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