Out of My Mind #1
How does Melody get around?
She uses a wheelchair.
What object in the classroom did Melody's mom break after she got upset at the teacher for treating Melody like a baby?
A CD
What does Melody wish other kids would do?
Say hi to her/be her friend
At this point in the story, how does Melody communicate?
She has a very simple communication board on her wheelchair. She points to the words.
What is Melody's problem?
She can't talk.
In chapter 8, Melody was really hungry. What type of food did she want? Did she get this food?
She really wanted a burger and shake from McDonald's. She didn't get it because her dad did not understand what she was asking for.
She listens to them on tape
Who is telling this story?
Melody
Who does Melody live with at this point in the story?
Her mom and dad
What does Melody love to listen to?
Music.
When Melody was upset at school, who did Mrs. Billup call to help?
Her mom
What was Melody's fish's name?
When Melody kicks and screams, how is she feeling?
Mad/Angry/Sad/Frustrated
How old is Melody?
10, almost 11.
No, she wants MORE!
What does Melody want to do?
Read and talk like other kids.
What grade is Melody in?
5th
What type of pet did Melody get for her birthday?
A new puppy!
What are the two main things that make Melody upset?
1) When people can't understand her
2) When she can't do things by herself
When Melody was in her classroom, she got really upset and her mom had to come to the school. WHY was she upset?
(i.e. listening to babyish songs, rainbows and butterflies on walls, learning the alphabet)
What are there a lot of in Melody's head?
Words
How does Melody feel about the way her classroom looks?
She doesn't like it!
When Melody gets upset, sometimes, she yells and kicks, and cries. She calls there her ____________________.
Tornado Explosions
What was it hard for Melody to see her sister do?
Everything that she can't (walk, talk)
Her parents (mom & dad)
Who watches Melody while her parents work?
a) Mrs. V
b) Dr. Hugely
c) the mailman
a) Mrs. V
What did Mrs. Billup do after Melody's mom yelled at her?
She quit teaching
Who was Mrs. Billup?
Melody's third grade classroom teacher.
That she had brain damage and that she wouldn't be able to learn a lot.
In chapter 10, Melody starts working with a new teacher who helps her go to classes more independently. She is her teacher's helper. What was her name?
Catherine
Besides music, what class does Melody really love?
History
How did Melody try and help save her fish? What did her mom think happened?
Who became Melody's friend that she meets in Music class?
Rose
How did Melody's fish die?
He jumped out of his bowl.
In chapter 9, Melody got a new ____________________ that allowed her to move all by herself! She finally didn't need someone to push her everywhere.
An electric wheelchair
What is Melody's dog named?
Butterscotch