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ZuluLast month, our class had the pleasure of reading the wondrous book Word Nerd ingeniously written by author Susin Nielsen. We had just finished the book a few weeks ago, and it is easily said that it was one of the best books we’ve ever read. With thoughtful characters, in-depth description, and clever plot twists, Susin Nielsen engraved a lively world full of wonders deeply into our thoughts, opening a new world of imagination for all of us.
While reading “Word Nerd”, our class and I did intricate character webs of our most memorable characters, and I did Ambrose, Amanda, Cosmo, and Irene for mine. We also did visualizations, where we drew out the scenes and characters Susin Nielsen illustrated in our minds on paper. Lastly, we made connections to her easy-to-relate-to world of characters, and we absolutely had no trouble with coming up with at least 2. Late last month, we stapled all of those together and drew a title page, making an official “Word Nerd” booklet, and we pinned onto our class bulletin board.
-Jessica
Note from Mrs. Millar:
We definitely found the joy in reading while immersed in Word Nerd! Division 2 were on the edge of their seats, wondering what was going to happen next. One lasting memory I will have of reading this book with you was at the end of Chapter 23, as Ambrose is about to be dropped off at home after the best day of his life. It says:
I got into the back of Cosmo’s car, feeling like a million bucks.
I had no idea that just five minutes later, everything would come crashing down around me. And that this time the Higher Power was either helping someone else, or he’d gone to bed early.
Because this time, there would be no miracle.
This time, I was screwed.
I stopped and asked you (the students) to make predictions. You thought that either Ambrose’s mom was going to find out he’d been lying to her, or that Silvio was going to show up and hurt/kill someone. I asked them which would be worse? And the students agreed that it would be worse for Ambrose to face the wrath of his mom! I thought that was amazing. It still makes me laugh.
Here are just a few examples of the amazing work you did in your booklets.
Leave a comment and tell me your favourite parts or lasting memories of Word Nerd.
My favourite part of Word Nerd was when Cosmo show up on the door of the Economopolys and Ambrose open the door and Cosmo ask’s who the are you
I loved reading Word Nerd with the class and my favourite part is when Ambros was playing Scrabble at Granville island, a cop told him to stop playing people for money if he did not have a permit so he left and when the cop left he went right across the street and set it up. That was my favourite part because it was very funny and he kept winning by at least 100 points.
my favourite part was when Cosmo was going somewhere and Ambrous had sneaked into the back of the car and went with Cosmo to a rough neighbourhood. At the end Cosmo asked for something from these 2 guys and one of the guys say you want some for the kid too then, Cosmo looked and saw Ambrous he decided to leave empty handed but with Ambrous of course.
My favourite moment was when Ambrose jumped on silvio’s head and used the trophy to hit him. It was soooo hilarious! Word Nerd is one of the best books I read.
My favorite part was when Cosmo and Ambrose sang a song to Amanda
This book was awe-inspiring; every page brought a new sensation. One of my favourite parts from this book was the fight with Silvio. I loved every epic and awkward moment in the mini action scene; I laughed so hard when Ambrose wet his pants.
-Ben
my favourite part was when ever Ambrose gets nervous he needs to take a diarrhea poop.
wow! that was a nice little message Jessica. I do not really have a favourite part because the whole book was my favourite part it was great but the ever lasting memory was everytime Ambrose had a Diarrhea poo.
The book was a fascinating book with words that enslaved the reader to the book. One of my favourite part/memory of the book is when Ambrose saw cosmos for the first time, a huge muscular guy and he was like who are you? When Cosmos said the exact same thing before he said it. He LACKED so much social skill in this book it was pretty funny! ^-^
I like how Jessica describe how we like the book and the booklets.
well done Jessica, I really enjoyed reading the guest post from the blog. for me, my favourite part of the book is when Ambrose is going for a diarrhea poo!
My favourite part of the book is when Ambrose sprays everybody with the hose.
My favourite part in the book Word Nerd was when Cosmo and Ambrose were wearing tuxedos and singing in front of Amanda’s house.
i think i had trouble making connections… but I really like how descriptive your writing is!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Word Nerd was so funny because Ambrose lacks a lot of social skills so he would make everybody feel awkward, especially Cosmo. I’m pretty sure my absolute favourite part was when Ambrose got nervous or scared and he would have to “diarrhea poo!”
I loved this book and it is very hard for me to find a book that i truly love but this book was great.i never wanted to stop reading and i wish the book kept going.Word Nerd was SO funny and i have never laughed more in my life.My favourite part was when Ambrose and Cosmo were in the car and Ambrose said the only reason why you want to go back to the scrabble club is because you are in love with Amanda “Cosmo said well you cant blame me she is really cute”
My favourite part was when Ambrose opened the door to find Silvio. Ambrose was so scared that he felt like he was going to go poo. This is my favourite part in the book because it is so funny.
My favourite part was when Ambrose and Cosmo were in the car and Ambrose said the only reason why you want to go back to the scrabble club is because you are in love with Amanda “Cosmo said well you cant blame me she is really cute”
My favourite part is when Ambrose ran away because his mom said that they were moving away. I enjoyed this part because it is touching of how loyal Ambrose is to his friends, I liked how he tried to get some money by playing scrabble. It was funny.
My favourite part of the book was when Ambrose said something that hurts other people’s feelings, it was so funny!
My Favorite part of the book was when Cosmo lied to Amanda and dragged Ambrose in to it as his little brother
My favourite part of this amazing book is when the fight happened, and also at the police station ambrose’s mom was going crazy hearing ambrose saying the truth.
My favourite part of Word Nerd was when Ambrose was in his rocket ship pyjamas with a big hole in the middle and it just made the part where he talks to his mom about moving hilarious.
My favourite part of the book was when Ambrose and Cosmo went to Amanda’s house and were wearing tuxedos then sang to Amanda from the ground. My least favourite part was when Irene said Ambrose couldn’t hang out with Cosmo anymore and when Silvio broke Ambrose’s trophy.
My least favourite part was when Irene said Ambrose couldn’t hang out with Cosmo anymore and when Silvio broke Ambrose’s trophy.
My absolute favourite moment from “Word Nerd” was when Ambrose bumped into the 3 stooges outside the scrabble tournament; when he pulled out the baguette and squawked out ninja sounds, I doubled over with laughter. Author Susin Nielsen always makes me laugh by simply putting a twist in her writing.