Classroom Sharing and Presentation Activities

Ally, a student who struggles with reading, meets her new teacher, Mr. Daniels. Initially, she hopes he will be lenient, but she soon discovers he is different from her expectations. Mr. Daniels encourages the class to engage in activities that reveal their personalities and interests. Through these interactions, Ally learns more about her classmates and begins to see Mr. Daniels as a supportive figure who wants to help her succeed.

What does Ally hold in her hands while sitting on her bed?

• A copy of Alice in Wonderland

• A math textbook

• A diary

• A letter from her teacher

What does Ally hope Mr. Daniels will be like?

• A teacher who gives a lot of homework

• A young and energetic teacher

• A grandfatherly type with lollipops

• A strict disciplinarian

What does Mr. Daniels ask Ally to do that makes her feel heavy?

• Write a paragraph about herself

• Solve a math problem

• Draw a picture

• Read a book aloud

What does Ally say she likes about school?

• The subjects

• The cafeteria food

• The teachers

• Leaving

What does Mr. Daniels promise Ally regarding the office?

• He will send her there often

• They will deal with issues together

• He will involve Mrs. Silver

• He will give her a free pass

What does Mr. Daniels wear that surprises Ally?

• A dark jacket with a tie with colored circles

• A hat with a feather

• A bow tie with planets

• A sweater with stars

What is the easy way Mr. Daniels suggests to memorize the planets?

• Using a song

• A story about astronauts

• A rhyme about nachos

• A dance routine

What does Ally compare reading to?

• Swimming upstream

• Solving a puzzle

• Climbing a mountain

• Catching a falling object

What does Shay bring to share with the class?

• A toy she likes

• A book she loves

• A drawing she made

• A picture of her horse

What does Oliver plan to sell when he grows up?

• Hangers

• Lamps

• Books

• Toys