Thank You Mr. Falker

What is the most likely reason Mr. Falker supports Trisha while she is struggling reading the book?

• he thinks she is a good student

• he wants to show her off to the class

• Mr. Falker wants Trisha to see how smart she truly is

• he wants the other kids to feel embarrassed for making fun of her

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CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

Read these sentences from the selection. 

“ … you don’t see letters or numbers the way other people do…. We’re going to change all that, girl. You’re going to read-I promise you that.” (pg. 30) What can the reader conclude about Mr. Falker from this sentence?

• He doesn’t realize that Trisha hates school.

• He realizes that Trisha is struggling and wants to help her.

• He makes her feel like she is smart and brave for getting through school.

• He understands that she can’t see the board and needs to move closer

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Read this sentence from page 8 

“Do you think I’m smart?”

What can the reader conclude about Trisha from this sentence?

• Trisha enjoys being complimented on her intelligence

• Trisha is doubtful in how smart she is

• Trisha is confused on whether or not she is smart

• Trisha loves when people tell her she is smart

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What does the information presented in the text suggest about how Trisha is feeling about school?

• Trisha enjoys being at school with her friends

• Trisha needs her family to support her at school

• Trisha feels comfortable in her class

• Trisha is struggling at school which is causing her to dislike being there

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CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1