Thank You Mr. Falker HMH M1W1 Lesson Substitution

Open Ended

Can you share a time when someone helped you overcome a challenge at school or in life?

Multiple Choice

Why do you think teachers can have a big impact on a student's life?

• Because they give homework

• Because they help students learn and grow

• Because they are always strict

• Because they only care about grades

Open Ended

How might the word 'torture' relate to the experiences of the character in 'Thank you, Mr. Falker'?

Multiple Choice

Which word from the images is most closely associated with being clever in a tricky or deceitful way?

• brilliant

• cunning

• odyssey

• identity

Multiple Choice

Which of the following words best describes a long and adventurous journey, as suggested by the images?

• odyssey

• fault

• torture

• cunning

Open Ended

In what ways could 'identity' be an important theme in the story 'Thank you, Mr. Falker'?

Multiple Select

Select all the words from the images that could describe a positive personal quality.

• brilliant

• cunning

• fault

• identity

Open Ended

How do the concepts of experience, wisdom, pursuit, and culture connect to the story 'Thank You, Mr. Falker'?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the main theme explored in the story 'Thank You, Mr. Falker' by Patricia Polacco?

• Overcoming challenges with support

• Learning about different cultures

• Exploring outer space

• Solving a mystery

Open Ended

What is one example of something that makes you who you are today?

Open Ended

How have your experiences shaped you?

Multiple Select

Which of the following are ways a person could 'lighten their load'?

• Asking for help

• Ignoring problems

• Sharing responsibilities

• Taking breaks

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT one of the three categories of identity mentioned in the knowledge map?

• Personal

• Cultural

• Experience

• Social

Multiple Select

Which of the following are questions you might ask when reading a story?

• When is this happening?

• Who is this person?

• Where in the text can I find an answer to my question?

• What is the author's favorite color?

Open Ended

What are some benefits of asking and answering questions before, during, and after reading a text?

Open Ended

Based on the title and illustrations of 'Thank You, Mr. Falker,' what do you think the main problem in this story will be?

Open Ended

Have you ever really wanted to learn to do something? How did you do it? Was it easy or difficult?

Open Ended

If you were in Trisha’s class, what would you do to help her?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes how Trisha feels when she is teased by her classmates?

• Confident and happy

• Sad and embarrassed

• Excited and proud

• Angry and powerful

Open Ended

What is the main problem Trisha faces at school, and how does it affect her feelings throughout the story?

Open Ended

What do you think will happen next after Mr. Falker talks to his class?

Multiple Select

Why do you think Mr. Falker wanted Trisha to write letters on the blackboard? Select all that apply.

• To help her practice writing

• To embarrass her in front of the class

• To encourage her and build her confidence

• To show the class she was struggling

Multiple Choice

How did Mr. Falker help the main character in the story?

• He gave her extra homework

• He ignored her struggles

• He helped her learn to read

• He sent her to another school

Open Ended

What is one important lesson you learned from the story 'Thank You, Mr. Falker'?