Characters
This character continues to support Ally and helps her believe in herself.
Mr. Daniels?
Ally begins to feel more of this as she improves her reading.
confidence?
Ally continues improving in this important skill.
reading?
Believing in yourself is an example of this theme.
confidence?
This friend celebrates Ally’s progress and sticks by her side.
➡️ Keisha?
Ally no longer feels as much of this negative emotion about school.
fear?
Mr. Daniels uses creative methods to help Ally learn, such as this type of teaching.
hands-on/visual learning?
Understanding others’ struggles connects to this theme.
empathy?
This character also struggles but shows growth alongside Ally.
Albert?
Mr. Daniels helps Ally replace self-doubt with this mindset.
➡️ belief in herself?
Ally realizes she is not “dumb” but has this learning difference.
dyslexia?
Not giving up despite difficulty shows this theme.
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perseverance?
This character has often bullied Ally but becomes less central in this chapter.
Shay?
Ally starts to understand that her brain works in this unique way.
differently?
Ally’s inner thoughts begin shifting from negative to this.
positive?
Accepting differences highlights this theme.
acceptance?
This is the main character who is learning to read and gaining confidence.
Ally?
This emotion shows Ally is beginning to take pride in her progress.
pride?
This type of message is central in the chapter’s dialogue.
encouragement?
Learning in unique ways connects to this educational idea.
differentiated learning?