What grade did Mrs. Thompson teach?
5th
Which student is she having problems with?
Teddy
What does he do in class?
he sleeps
Does he get good grades?
no
Does he interact with the other kids?
no
Did all of his previous teachers have the same concerns?
no
Did his first grade instructor have problems?
no
How about second?
no
When did his troubles start?
in second grade
Do you know why he was having trouble?
His mother was ill.
What did his third grade teacher say?
That his mother's death was hard and his dad didn't pay attention to him
Did his father help him?
no
How did Mrs. Thompson find all of this out?
She reviewed Teddy's file.
Did she try to help him after that?
yes
What did she do?
She paid particular attention to him.
Did it help?
yes
How?
He became one of the smartest children in the class.
Did he give her any gifts?
yes
what did he give her?
a rhinestone with some stones missing
When did he give her the gift?
at Christmas time
Would you consider him a "teacher's pet?"
yes