![]() ![]() ![]() Lobb reading in class? she memorized the story the night before How was Helen able to read so well in class? rabbits Louise had _in the backyard. she dressed a doll in a Mexican costume What did Helen do for her social studies project? Helen's mother Who liked to garden? the way he smelled What was it that bothered Helen about Warren? she did not have permission from her parents Why didn't Helen go to a special reading class? Bad Helen What was Helen's nickname? Old Yeller What book was Mr. Marshall's Room Where did Helen get moved at the start of the second semester? a t-shirt with skulls on it What did Helen buy at the Martins' garage sale? Barthe DeClements Who wrote Sixth Grade Can Really Kill You? called Helen by her nickname Mr. Sixth Grade Can Really Kill You Helen fears that lack of improvement in her reading may leave her stuck in the sixth grade forever, until a good teacher. Brier Elementary School What is the name of Helen's elementary school? her husband asked her to help him at work After Helen started going to Special Education, her mother felt unwanted until _. ![]()
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