Who
Who is the story about?
Molly Lou
What happened when Molly Lou moved to her new school?
Ronald started making fun of her.
Where does Molly Lou stack pennies?
On her teeth
How did Molly respond when Ronald teased her?
she didn't care
What does fumble mean?
to be clumsy with the hands--maybe to drop something
Who was Ronald Durkin?
the class bully
What did Ronald do after Mary Lou ignored his teasing?
He continued for a little bit and then gave up and became her friend.
Why did Molly Lou move to a new school?
she moved
What does foolish mean?
to feel silly or dumb?
Who teaches Molly Lou to believe in herself?
her grandma
What does Ronald bring to Molly Lou?
a penny
Why did Molly eventually stop teasing Molly?
He stopped because it wasn't bothering her so it wasn't fun.
Who can learn something from Molly Lou?
What did Molly Lou's grandmother teacher her that helped her in school?
to be herself no matter what others might think or say
How do you think Molly Lou felt when she found out she was moving?
sad and nervous--sad to leave her friends and grandma and nervous to meet new people
What do you think the author wants you to learn from Molly Lou?
The author wants you to learn to be yourself no matter what others say or do.
How might the story have been different if Molly had believed Ronald's mean comments?
He probably would have continued to be mean and they wouldn't have become friends.