For George, it is probably an exciting experience. He clearly has some skill level with the alphabet because he is able to associate the "mmm" sound with the letter M. It is also helpful that David responds positively with encouraging phrases and gives each student the chance to answer. Children are more apt to participate when they feel encouraged.
On the other hand, Melaney is probably not as excited to be in the classroom. Unlike George and Elyssa, she does not have a foundation with sound and letter associations. She does not understand what the other children are saying and what it means. It is probably hard for her to see the other children actively engaging and seeming to know the answer and she does not. This scene goes on for 12 minutes, which can seem like an eternity to a first grader.
