FRINDLE by Andrew Clements

FRINDLEby

Andrew Clements

Team Cooperation Goal

Active Listening

Title: FrindleReading Goal: CharacterizationTeam Cooperation Goal: Active ListeningGenre: NarrativeAuthor: Andrew Clements

properly: done correctlyHe removed the flash drive properly from

the computer, it continued to work correctly.

essential: something neededIt is essential for all students to learn to read

since they will need it for their future.

acquire: get somethingYou must acquire a drivers license in order to

driver a car.

frantically: hurriedlyThe student ran frantically after the bus, he ran so hurriedly

that he was out of breath when he got on the bus.

delaying: slowing downThe bad weather was delaying the start of

the flight, it slowed down all the passengers.

Guaranteed: definiteSally’s spot in the play was guaranteed because she was the only one who tried out for that part, she was definitely going to get it!

Review Vocabulary with Partner

Can you say it?Can you define it?Can you say it in a sentence?

Vocabulary Vault

Building Background

Sir Gallant, the most famous knight in the land, suited up. He put on his shiny armor. Sheathing his might sword and strapping on his shield, Sir Gallant mounted his trusty steed and rode toward the dragon’s lair. Sir Gallant knew that facing the dragon was the most dangerous undertaking he’d ever faced. “The villagers of Aginwit are depending on me,” he thought to himself, “and I cannot let them down.”

What characteristics does Sir Gallant exhibit?

Characterization “markers”How do you know how the character

feels?

• What clues do you get to let you know how the villagers feel about Sir Gallant

• Even though the text doesn’t tell you that Sir Gallant is brave, how do you know?

What examples of characterization do we see in The Cow-Tail Switch and other West African

Stories?

Partner Read- 15 minutesPut 2 sticky notes on words that are new or

unfamiliar to youRead and restate pages 25Read page 26 silentlyDiscuss with team words you clarified find vocabulary words

Team Discussion-15minutes

• Discuss answers to team talk questions• Write answers to question 2 and 4

Class Discussion

• What words did your group clarify?• How was 5th grade different from lower

grades?• Which one is a sample of a simile?

• She was small, as teachers go.• Everyone was sure Mrs. Granger had X-ray vision.• But Mrs. Granger was one of those people who never

sweats.

Writing Adventures- 15 min

Given what you’ve read about Mrs. Granger, do you think she is a good teacher? Give two

reasons to support your opinion.

Scoring Guide

You answer the question 25 pointsYour answer explains or describeswith at least two details 25 pointsYour answer makes sense and hasPart of the question in it 20 pointsYour answer is written in complete,correct sentences 20 pointsYour writing has correct capitalizationand punctuation 10 points

Vocabulary Practice-10 min

• Divide your words with partner. Choose a word from your list to use in a meaningful sentence.

Fluency – 5 min

• Pg 25, paragraphs 3 and 4

Fluency Rubric

100 points ExpressivenessSmoothnessRate and correctness

90 points SmoothnessRate and correctness

80 points Rate and correctness70 points Correctness