What did Nick do at the end of the story?
Raise his hand to ask a question
What was the author's purpose of the whole story?
To entertain readers with an amusing story
What did Mrs. Granger do about gum chewers?
She made them wear a card with the gum on it.
What else is Mrs. Granger known for?
Her big dictionary
Why did Nick ask Mrs. Granger the question?
He wanted to prevent her from giving homework.
What did the author mean when he said Mrs. Granger's smile was "a little too sweet"?
She knew what Nick was trying to do.
What happened as a result of the Nick's question?
He received extra homework.
How do you think he felt about the extra homework?
embarrassed or unhappy
How were Nick and Mrs. Granger alike?
They were both clever.
How do you think most teachers reacted to Nick's question?
They were mostly fooled and answered the question.
What was the climax, or most suspenseful part of the story?
When Nick asked about the dictionary
What conclusion can we draw about Mrs. Granger?
She expects her students to work hard.
How did Nick find out he shouldn't mess with the "Lone Granger"?
He asked a question and received extra homework.
Why were Nick's parents impressed by Mrs. Granger?
They received the letter over the summer which showed them she was hard working.
How did Mrs. Granger know that Nick was trying to sidetrack her.
She is a very experienced teacher.
What lesson can we learn from Nick?
Don't try to fool your teachers!
What is the "exposition" of a story?
the beginning
What is the "climax" of a story?
the turning point of the story
What is the "conflict" of the story?
the problem the main character faces
What is the "resolution" of the story?
when the problem is solved at the end
Which events take place before the climax?
rising action
Which events take place after the climax?
falling action