Getting to Know Her
Who is the main character in the story?
Ally
What does the word Allies mean?
Friends or Someone on your side
What have we learned about Travis and his abilities?
He can't read
What wrote the “love note”?
Shay
What does Ally mean when she says, “Everyone has their own blocks to drag around. And they all feel heavy."
Everyone has troubles of their own
Where does Ally's mother work?
A restaurant
Who is the meanest character in our story?
Shay
Where was the poster located that Ally could not read?
The Principal's office
Mr. Daniel's teaches Ally to play what after school?
Chess
What did the letter that Ally delivered to Mrs. Silver say?
That she was student of the quarter
What does Ally's father do for a job?
Military
Who was beat up after school?
Albert
Who did Ally go along with making fun of with the other kids?
Albert
What is one of the bravest things you can do as a person?
Ask for help
What kind of card did Ally buy for her teacher?
A sympathy card
Why did Ally hate school so much?
Kids were mean to her
What do the kids pile on Shay's desk?
friendship bracelets
Who also struggles to read besides Ally?
Ally's brother
What does Ally mean when, on page 15 she says, “even I’m tired of me”?
She is tired of not being able to do what the other kids can
What nickname does Mr. Daniel's have for his students?
Fantasticos
What disability does Ally have?
dyslexia
Who are Ally's best friends?
Albert & Kiesha
Who was the world heavyweight boxer that struggles with reading?
Muhammad Ali
How did Mr. Daniels know Ally couldn't read?
By the type of card he bought on accident
Ally often imagined things as they were happening. How did she do that?
A movie in her mind