Understanding 'Thank You, Mr. Falker'

The video tells the story of Trisha, a young girl who struggles with reading due to dyslexia. Despite her love for books, she feels different and dumb compared to her peers. Her supportive family, especially her grandmother, encourages her. After moving to a new school, she faces bullying but finds hope in Mr. Falker, a teacher who recognizes her potential. With his help, Trisha learns to read, transforming her life. The story concludes with Trisha, now an author, expressing gratitude to Mr. Falker for his impact on her life.

What does the honey on the book cover symbolize?

• The texture of learning

• The sweetness of knowledge

• The stickiness of situations

• The color of wisdom

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Why did Trisha feel different from other kids at school?

• She was new to the school

• She liked different books

• She struggled with reading

• She could draw very well

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What was Trisha's coping mechanism for her challenges at school?

• Talking to friends

• Playing sports

• Drawing and dreaming

• Avoiding school

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How did Trisha's classmates react to her reading struggles?

• They laughed at her

• They ignored her

• They encouraged her

• They helped her read

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What major change happened in Trisha's life before moving to California?

• She learned to read

• Her grandparents passed away

• She won a drawing competition

• Her mother got a new job

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What did Mr. Falker do to help Trisha feel better at school?

• He taught her privately

• He scolded her

• He gave her extra homework

• He ignored the bullies

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What did Trisha do to avoid bullies during recess?

• Fought back

• Ran away from school

• Hid under the stairwell

• Stayed in the classroom

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How did Trisha finally begin to read?

• She memorized texts

• She practiced with her brother

• Mr. Falker helped her recognize letters and words

• She took a special medicine

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What did Trisha do after she was able to read a paragraph on her own?

• She wrote a letter to Mr. Falker

• She ran home to taste honey

• She celebrated with her friends

• She told her mother

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What career did Trisha choose when she grew up?

• A children's book author

• A librarian

• A teacher like her mother

• A painter

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