Melody
Cerebral Palsy limits Melody's body and mind?
True or False
False
Why is Melody's new chair important?
A: more people talk to her
B: it cannot be broken
C: it gives her more freedom
D: it makes her more confident when talking to others
C: it gives her more freedom
How does Catherine help Melody?
A: she helps her eat at school
B: she gives her answers
C: she encourages her to speak more
A: she helps her eat at school
Who is an advocate for Melody?
A: Mr. Dimming
B: Mrs. V
B: Mrs. V
Why doesn't Melody feel like part of the Whiz Kids team?
A: the other kids don't like her
B: Other members are jealous
C: everyone talks fast, but she can't
C: everyone talks fast, but she can't
Even though the Medi-Talker has helped Melody's experience at school, what does she continue to struggle with?
A: communication
B: friendships
C: grades
B: friendships
What is 1 way Mrs. V helps Melody?
A: helps her take her first steps
B: how to control her tornado explosions
C: taught her new words
C: taught her new words
When does Melody feel the most seen?
A: when people talk directly to her
B: when people talk about her in front of her
C: when people talk to others and ignore her
A: when people talk directly to her
How did Melody communicate at the beginning of the book?
A: verbally
B: sign language
C: icons/communication board
D: a communication device
C: icons/communication board
Why did Melody leave the restaurant hungry?
A: She did not like the food?
B: She felt embarrassed eating in front of her classmates
C: the other kids were rude to her
B: She felt embarrassed eating in front of her classmates
What important thing did Butterscotch help Melody with?
A: Led her home when she was lost
B: Got help when she fell out of her chair
C: Makes her smile when she is crying
B: Got help when she fell out of her chair
What is an inclusion class?
A: there are general education students
B: there are students who need a little more help/accommodations
C: both A and B
C: both A and B -there are general education students and there are students who need a little more help/accommodations
What is an example of symptoms of Melody's disability?
A: The tornado took over. My arms became fighting sticks, my legs became weapons. (chapter 3)
B: I began to recognize noises and smells and tastes. (chapter 2)
C: Thoughts need words. Words need a voice. (chapter 2)
A: The tornado took over. My arms became fighting sticks, my legs became weapons. (chapter 3)
Why was Melody bothered by the newspaper article about the Whiz Kids team?
A: she feels that it's a horrible picture
B: she thinks the other kids will be upset that the attention is on her
C: the information in the article makes her look unintelligent
B: she thinks the other kids will be upset that the attention is on her
Why did Melody like Paul, the stage manager?
A: He had on a Bengals shirt
B: He gave her the answers
C: He told Melody she is intelligent and beautiful
D: He spoke directly to Melody
D: He spoke directly to Melody
How does Melody feel about her inclusion classes?
Excited, but nervous
At the end of the book, how does Melody communicate?
A: verbally
B: sign language
C: icons/communication board
D: a communication device
D: a communication device
When Melody and her family come home from the airport, how did Melody feel?
A: elated that they won the quiz bowl
B: disappointed, but she understood
C: upset, and she went straight to bed
D: she was angry and had a tornado explosion
C: upset, and she went straight to bed
How is Melody's experience with her goldfish similar to the accident with Penny?
A: they both wanted their freedom
B: someone got hurt in both incidents, because of Melody
C: Melody's mom got mad at her during both accidents
D: Melody wanted to help in both situations, but couldn't
D: Melody wanted to help in both situations, but couldn't
What are 3 ways you can welcome someone into an inclusion class?
Say "hi", sit by them, introduce yourself, talk to them outside of class, include them in conversations