What is the theme of the 6th grade nickname game?

The Sixth Grade Nickname Game is to always be yourself. That you don’t have to change yourself for other people to like you. So you should just be your self and it will be fine. Gordon Korman is trying to say that, sure nicknames are fun and cool to have, but you don’t need a nickname to be liked and have good friends.

What is Gordon Korman’s nickname?

Face it, there aren’t a lot of good nicknames for Gordon. People usually called me Gordie or Gord-o.

What class is Mr Hughes assigned to as a substitute teacher?

Plot summary He becomes a substitute teacher and is assigned to a fourth-grade class in a South Bronx school.

What happens in the 6th Grade Nickname Game?

A funny and fast-paced story about two best friends whose innocent game could make them not-so legendary, from New York Times bestselling author Gordon Korman. Best friends Jeff and Wiley are legends. There is practically no one in their school who hasn’t been nicknamed by the duo.

What was Gordon Korman’s purpose in writing ungifted?

I wrote UNGIFTED to play around with the idea that there’s a little bit of genius inside every kid, gifted program or no. Actually, THIS CAN’T BE HAPPENING AT MACDONALD HALL was kind of an accident.

What is the summary of ungifted?

The plot revolves around Donovan Curtis, a troublemaker that gets wrapped up in a major prank gone wrong. Due to an accident caused by the superintendent, Donovan gets sent to the Academy of Scholastic Distinction (ASD); a school for gifted and talented students.

What is Gordon Korman’s most popular book?

Score

1	I Want to Go Home! by Gordon Korman 4.49 avg rating — 2,355 ratings score: 1,994, and 20 people voted
2	This Can’t Be Happening at Macdonald Hall! (Macdonald Hall, #1) by Gordon Korman 4.14 avg rating — 2,501 ratings score: 1,472, and 15 people voted

What is the main conflict in ungifted?

Conflict. -The conflict in the story is that Donovan Curtis was in big trouble with the Superintendent. Dr. Schultz made a mistake by accidentally sending him to an Academy for honor and gifted students.

What level is ungifted?

Ungifted

Interest Level	Reading Level	Word Count
Grades 4 – 8	Grades 3 – 6	49680

What is Gordon Korman’s inspiration?

Now 42 years and 80 books later, he is still publishing.

Who is Gordon Korman’s wife?

Michelle Isersonm. 1996
Gordon Korman/Wife

What is the climax of ungifted?

The climax of the story is when Dr. Schultz finds Donovan and he has to clean up the Atlas statue. The climax was not really big in the story but that is the main turning point that occurs. He ends up being transferred back to his old high school.