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1. Willard P. Franklin was a _______ in the classroom, not interacting with his classmates or the teacher. 2. The teacher's attempts to establish a friendly relationship with Willard were met with _______. 3. The teacher announced the annual _________________ to help less fortunate people in the school district. 4. The students were encouraged to contribute to buy ______________________ for the needy. 5. The next day, almost everyone forgot to bring their contributions ___________ Willard P. Franklin.
loner
indifference
Christmas collection
food, clothing, and toys
except for
6. Willard contributed _______ to the collection, saying he didn’t need milk for lunch. 7. For a moment, Willard _________ before returning to his desk. 8. The teacher shared the incident with the ___________ after school. 9. The teacher believed Willard might be ready to ___________________________________. 10. The principal received a list of _____________________ through the Christmas collection.
two coins
smilied
principal
become a part of the world around him
poor families most in need
Why was Willard P. Franklin considered a loner in the classroom?
Willard was considered a loner because he existed in his own world, shutting out his classmates and the teacher, showing indifference to attempts at establishing a friendly relationship.
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How did Willard's act of contributing change the teacher's perception of him?
Willard's act of contributing, especially when almost everyone else forgot, and his statement about not needing milk for lunch, led the teacher to believe that Willard might be getting ready to become a part of the world around him, showing a hopeful sign of breaking his barrier of silence.
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Why was it surprising to find Willard P. Franklin and his family's names at the top of the list?
It was surprising because Willard, despite being from a family that was identified as in need, chose to contribute to the Christmas collection, showing his generosity and selflessness without r