Vocabulary (give the word)
to be afraid of what might happen
anxious
dyslexia
a medical condition that makes it hard for a person to read, write or spell
what is Fefa's disability?
word-blindness or dyslexia
What is Ally's disability?
dyslexia
What is Melody's disability?
Melody has cerebral palsy.
insist
discouraged
having lost confidence or excitement about something
what is Fefa's biggest conflict in the text?
Learning to read
How does Ally view herself? Why?
Ally views herself as dumb because she can't read or write. She does things to get in trouble so she doesn't have to work.
How does Melody view herself? Why?
Melody views herself as very intelligent because she knows a lot of words and she has a photographic memory.
to refuse to obey
defy
relieved
feeling relaxed or happy because something difficult did not happen
what does Fefa think of herself at the beginning?
Fefa feels she is a burden and that she may never learn to read or write.
How do Ally's classmates view her? How does this affect her?
They think Ally is dumb, a freak, a loser. This affects her because it makes her think she is dumb, she feels like a loser.
How do others view Melody?
People view Melody as brain damaged and not smart. People think that because Melody can not communicate, she must not know anything.
very mentally or physically painful
agonizing
hopeful and confident about the future
what does Fefa feel about herself by the end?
Fefa has courage and feels that she can do anything if she keeps trying.
How do Ally's teachers view her? Why?
They view Ally as a trouble maker because she does things to get in trouble so she doesn't have to do work.
How do people's views make Melody feel?
Others' views make Melody feel frustrated and annoyed that people don't understand her but they also don't try to.
to say insulting things to someone in order to make them angry
taunt
ominous
suggesting something bad is going to happen
Her sisters also tease her. This makes her feel sad and irritated.
Her bother, Jose, believes in her and helps her learn. This makes her feel hopeful and happy.
Do people's views of Ally have a positive or negative impact on her life? Why?
People's views has a negative impact on her life because it makes her feel bad.
Do people's views of Melody have a positive or negative impact on her life? Why?
People's views have a negative impact on Melody because people underestimate her or believe in her.