorium the part of a public building where the audience sits
The play will take place on the stage in the auditorium.

43. Response Journal
How would your parents react if you were Nick and the principal came to your houses?

44. word interview magic- chocolate milk chocho- chocolate
nu nu- pacifier coufus- couch/ sofa
basghetti- spaghetti noo woo- pacifier
hoppascotch- butterscotch da da- dad
bearbay- blanket doo doo- doughnut
butter- brother agilator- alligator
tu tu- toy pink rabbit- strawberry milk
petchi- lizzard bun bun- honey bun
boo boo- bottle sippi- cup
tow tow- truck hoopi- horse

45. Frindle Vocabulary Words
Chapters

46. Some words may mean the same thing but have a stronger meaning than another. Author’s use these to show shades of the meaning of a word. For example yelled is a stronger word than said. Shouted can be even stronger than yelled, but whispered is softer than all of them. We can show the shade or change of meaning by listing them from softest to strongest Whisper, said, yelled, shouted

47. Vocabulary Ch 10, 11, 12

48. trademark
something that identifies a person or thing

49. headline the title over an item or article in a newspaper or magazine
“Saints WIN!” was the headline of the sports section.

50. academic of or relating to school or college
They were all named academic athletes at LSU!

51. masterminded when someone directs a project or invents an idea
The mastermind behind Facebook is Mark Zuckerberg.

52. to enter one’s name for a publication or service
subscribed
to enter one’s name for a publication or service
The teacher subscribed to an educational website.

53. investment to give or spend money for income or profit
Her investment in the company made her a lot of money.

54. merely being only this and nothing else
Some say the game merely confirmed that he is a great player.

55. controversial relating to or causing controversy
The movie about politics is very controversial.

56. Vocabulary Ch 13, 14, 15

57. forbidden to order not to do
Snow White took a bite of the forbidden apple.

58. legally permitted by law or established rules
You can legally get a driver’s license at age seventeen.

59. endures to continue on in the same way; to allow to happen or continue
The air conditioning repair man endures the heat every day.

60. commotion noisy excitement and confusion
There was a lot of commotion at the concert.

61. celebrity a famous or celebrated person Drew Brees is a
famous celebrity.

62. villain
an evil person
Who is your favorite Disney villain?

63. rascal a mischievous or dishonest person or animal That dog is a

64. consumer a person who buys goods and services
Most consumers like to read labels on products before buying.

65. Have you had a teacher that has made a big impact on your life?
Did you realize it at the time?
Why or why not?

66. "Every good story," Mrs. Granger writes to Nick, "needs a bad guy, don't you think?"
Explain this quotation and the importance it has in the book.

67. What is the lesson or theme in the book Frindle?
Give information from the text to support your answer.