Ally
Which learning disorder does Ally have?
Dyslexia
What does Keisha want to do when she grows up?
She wants to be a baker and own a bakery.
Which shirt does Albert wear every day?
FLINT
What signal does Mr Daniels share with Oliver to help him stay focused?
He pulls on his own earlobe.
What is a wooden nickel day and a silver dollar day?
A really bad day...wooden nickel
A really good day...silver dollar
Who are Ally's best friends?
Keisha and Albert
What did her cupcake say on the inside?
YUM
Why does Albert have bruises?
Boys are beating him up every day.
What does Mr. Daniels call his students?
FANTASTICOS
Who was Ally's brother?
Travis
Where is Ally's dad?
He is in the military. He is deployed.
Why does Keisha say, "I just don't get it Albert. What in the world would it take for you to fight back?"
She wants him to stick up for himself.
Which animal did Albert compare himself to? Why?
An elephant
He has thick skin.
What game does Mr. Daniels want Ally to learn to play?
Chess
What did Travis like to do as a hobby?
He liked to restore old Coke machines and/or collect coins.
What did Ally give to Mrs. Hall that really upset her? Why did she give it to her?
A sympathy card
She liked the yellow flower and thought it would make her teacher happy. She didn't know that it was a sympathy card because she couldn't read.
When Mr. Daniels moved the seats around, who did Keisha end up sitting next to in the classroom?
Ally
What does Albert want to be when he grows up?
Scientist/ He wants to change the world!
The teacher was going to have a baby. Her name was Mrs. Hall.
Why did Ally have mind movies? What are mind movies?
She used it to escape a situation.
Imagination...watching scenes play out in her mind.
What is Ally's notebook called?
Sketchbook of Impossible Things
How did Keisha and Ally become friends?
Ally breaks off some flowers from her bouquet when the teacher takes Keisha's away.
Who does Albert eat with every day?
Ally and Keisha
Name something that makes Mr Daniels a good teacher.
He listens to the students. He tries to help them as individuals. He makes learning fun. He uses different tools to help everyone learn. He cares about his students.
Who else do you think has Dyslexia? What are some clues?
Travis, he says that he doesn't do so well with schoolwork. He doesn't help Ally with her work.