Thank You, Mr. Falker

Patricia Polacco; Philomel 2001

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Trisha loves school until her inability in reading makes her feel dumb. Luckily, in the fifth grade, her teacher, Mr. Falker, uses his specialized skills to help her learn to read and overcome her problem.

Economic Concepts

Specialization
Goods and Services
Interdependence

Grade Levels

Primary (K-3)
Intermediate (4-6)

Teacher Tips for Using this Book

from Econ Ed

Description of Online Lesson, Thank You, Mr. Falker
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Students read the book and discuss the economics concepts through a set of questions and answers.

from EconEd

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