In deze activiteit, zullen de studenten een thema voor Frindle verkennen. Een thema duidelijk afgebeeld in Frindle is "creativiteit" of het idee dat "alles is mogelijk". Een klein idee dat meer dan een stad duurt toont aan dat de verbeelding kan leiden tot een grootheid. Studenten kunnen gebruik maken van een Storyboard That is grid aan het bewijs dat de ondersteunt verbeelden thema van hun keuze.
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Maak een storyboard dat een thema identificeert in Frindle . Illustreer voorbeelden en schrijf een korte beschrijving onder elke cel.
Begin by asking open-ended questions such as, “What important ideas did you notice in Frindle?” Encourage students to share their thoughts and give examples from the story. This helps everyone start thinking about themes together.
Work with the class to list scenes or quotes that support the chosen theme (like creativity). Write these ideas on the board so students see how to connect story events to the theme.
Have students sketch a quick outline or jot notes for each cell they’ll create. This helps them organize their thoughts and ensures they have evidence for the theme before they start illustrating.
Remind students to write a clear, specific sentence under each cell that explains how their illustration connects to the theme. This builds critical thinking and helps them express ideas in writing.
Pair students up or use small groups to share their storyboards. Encourage them to give one compliment and one suggestion to each peer, supporting a positive, collaborative classroom environment.
A central theme in Frindle is creativity and the idea that imagination can change the world. The story encourages students to think independently and believe that even small ideas can have a big impact.
Students can illustrate a theme by creating a storyboard using a grid layout. Each cell should show an example from Frindle that supports the theme, along with a short written description below each image.
Examples of creativity in Frindle include Nick inventing a new word, inspiring his classmates, and challenging traditional ideas about language. These actions demonstrate how imagination leads to change.
The theme of anything is possible motivates students to pursue their ideas, showing that even a simple thought can influence an entire community. Frindle teaches the value of perseverance and innovation.
The best way to teach themes and motifs with Frindle is through interactive activities like storyboard creation, class discussions, and having students identify key symbols and their meanings within the story.