Thank You, Mr. Falker

What is the main idea of "Thank You, Mr. Falker"?

• A girl learns to play the piano with her teacher's help.

• A young girl overcomes her struggles with reading thanks to a caring teacher.

• A teacher moves to a new school and makes new friends.

• A student wins a spelling bee competition.

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CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

Which character helps Trisha the most in the story?

• Her mother

• Mr. Falker

• Her classmates

• The principal

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CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

How does Trisha feel at the beginning of the story about reading?

• Excited and confident

• Nervous and embarrassed

• Angry and upset

• Bored and uninterested

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.7.3

What is one way Mr. Falker helps Trisha?

• He gives her extra homework.

• He teaches her to read in a kind and patient way.

• He asks her to read in front of the class.

• He ignores her struggles.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

Which of the following best describes the setting of "Thank You, Mr. Falker"?

• A farm in the countryside

• A school classroom

• A city park

• A library

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.1.3

How does Trisha change from the beginning to the end of the story?

• She becomes more shy and quiet.

• She becomes confident and proud of her reading.

• She decides to stop going to school.

• She becomes angry at her teacher.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.7.3

What problem does Trisha face in the story?

• She cannot find her favorite book.

• She struggles to learn how to read.

• She loses her pet.

• She moves to a new city.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

Which story element is MOST important in helping Trisha succeed?

• The school library

• The support of Mr. Falker

• The weather

• The school lunch

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.7.3

What lesson does Trisha learn by the end of the story?

• Reading is not important.

• With help and hard work, she can overcome challenges.

• Teachers do not care about students.

• It is better to give up when things are hard.

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CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

Which of the following best describes Mr. Falker’s character?

• Mean and impatient

• Kind and encouraging

• Strict and unfriendly

• Silly and careless

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.3.3