Writing by Unicorn
Which drink being teased in the story?
Pink Lemonade
What does Liliana ask you to imagine at the beginning of her piece "Things Normal People Just Don't Get About Dyslexia."
Imagine that you've worked for years to learn a new skill and that people assume you're not smart and can't do that skill.
Why was Sierra's third grade teacher nervous about helping her learn?
He wasn't sure he had the skills to help her but by the end of third grade she was reading above grade level!
Who helped Morgan check her spelling when she was a kid?
Her mom
What strength does Campbell's dyslexia give him?
The ability to understand complex systems
What does Pink Lemonade bring to the world?
Flavor!
What does Liliana say the first thing is that most people don't understand about dyslexics.
Most people don't understand how brilliant we can be!
What were some hidden benefits from COVID that Sierra described?
All of her classes were online so she didn't have to worry about being called on to read or singled out because of a mistake on a worksheet.
Who did Morgan ask to help her with her spelling once she got to college?
Her roommate Maggie
According to Campbell, how do non dyslexics go about solving large scale problems.
Through subdivision or by dividing the problems up into more "manageable" parts
In "Annoying Things People Say About Dyslexia" what does Addy try to tell her classmates.
That being dyslexic is not a bad thing.
Name 3 famous dyslexic people that Liliana writes about in her piece.
Possible answers include Walt Disney, Whoopie Goldburg, Richard Branson, and Albert Einstein.
Why was 7th grade more challenging for Sierra?
Everyone was figuring out how to learn in person while still following COVID guidelines. She also had multiple teachers that she had to make sure had a copy of her 504 plan and an extra meeting with her counselor.
What rumor did Maggie start spreading in college?
Maggie told everyone that Morgan was just a dumb jock.
What is the problem with analyzing large scale problems through subdivision?
When the smaller parts are pieced together, they no longer fit.
What word or words did the main character have a hard time spelling in "Songs That Help Me Grow?"
wedding cake
What does Liliana say is the second false assumption about dyslexics?
They assume we are underachievers
Why was 8th grade less difficult for Sierra?
She was prepared with suggestions for her 504.
What lesson did Morgan learn in college that she has worked hard to unlearn?
You always have to have the right answer
What does Campbell think about spelling "rules?"
They are inaccurate and an over simplification of the spelling system.
Explain the reason behind the title "Songs That Help Me Grow."
The author used song titles to explain her feelings throughout the story.
What does Liliana say is the moral of her story?
Don't make assumptions about dyslexics. Instead, ask them what their strengths are so that they can share their brilliant minds with the world.
What difficult situation did Sierra have to navigate at the end of 8th grade and have you ever had to advocate for yourself with a teacher too?
Sierra had to talk to her teacher about using Sierra's work as an example for a mistake she had made.
Morgan says she has worn a coat of perfection and a coat of curiosity. She likes the coat of curiosity much better!
What idea does Campbell urge his reader to discuss further?
The idea that avoiding the complexity of the English language is not the best way to teach dyslexic students.