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Age Range
5 - 8
Genre
fiction
Copyright Year
1998-01-01
Page Count
48
Publisher
Philomel
Grade Level
K - 3rd
ISBN
9780399237324
Lexile
AD650
Themes
school life

Thank You, Mr. Falker

Written and Illustrated by Patricia Polacco
Trisha is very excited to start school, but is dismayed to find learning to read so challenging. She can’t make sense of the letters. Fortunately, her teacher, Mr. Falker, recognizes that she has dyslexia and gives her the help she needs. Based on author Patricia Polacco’s own experiences in school.
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Leveled Reading Passages in support of "Thank You, Mr. Falker"

This set of leveled reading passages can be used to supplement the book "Thank You, Mr. Falker."...
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Thank You, Mr. Falker: Word Search

After reading Thank You, Mr. Falker by Patricia Polacco, use this printable and interactive Word...
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Thank You, Mr. Falker: Criss Cross

After reading Thank You, Mr. Falker by Patricia Polacco, use this printable and interactive Criss...
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Leveled Reading Passage: Anne Sullivan (Easy)

After reading Thank You, Mr. Falker, choose from three leveled reading passages that relate in some...
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Leveled Reading Passage: Anne Sullivan (Medium)

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Leveled Reading Passage: Anne Sullivan (Hard)

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Thank you, Mr. Falker: Teacher Guide

Thank you, Mr. Falker is about how a teacher recognizes his student's artistic abilities as well as...
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Thank You, Mr. Falker: Guide to the Works of Patricia Polacco

Welcome to the Patricia Polacco Read-Aloud curriculum lesson plans. Patricia Polacco’s stories and...
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Thank You, Mr. Falker: Read Aloud Video with Jane Kaczmarek

Read aloud video of Thank you, Mr. Falker from Storyline Online. Read by actress Jane Kaczmarek.
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Age Range
5 - 8
Genre
fiction
Copyright Year
1998-01-01
Page Count
48
Publisher
Philomel
Grade Level
K - 3rd
ISBN
9780399237324
Lexile
AD650
Themes
school life
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