Bullies and Friends
Melody has lots of people that support her, except:
- Mrs. V
- Catherine
- Molly
Molly
Which word best describes Melody's feelings about the Medi-Talker?
- freedom
- annoyed
- sad
Freedom
What is the author's purpose?
Which example from Chapter 3 is a similie?
My arms and legs get all tight and lash out like tree limbs in a storm.
The tornado took over. My arms became fighting sticks, my legs became weapons.
My arms and legs get all tight and lash out like tree limbs in a storm.
I am the teacher in charge of the Whiz Kids team.
Who is Mr. Dimming?
Which happens last in chronological order?
- Melody and Rose run into Claire and Molly.
- Mrs. V wins the essay contest and aquarium tickets.
- Melody invites Rose to join.
Melody and Rose run into Claire and Molly.
Who is the famous person that Melody compares herself to?
Stephen Hawking
What genre is Out of my Mind?
Fictional
What type of figurative language is this?
Even the birds are smiling.
- personification
- idiom
-hyperbole
Personification
I have cerebral palsy. I start the book having never spoken a word in my life. I have a little sister, a dog, and loving parents.
Who is Melody?
Give one way that Claire and Rose contrast from each other.
There are multiple answers.
Ex: Rose is friends with Melody, but Claire is Meoldy's bully.
At the beginning of the book, it is revealed that Melody wants to ________ more than anything else.
- watch TV
- walk around
- sing the song Elvira
- share her thoughts
Share her thoughts
What would be the best option for a different title for Out of My Mind?
- A Whole New World
- Melody Brooks
- Mrs. V's House
A Whole New World
What type of figurative language is this?
Mom was on a roll.
- personification
- idiom
-hyperbole
Idiom
I start every morning by going over the alphabet and listening to Old McDonald. Melody doesn't like me very much.
Who is Mrs. Billups?
Claire, Molly, and several other students accuse Catherine of helping Melody answer questions on the Whiz Kid practice quiz. What does Catherine do to resolve this problem?
She leaves and lets Melody take the quiz on her own.
What can you conclude about why Melody names her computer Elvira?
- The Medi-Talker can sing any song Melody wants it to.
- Both the Medi-Talker and the song make Melody feel extremely good.
- Melody names it because it is like a real person.
Both the Medi-Talker and the song make Melody feel extremely good.
What does the cover reveal about the book?
There can be multiple answers for this.
Ex: Ollie the fish and Melody are both confined and want to escape. Melody can kind of do this once she gets her Medi-Talker.
What type of figurative language is this?
Dr. Hugely, even though he had been to college for like, a million years, would never be smart enough to see inside of me.
- personification
- idiom
-hyperbole
Hyperbole
I am a girl scout and am on the Whiz Kid team. I see Melody and Rose at the aquarium. I don't think Melody is smart because of her disability.
The Whiz Kid team is made up of everyone except:
- Melody
- Rose
- Claire
- Susan
Susan
Which event happens first chronologically?
Melody joins the Whiz Kid team.
Melody gets a puppy.
Melody gets the Medi-Talker.
Melody gets a puppy.
Who is the author?
Sharon M. Draper
What type of figurative language is this?
Humpty Dumpty had more control than I do.
- simile
- metaphor
-alliteration
Metaphor
I am a student in H-5. I am almost twelve and I zoom around in my electric wheelchair. I know a lot about NASCAR and NASA.
Who is Freddy?