Comprehension
Who is the main character?
Molly Lou Melon
How can you tell Molly Lou Melon is confident?
She smiles, stands tall, and follows her grandmother’s advice
What is the main lesson of the story?
Be yourself and believe in yourself
What are three traits of Molly Lou Melon?
Confident, brave, proud
What does “proud” mean?
Feeling good about yourself
Where does the story take place?
At Molly Lou Melon’s new school
Why does Ronald Durham tease her?
He may want attention or feel insecure
How does Molly Lou show confidence?
She does not let teasing upset her
How is Molly Lou different from others?
She looks and acts differently but embraces it
What does “confident” mean?
Believing in yourself
What problem does she have?
She is teased for the way she looks and acts.
How does she feel when she thinks of her grandmother?
Strong and confident
What does “stand tall” mean?
Be proud of who you are
How does she react to teasing?
She responds with confidence instead of sadness
What word best describes Molly Lou Melon?
Confident (answers may vary)
Who teases her?
Ronald Durham
What can you infer about the grandmother?
She is loving and gives helpful advice
Why is being unique important?
Everyone is special in their own way
How does Ronald act at the beginning?
He is mean and teasing
How do illustrations help the reader?
They show feelings and actions
How does the story end?
Ronald stops teasing, and Molly Lou stays confident
Why does Ronald change at the end?
He is influenced by Molly Lou’s confidence
What does the story teach about bullying?
Confidence can help stop bullying
How does Ronald change?
He becomes respectful and nicer
What is a word that shows strength in the story?
Brave (answers may vary)