Thank you, Mr. Falker
Patricia Polacco
Description
A touching autobiographical story about Trisha, a young girl who struggles to learn to read and feels different from her classmates. With the support of a caring teacher, Mr. Falker, she discovers her strengths and overcomes her reading difficulties. This story highlights the power of perseverance, kindness, and the impact a teacher can have on a child's life.
Why This Book?
Thank You, Mr. Falker highlights the power of perseverance and kindness, and the impact caring teachers can have on a child’s life. The story follows Trisha, a young girl who struggles with reading and writing and feels discouraged by her difficulties. With Mr. Falker's support and understanding, she learns she has dyslexia and discovers strategies that help her succeed. The book provides an opportunity to discuss empathy, determination, self-confidence, and the importance of recognizing individual strengths.
Grade Levels
1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Literacy Skills
Making Connections, Character Analysis, Theme, Retelling, Summarizing, Inferring
Standards
Ask and answer questions, Describing characters, Central Message, Retelling Key Details, Use illustrations and details to understand characters and events, Collaborative discussions