OUT OF MY MIND
What part of Melody’s body worked perfectly?
Her thumbs
How did Kat know that bad news was coming at breakfast?
Dad had a slightly sheepish look on his face.
Where did Troy Andrews grow up?
New Orleans
How do you know Wesley was different? (3 things)
What do all three tales teach the reader?
Being greedy leads to trouble.
What was Melody’s biggest problem?
She cannot walk or speak.
What did Dad say to help Kat with her worries?
She was going to go to an international school.
What filled the streets during Mardi Gras?
Brass bands and parades
What is the lesson of this story?
Be yourself. You don't need to change yourself to make friends.
Why does Anansi visit the other animals in “Anansi’s Nine Suppers?”
To get food without working
How did Melody’s attitude change about rainy weather?
At first, she didn’t like the rainy weather and thought it was sticky and irritating, but later she thought it was awesome.
How does Kat's family feel about moving around?
Why did everyone call Troy “Trombone Shorty”?
Troy was so small that the trombone was twice his size.
Compared to the beginning of the story, what changes did we see in Wesley at the end of the story?
In the beginning, he had no friends and plenty of tormentors. At the end of the story, he had no shortage of friends (many friends).
What does Anansi do to avoid helping cooking at each house?
He tells them he's busy or has an errand.
How did Mrs. V help Melody learn to communicate better?
She added new words to the communication board.
Why is Kat feeling worried about moving to Japan?
Kat is worried because Japan is very different from England, and she is afraid of being an outsider at a new school.
What did Troy decide to do when he needed an instrument but didn’t have one?
He decided to make his own instrument with his friends.
What did Wesley use his plant for?
Why does Anansi tell Turtle to wash his hands?
Anansi tells Turtle to wash his hands so he can eat the yams by himself.
What did Melody realize while interacting with Mrs. V?
Mrs. V couldn't figure out everything that was on her mind.
What did Kat do differently on September 10th compared to the first day of school? Why did she do that?
Kat did not pin her hair back. She realized her hair was not a big deal.
Why is playing with Bo Diddley an important part of the story?
Troy realized he wanted to become a serious musician.
What are three things Wesley did to make his civilization?
How does Turtle trick Anansi in return?
Turtle invites Anansi to his underwater house knowing Anansi cannot sink. Then tells him to take off his coat, which had the rocks in it.