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How does Nick annoy Mrs. Avery in Chapter 1?
How does Nick annoy Mrs. Avery in Chapter 1?
He makes high-pitched chirps during class.
What nickname does Nick call Mrs. Granger?
What nickname does Nick call Mrs. Granger?
The Lone Granger
How does Nick try to get out of doing homework in Chapter 3?
How does Nick try to get out of doing homework in Chapter 3?
He asks Mrs. Granger about her dictionary and where all the words come from.
Based on what you read about Nick, what kind of kid do you think he is?
Based on what you read about Nick, what kind of kid do you think he is?
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What do you think Nick's year in 5th grade will be like based on what we learn about Mrs. Granger?
What do you think Nick's year in 5th grade will be like based on what we learn about Mrs. Granger?
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Describe ways that Mrs. Granger shows she is a hard teacher.
Describe ways that Mrs. Granger shows she is a hard teacher.
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What grade is Nick in?
What grade is Nick in?
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What school does Nick Allen go to?
What school does Nick Allen go to?
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What are some pranks Nick has done?
What are some pranks Nick has done?
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Who was blamed for the blackbird prank and who was friends with Nick?
Who was blamed for the blackbird prank and who was friends with Nick?
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Who was Nick Allen's 5th-grade teacher?
Who was Nick Allen's 5th-grade teacher?
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What did people say about Mrs. Granger's vision?
What did people say about Mrs. Granger's vision?
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What did Mrs. Granger do if you chewed gum in her class?
What did Mrs. Granger do if you chewed gum in her class?
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What subject did Mrs. Granger teach?
What subject did Mrs. Granger teach?
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What did Mrs. Granger love and worship?
What did Mrs. Granger love and worship?
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How many words long was her weekly vocabulary list?
How many words long was her weekly vocabulary list?
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What happened if you didn't learn the 'word of the day'?
What happened if you didn't learn the 'word of the day'?
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What did Mrs. Granger tell every parent before 5th grade started that every home was supposed to have?
What did Mrs. Granger tell every parent before 5th grade started that every home was supposed to have?
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Did Nick Allen like to read?
Did Nick Allen like to read?
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What did the kids have to do on the first day of school in Mrs. Granger's 7th period class?
What did the kids have to do on the first day of school in Mrs. Granger's 7th period class?
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What was Nick great at right before the bell rang at the end of the day?
What was Nick great at right before the bell rang at the end of the day?
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What question did Nick ask Mrs. Granger to delay her and did it work?
What question did Nick ask Mrs. Granger to delay her and did it work?
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Study Notes
Nick's Character and Behavior
- Nick Allen is known for being smart and clever but frequently gets into trouble for his pranks at school.
- Initially described as neither completely bad nor good, Nick's personality is characterized by mischief and creativity.
Mrs. Granger's Teaching Style
- Nick nicknames Mrs. Granger "the Lone Granger" due to her strict nature and the respect she commands.
- Mrs. Granger is portrayed as a tough teacher with high expectations, often assigning rigorous tasks and using creative disciplinary methods.
Pranks and Mischiefs
- Notable pranks include transforming his 3rd-grade classroom into a tropical island and annoying Mrs. Avery by mimicking bird sounds.
- Nick previously pulled pranks such as turning up the classroom temperature and pouring sand on the floor to create a beach-like environment.
Classroom Dynamics
- Nick tries to avoid homework by asking Mrs. Granger about the origins of words, attempting to buy time before the bell rings.
- Mrs. Granger responds by assigning an oral presentation about dictionaries, demonstrating her control over the classroom.
Nick's School Environment
- Nick attends Lincoln Elementary in New Hampshire and is currently in 5th grade, facing challenges posed by Mrs. Granger.
- The classroom rules are strict; for instance, chewing gum results in a yellow card signed by parents.
Vocabulary and Learning Expectations
- Mrs. Granger assigns long vocabulary lists, with homework expectations of 35 words or longer each week.
- She emphasizes the importance of dictionaries, expecting every student to have one at home before the school year begins.
Nick's Reading Preferences
- Nick enjoys reading but prefers not to look up words himself, often asking others for their meanings instead.
First Day of School Activities
- The curriculum includes a pretest on vocabulary words, handouts on class procedures, and cursive writing reviews on the first day in Mrs. Granger's class.
Strategy for Classroom Interaction
- Nick employs "delaying questions" to provoke discussion and waste class time, hoping teachers will forgo assigning homework.
- His question regarding where words come from backfires, leading to an unexpected oral presentation assignment.
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