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Refer to pages 67 - 68 of Frindle.

1. As a group, consider what Judy Morgan wrote in her article from the point of view of your assigned character (see below for which character you are assigned).

2. As your assigned character, how does what Judy Morgan make you feel / react?

3. Pick out at least two words or phrases from Judy Morgan's article which made you feel / react that way. Explain why those words or phrases had that effect on you.

Assigned Characters:

Groups 1-3: Mrs Chatham (the Principal)

Groups 4-6: Mrs Allen (Nick's Mother)

Groups 7-8: Nick's Classmates

Groups 9-10: A member of the general public in Westfield

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Respond to the following prompts:

What do you think is the 'Power of Words' in Frindle?

What makes the 'Power of Words' an important theme of the novel Frindle?

Please make a new INDIVIDUAL post. Do not forget to put in your name and group number. See sample post below.

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For consideration:

▪What connections can we draw between the non-fiction texts and the book? (Refer to the respective session plans to read more about the thematic focus.)

▪What do the non-fiction texts offer that the book does not?

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What are the benefits of using Coloured Cards?

What challenges do you foresee in your own RC classroom?

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Context: Participants have completed the task in their groups, and they are now constructing one as a class

The facilitator selectively noted examples she knew, rather than every example

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My reflections on "Power of Words" would be....

I think the "Power of Words" is an important theme in the novel because...

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A teacher who changed my life by Bill Gates

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A teacher who changed my life

Remembering Blanche Caffiere, who took me under her wing when I was 9.

Three very strong women-my mother, my maternal grandmother, and Melinda-deserve big credit (or blame, I suppose) for helping me become the man I am today. But Blanche Caffiere, a very kindly librarian and teacher I've never written about publicly before, also had a huge influence on me.

Mrs. Caffiere (pronounced "kaff-ee-AIR") died in 2006, shortly after reaching her 100 th birthday. Before she passed, I had an opportunity to thank her for the important role she played in my life, stoking my passion for learning at a time when I easily could have gotten turned off by school.

When I first met Mrs. Caffiere, she was the elegant and engaging school librarian at Seattle's View Ridge Elementary, and I was a timid fourth grader. I was desperately trying to go unnoticed, because I had some big deficits, like atrocious handwriting (experts now call it dysgraphia) and a comically messy desk. And I was trying to hide the fact that I liked to read-something that was cool for girls but not for boys.

Mrs. Caffiere took me under her wing and helped make it okay for me to be a messy, nerdy boy who was reading lots of books.

She pulled me out of my shell by sharing her love of books. She started by asking questions like, "What do you like to read?" and "What are you interested in?" Then she found me a lot of books-ones that were more complex and challenging than the Tom Swift Jr. science fiction books I was reading at the time. For example, she gave me great biographies she had read. Once I'd read them, she would make the time to discuss them with me. "Did you like it?" she would ask. "Why? What did you learn?" She genuinely listened to what I had to say. Through those book conversations in the library and in the classroom we became good friends.

Teachers generally don't want to burden their students with extra reading beyond the homework they've assigned. But I learned from Mrs. Caffiere that my teachers had so much more knowledge to share. I just needed to ask. Up through high school and beyond, I would often ask my teachers about the books they liked, read those books when I had some free time, and offer my thoughts.

Looking back on it now, there's no question that my time with Mrs. Caffiere helped spark my interest in libraries (Melinda's and my first large-scale effort in philanthropy) and my focus on helping every child in America get the benefit of great teachers. I often trace the beginning of our foundation to an article about children in poor countries dying from diseases eliminated long ago in the U.S. But I should give some credit as well to the dedicated librarian and teacher who helped me find my strengths when I was nine years old. It's remarkable how much power one good person can have in shaping the life of a child.

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Bill writes about his fourth grade teacher, Blanche Caffiere, who he credits with instilling his love of reading and learning.

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Please complete the feedback form at the end of the session. The link to the Frindle Resources will be provided at the confirmation page upon completion of this form.

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Collated Frayer Document for your Reference 

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Collated Frayer Document for your Reference 

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Shiok, right? More Singlish in Oxford English Dictionary by Lee Min Kok

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Shiok, right? More Singlish in Oxford English Dictionary

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Wah! Singaporeans can now find more of their favourite Singlish terms in the hallowed Oxford English Dictionary (OED). Read more at straitstimes.com.

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Frindle Module Learning & Resource Booklet

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Frindle Module Learning & Resource Booklet

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Annabelle Kwok: Sharing AI tech to make world an inclusive place

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At 25, Ms Annabelle Kwok has already made a name for herself.

Two years ago, she made waves when she co-founded SmartCow, an artificial intelligence (AI) company that came up with an electronic board that could run various AI software.

Last year, Ms Kwok left SmartCow and started NeuralBay, a company that focuses on detection and recognition software related to humans, objects and text, and offers AI-driven solutions for multinational corporations. Her clients include an aviation corporation, an automation industry company and chocolate company Ferrero.

Ms Kwok traces her interest in tech to a box of Lego bricks with electric cables called Lego Mindstorms, which her parents, who work in banking, bought for her when she was in primary school. With it, she built her own robots.

Ms Kwok, the younger of two children, picked up computer science in Temasek Junior College's integrated programme. To avoid getting caught playing games on her laptop during lessons, she learnt how to operate multiple systems concurrently within her computer.

"That's where I trace my hacking roots," she said with a laugh.

The Nanyang Technological University (NTU) mathematics graduate has many interests: She is a circus performer, short film-maker, hardware hacker, mixed martial arts fighter, licensed windsurfer, and once sang in a band. But what Ms Kwok wants to do in particular is to use her expertise to do good.

When she was 12, the former girl guide went on a relief mission to Phuket, which was badly hit by the 2004 tsunami. More than 200,000 people were killed in 14 countries.

"When you smell rotting corpses and see ruins, you realise how much of a cushy life you have. It was a big shock," she said.

At 19, she went to Togo in West Africa to volunteer with NTU. She found that many locals did not have easy access to mosquito sprays despite malaria being endemic there. "Why are mosquito repellents not available to people who need it the most? We push the frontiers of science, we do so many things to innovate, but it is not always inclusive."

This motivated her to do good.

"That's why I'm running my own company. I have the independence to share useful technology with smaller businesses that may not have resources to build it from scratch," said Ms Kwok, who recently partnered local charity Daughters Of Tomorrow to hire low-income women to identify and label objects in images for her firm.

"Technology is a bridge. We can use it to make the world a more inclusive place," she said.

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(CLASS 2) Frindle Feb25 Workshop Slides.pptx

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Language is a social construct. Like what Mrs Granger said, if enough people decide to call a dog a dog, then dog is the word to name the cute little animal. Here, Nick demonstrated the ability to use words to inspire change, to create a new word and get it agreed upon by people in his community.

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Nick showed that words can be invented and given meaning through collective use. The word gained popularity and was added as an official word in the dictionary- showing how the word itself had the 'power' to alter meaning and understanding of language.

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Power of Words: Words shape ideas, words help us make sense of the world, words empower and crush people all at the same time. We communicate with words. We form ideas because of words.

This is an important theme in Frindle because it shows us how words can shape and motivate communities. It can shift and shapes ideas of the world.

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The word 'frindle' spreads rapidly, showing how one person can change language, and how language can evolve and gain momentum. Nick's word challenges the authority of his teacher and the dictionary, illustrating how language can be a tool for questioning established norms.

The theme encourages critical thinking. Students get to consider how language works and who controls it. It's message also empowers young readers as it shows that even children can have a significant impact on their world through language.

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The "power of words" is demonstrated through the invention of the word "frindle." It shows how a single word can take on significant meaning and transform a community’s behavior, all because people choose to adopt and spread it.

The book emphasises that words gain power when people collectively agree on their meaning. Language is also evolving.

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1. The 'Power of Words' in Frindle discusses about how words have the power to shape reality. In the book, 'Frindle, Nick's invented the word- Frindle. What he started off innocently as a joke becomes a widely recognised word. The proves that words gain legitimacy through collective usage.

2. I think the 'Power of Words' is an important theme in the novel because it questions and challenges authority. There is a tension between the conventions of tradition and change. It provides character development in Mrs Granger in the book, Frindle. Someone who resisted change eventually reveals the need to adapt to change.

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Power of words in Frindle = what we decide to call nouns as most things are named arbitrarily.

It is an important theme of Frindle because a nonsense term coined by Nick actually made it into the dictionary. All because of Nick's persistence and his 'war' with Mrs. Granger.

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Words are as good as what we deem them to be. In frindle we saw how the meaning of words was changed according to what Nick wanted it to be. We see how words can cause confusion, chaos and even disagreements between individual. This shows that indeed words are powerful and can bring about change.

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New words are added to the dictionary all the time. When we can not find an existing word to describe what we want to, new words are formed. It is a matter of understanding the word and spreading it like Mrs Granger said

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My reflections on "Power of Words" would be that it is reflective of life. The very creation of a new word speaks to point of inspiration, change, and the need of meeting the challenge and desire to name and own our reality.

I think the "Power of Words" is an important theme in the novel because it touches on creativity, our knowledge of language, power, and the impact of one's decision behind the choice of words that can easily translate into actions on society. We do things with words.

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My reflection : Power of words -how a word can have such a transformative influence and power over people. It shaped the way one thinks, feels and acts.

It is important because it demonstrates the conflicting views of 2 people who are not right or wrong. The power of word inspired change and challenged the idea of authority vs freedom.

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Reshpal - Group 4

Words in Frindle gain meaning and influence through social agreement and usage. Like Nick Allen, he challenges the idea that words have fixed meanings by inventing a new word, frindle, to replace pen. His teacher, Mrs Granger shows him that his words holds power. she doesnt dismiss it but gives it the due attention and channels his thoughts and creativity to actually include the word in the dictionary.

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"Power of Words" in Frindle is an important theme because it showed how language can evolve depending on how it is used. In the book, the word "Frindle" seemed to be a symbol of rebellion and influence as it became a word that the authority in school (the adults) tried to stop and then monetised by Bud Lawrence and Mr Allen, resulting in wider knowledge and usage of the new word.

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Words help communicate ideas.

Words can many many functions - direct, describe, depict, change ideas

In the context of Frindle, the power of word and the community have helped shaped the town's history through the media.

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-- power of words can influence a person's thinking and lead to action being carried out (positive or negative) depending on the contexts of the plot

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It explores how we give meaning to words and how language can evolve over time.
It was also used as a tool to challenge traditional norm/ authority.

It is an important theme in the novel as it depicts how Nick challenge Mrs Granger, as well as the evolution of the word “Frindle”.

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In Frindle, the 'Power of Words' is shown through Nick’s creation of a new word and how it spreads, showing how language evolves based on people's usage. It is an important theme in the novel as it highlights how language evolves, how ideas can influence others, and how words have the ability to create lasting change.

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I think the power of words is words are needed by everyone in order to communicate -- "to think with, to write with, to dream with, to hope and pray with" (pg 100). Therefore, words have the power to shape reality and inspire change. This is exemplified by Nick in Frindle, when a nonsense word he comes up with becomes a

This theme is apt because words play a huge role in the entire conflict.

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The 'Power of Words' in Frindle can be interpreted literally in our observation of how words construct our understanding of the world.

It's an important theme in the novel because it gets readers to consider how powerful and influential words can be

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I think that the power of words in Frindle highlights how individuals hold the power to influence and grow words, in this case, the word Frindle for the word pen.

It shows us that once people can agree on the meaning of words, it is accepted by society. In the story - Nick’s invention of the word becomes real when enough people use it. This is proof that language is flexible and can be shaped by society.

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The power of words is an important theme as words have the immense power to influence and shape reality. In the story, the word 'frindle' is later added to the dictionary. This shows that people decide what meaning is tagged to each word and through that, we are the ones giving power to words and shaping reality.

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“Power of words” would mean or show how words are able to make an impact on people - positively or negatively. As such, the choice of words is very important/significant. In Frindle, for example, through the verbal interactions between Mrs Granger and Nick, it brought about actions that are transformative etc.

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The power of words refers to its ability to influence, persuade, or even harm people in various ways.

This theme is important in the story because it's the premise through which the main character, Nick, develops as an individual / finds his voice / makes his mark in the world / learns about the value of having people in your corner & supporting you through life and growth. Powerful theme because fundamentally, it requires the understanding of others and appreciation of different perspectives to work or make sense.

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Proud, like a mighty soldier/fighter because 'no one seems to be backing off in this war of words' and 'young Frindle-fighters'.

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"Nick Allen masterminded this plot" - Mrs Allen would be rather displeased yet proud of Nick for being a rebel. Is there a clear boundary to what "undermining authority" means? Yet Nick was shown to be a creative child who had invented a new word. Mrs Allen was also concerned about Nick's privacy and safety because Judy Morgan knew so much about him.

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2. JM makes us feel empowered and heard. It feels like JM is standing with us in solidarity.

3. Phrases - young frindle-fighters, love their frindles, no one seems to be backing off.

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"Everyone agrees that Nick Allen masterminded this plot..."

"battle"

"war"

Mrs Allen is concerned and upset because she perceives the article as portraying her son as someone who is challenging authority and therefore causing trouble. She is worried about Nick being a troublemaker.

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Group 2

-Principal will be stressed to read the article. It does not cast a good impression of the school as the students do not seem to have any respect for authority.

-Principal will be stressed up as she has to answer the higher authorities

-It makes it seem that the school does not seem to have a structure.

-A concern that the class pictures were published in the papers

-"Mrs Granger, champion of the forces of order and authority is battling hundreds of young frindle-fighters."

-"No one seems to be backing off in this war..."

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As a mum, i am concerned about how my son is viewed as the phrase " masterminded this plot" paints my son as a cunning and ill intentioned trouble maker. I am worried about how it will impact my son. Will he be seen as a villain?

The phrase "war of the words" worries me as it seems that he is going against authority and causing chaos.

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"batting", "neither side is giving in", "war of the words"

From the Principal's POV, it feels like there is tension between the figures of authority (in school) and the students. It may tarnish the school's reputation / image.

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1. As Mrs Chatham, Judy Morgan makes "me" feel uneasy and responsible for what had happened.

2. "champion of the forces of order and authority / battling hundreds of young frindle fighters / masterminded this plot"

Words used are quite strong to the theme of disharmony - shows how it is not at peace in school (which should be). As principal, I would feel the need to explain myself for what is happening school. Also guilty because have to explain to taxpayers (accountability to stakeholders).