What special skill does Nick have that is a guaranteed time waster?
The blackbird chirp
He can make palm trees
He is smart
The teacher-stopper
What question does Nick ask Mrs. Granger to waste time?
What color are your eyes?
How many words are in the big dictionary?
How do all the words get into the dictionary?
Did you write the dictionary?
How does his plan backfire on him?
The whole class has to write a report.
He gets yelled at.
She assigns him a research report.
She gives him extra vocabulary words.
What is the rule at Nick's house?
He can only play on weekends
Grades aren't important
Play until dark...then do your homework
Homework First
What is the title to the introduction to the dictionary?
Words, Words, Words!
Words and Their Origins
Introduction
Where Words Come From
What other resources does Nick use to help him write his report?
Wikipedia
Encyclopedia
He read a book about dictionaries
Google
What is your prediction on Nick's idea?
He will refuse to do it because it's not fair.
He will write a big report and try to use up all the time.
He will write the report and give it.
He will pull the fire alarm to get out of it.
