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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 1-2: Mrs Chatham (the Principal)

Groups 3: Mrs Allen (Nick's Mother)

Groups 4: Nick's Classmates

Groups 5: 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 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

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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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The brilliant teachers who shaped me | Bill Gates

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Bill Gates shares stories from his new memoir, Source Code, about teachers from elementary school through college who helped him find his way.

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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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Circle of Viewpoints Facilitation (Part 1)

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Circle of Viewpoints Facilitation (Part 1)

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The facilitation featured in this series of videos comes after a small group-level discussion on the mass detention event in Chapter 8 (Activity 3.1 in the Module Guide)

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What are the benefits of using the Circle of Viewpoints?

How might you use questioning techniques to challenge students to engage more deeply with the text?

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Central Conflict:

Creativity/Innovation vs Conformity/Institution

Nick is a creative

Mrs Granger adheres to the "law"

Nick rebels against the restrictions/rules set by Mrs Granger

Nick challenges the norms

Mrs Granger may find change uncomfortable since she has a reputation as an upholder of "laws"

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Character conflict: Nick vs Mrs Granger

A conflict of "old ideas" vs "new ideas",

Young vs old (age gap resulting in conflict)

Clash of perspectives: Nick just wants to have fun vs Mrs Granger who wants order and structure in the classroom

Conflict between innovation and creativity vs established order

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Nick’s creativity and rebellion vs. Mrs Granger’s discipline and belief in rules

The power of language - who decides what words mean?

Different perspectives from different generation - innovation and challenging established norms.

Nick wants to challenge how language works and explore the power of words.

Mrs Granger wants to uphold structure, tradition, and respect for established language.

Nick's influence on his classmates may play a part.

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Conflict 1: between Nick and Mrs Granger (creativity vs authority). Nick's mother even questioned if there was anything harm in Nick creating a new word, or if there was a rule against it

Conflict 2: power struggle between the young and the experienced. They both want to win the battle!

Conflict 3: societal norms vs a refreshing perspective. Do we conform to the existing rules (dictionary says this!), or can we challenge the norms and build upon it? After all, someone created the word in the first place - why can't we create a new word too?

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Struggle between:

1. Convention and creativity. Mrs Granger sticking to the book vs Nick trying out new things; bending rules, pushing boundaries.

2. Power and Influence: Mrs Granger is a person of authority. By virtue of the fact that she is a teacher, she has the power of the class. Equally, Nick is also a strong character and has great influence. Is his influence greater than that of his teachers?

3. Order and Chaos: Parents were supportive of Nick (acceptance of the chaos), yet very careful about the repercussions that would happen down the road depending on what he said at interviews and how they presented themselves to the Principal etc. (wanting to keep order in the public sphere)

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I think this book actually portrayed a dynamic power of words, through the conflict between creativity and established order.

On first glance, it seems that words are this powerful tools used by humans and is created by hundreds of smart people years ago.

However, we then see a shift in the power where words used can be changed relatively easily, in the case of Frindle where it eventually got added into the dictionary because of the number of people using the word.

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My reflection on the power of words is that words are social agreement. Once the word frindle spread, it exerted it's influence over the school and eventually the society.

I think it is an important theme because it is the reality where new words are created by different generations e.g. "woke", "rizz", "delulu".

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My reflections: 'Power of words' would be share the value a word can uphold - the drama it created, the involvement of businessmen in this and the role of media in this.

It is an important theme as we can relate to how things can go viral these days such as the Italian Brainrots... This Frindle is an example of how the word went viral during the 1990s.

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1. The power of words is shown through how they can change opinions, question authority, and influence the world around us.

2. The power of words is a key theme because it captures the central conflict and underlying message of the novel. Nick’s journey demonstrates how a single idea can spark significant change.

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Power of Words:

How is the pen mightier than the sword?

A pen that produces words can do good and it can also cause damage.

In the context of the book -

Good - invent new words to add to the dictionary, enabling people to use them to express themselves in ways not available before

Bad - Hidden meanings depending on how words are used and what context they are being interpreted in

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My reflections on "Power of Words" would be that a word, regardless of how meaningless it may initially be, can take on meanings when it is used by many over a sustained period of time. It shows how language is constantly evolving and can influence the society too, like the Internet lingo we see today. e.g. When getting the class to guess the action their classmate is acting out, one said: "Farming aura!"

I think it is an important theme as we can see how the conflict between Nick and Mrs Granger escalated over just a simple word. The complications that arose came about because they both have different interpretations of how words can come about and be used by society. We also saw a battle of wits between them as they both tried many times to fight their battle through words.

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How words can be used to persuade and influence others, as Nick's classmates and eventually the wider community adopt the new word.

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A person can watch the sunrise, but he cannot slow it down...

This shows that once people gave frindle meaning, no one could stop it. Mrs Granger could not stop it.

The word had power because people believed in it.

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I think the power of words comes from how we see words. If we value words and definitions, then like Mrs Granger, we would love the dictionary. If we see words as an art form, then perhaps we might decide to play with words, including the definitions of words. If we believe in our definition of words, then our definitions can become very powerful.

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My reflection on the power of words would be: words can connect people and impact their lives. E.g. in the book, reporters gain publicity; Nick made himself a name, businessman gets better sales.

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My reflection on the "Power of Words" would be how words can be a tool to challenge authority, seen in how Nick and his friends used the word "Frindle" to challenge Mrs Granger and her beliefs.

I think it is an important theme because the conflict between Nick and Mrs Granger brings to my mind the idea of modernisation vs traditional authority. It makes me think about who truly controls what goes into the dictionary?

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Words are not static and can change over time. Words have the power to challenge authority, create understanding and shift perspectives. Mrs G's interactions with Nick show how words can be used to mentor, challenge and also inspire.

I think that it is an important theme because it represents linguistic innovation and creativity. It also transforms the relationship between Nick and Mrs G; from conflict to mutual respect and understanding.

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Words can inspire or hurt. In the story, the word 'Frindle' becomes the bone of contention between the teacher and the class. Later in the story, we see how others use the word for their own purpose.

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I think the "Power of Words" is how language is shaped by people, which can evolve into something real and meaningful.

In Frindle, the word created by Nick brought out the theme of Consistency vs Change and how words can influence society.

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My reflection on the power of words would be that words can challenge, create and destroy.

I think it is an important theme in the novel because it was what created tension and conflict in the story, but through that, mutual understanding and respect, as well as growth in the characters.

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Power of words:

Words can convey thoughts and feelings. They affect the reader and evoke emotions and responses.

How are words significant?

They give form to thoughts and allow people to communicate their feelings and what is on their minds. They preserve culture and heritage.

How was this demonstrated in Frindle?

The story was based on the 'battle' for a word to be recognized and used.