Thank you, Mr. Falker, by Patricia Polacco, is a perfect Back-To-School (or any time) read aloud for students in grades 1-5. The “believe in yourself” theme sets the tone for student work habits and behavioral expectations in the classroom throughout the school year. The story provides many opportunities to celebrate diversity, examines the effects of teasing and bullying, and demonstrates how the important people in our lives help shape our personalities.PowerPoint presentations (.pdf format