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