WorksheetsThank You, Mr Falker
Total questions: 26
Worksheet time: 13mins
How did Trisha feel about books when she was a young girl, before she started school?
She didn’t like books.
She loved books.
She didn’t know what a book was.
She didn’t dislike or like books.
What evidence supports how Trisha felt about books when she was a young girl?
“She loved being at school because she could draw.”
“Trisha, the littlest girl in the family, grew up loving books.”
“I’m not sure what a book is.”
“In first grade, you’ll learn to read.”
What could Trisha NOT do as well as the other first graders?
draw
read
sing
make friends
What are some obstacles that Trisha faced in the story before she learned how to read? Choose all that apply.
Numbers were hard for her to read, so she couldn’t add either
Other kids made fun of her for not being able to read or answer questions.
She was a terrible dancer.
She got in trouble in school all the time.
Some of the boys would call her dumb.
Why did Trisha and her family move from Michigan to California?
Trisha needed a tutor to help her learn to read.
Trisha’s family wanted to be closer to their family.
Trisha’s mother got a job as a teacher.
Trisha’s dad wanted to be closer to the ocean.
Mr. Falker found out that Trisha had difficulty reading. How did he discover her problem?
Trisha told him that she didn’t know how to read.
He had a meeting with Trisha’s mom and she told him.
She struggled to read a page of Charlotte’s Web in front of the class.
Eric told Mr. Falker that she couldn’t read.
What things did Eric do to Trisha? Choose all that apply.
He would pull her hair.
He would draw on her clothes.
He would call her, “Toad!”
He would throw food at her.
Why do you think Mr. Falker asked Trisha to play a game after school one day?
To cheer her up from the other students being mean to her
To see if he could beat her at playing a game
To see if she knew her letters and numbers
To see how well her math skills were
What did Mr. Falker promise Trisha?
He promised he would teach her math facts.
He promised she could be the line leader.
He promised he would teach her how to read.
He promised to help her make friends.
What activities did Trisha do to help her learn how to read? Choose all that apply.
She would make circles in the sand and big sponge circles on the blackboard.
She flicked letters on the screen and would shout the letters out.
She would trace letters in shaving cream on her desk.
She worked with wooden blocks and built words.
She went back to kindergarten for help from that teacher.
Who does the character Trisha represent in real life?
Mr. Falker’s daughter
The author, Patricia Palocco
The author’s daughter
A made-up character
Which of the following events happened FIRST in the story.
Trisha's family moved to California.
Trisha hid under the stairs during recess.
Trisha met with Mr. Falker and Miss Plessy every day for reading lessons.
Grandpa poured honey on a book.
Why did Trisha hide from Eric and the other children?
She liked to play hide-and-seek.
She didn't want to learn how to read.
She didn't want to eat lunch.
They teased her.
What is the MAIN message (moral or lesson) this story communicates to us?
Always listen to your grandparents.
With hard work and perseverance, you can learn to do hard things.
Being a good friend is important.
Teachers are helpful.
What setting did this story MOSTLY take place?
In the family's car.
On the playground.
In school.
On her grandparents' farm.
According to the text, what did Trisha see when she looked at a page?
wiggling shapes
words to sound out
pictures
kids laughing
What does "tears burning in her eyes" mean?
she had a rip in her eye
her eye was on fire
she was about to cry
the boy kicked sand in her eyes
What evidence from the text tells you that Mr. Falker kneeled in front of Trisha?
"she threw the sponge down and tried to run"
"But Mr. Falker caught her arm"
"and sank to his knees"
"in front of her"
What happens after Trisha reads a paragraph for the first time?
she throws the book down
She hugs Mr. Falker
She'd never seen the book before
Mr. Falker and Miss Plessy cried tears of joy
How did Mr. Falker make Trisha feel accepted?
He told her that he loved her art
He patted her on the back
He called kids out when they were mean to her
All of the above
Which of the following settings is NOT in the story?
family farm
school
home
store
Where did Trisha go to feel safe during recess?
by the teachers
under the slide
under the stairwell
to the bathroom
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
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
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
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
