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Thank You, Mr. Falker — A Read-Aloud Story
A Storyline Online read-aloud of Patricia Polacco's 'Thank You, Mr. Falker,' read by Jane Kaczmarek. Based on the author's own life, it tells of a girl who struggles to read until a caring teacher helps her.
How it works
- Press play to start the video.
- Videos 5 minutes or longer pause once or twice for a quick check. Get it right and you're on your way. If not, you'll see a friendly explanation and the video simply keeps going. Short videos skip the checks.
- At the end there's a 3-question test. Score 60% or more to complete the lesson, and 80% or more to master it. You can always watch again and try for a higher score.