Out of My Mind Chapters 13 - 16

Front

What is the official name of the new communication technology that Melody orders for delivery?

Back

Medi-Talker

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RI.1.4

Front

What do Melody's parents do when the machine finally gets delivered?

Back

They give Mrs. V and Melody permission to rip into the box even though they won't be there to see it.

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

Front

What secret does Melody want to keep from her teachers about the Medi-Talker?

Back

That she can now do math.

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.1.1

Front

Which joke does Melody choose to tell her class?

Back

"Knock, knock!" [Who's there?] "Isabel." [Isabel who?] "Isabel out of order? I had to knock!"

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

Front

How does Melody describe the machine when Mrs. V and she open the box?

Back

She uses a simile, saying the machine was like "a butterfly ready to unfold its wings...".

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

Front

What is a simile?

Back

A figure of speech that compares two different things using 'like' or 'as'.

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Front

Why is the Medi-Talker important for Melody?

Back

It allows her to communicate and express herself more effectively.

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.8.6

Front

What does Melody's use of humor in class demonstrate?

Back

It shows her desire to connect with her classmates and share her personality.

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

Front

What does the delivery of the Medi-Talker symbolize for Melody?

Back

It symbolizes hope and new opportunities for communication.

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

Front

How does Melody feel about using the Medi-Talker for the first time?

Back

She feels excited and nervous about the possibilities it brings.

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.4.3