Out of My Mind by Sharon Draper Chapters 1-20

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Who is the main character in 'Out of My Mind'?

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Melody Brooks is the main character.

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What is Melody's main challenge?

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Melody has cerebral palsy, which affects her ability to walk and talk.

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What device helps Melody communicate?

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The Medi-Talker helps Melody communicate.

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What does the theme 'Don’t judge a book by its cover' mean in the story?

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It means that people should not make assumptions about others based on their appearance or disabilities.

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Who does Melody first tell about the Medi-Talker?

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Melody first tells Mrs. V about the Medi-Talker.

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What does Melody realize about other children when she hears the machine speak different languages?

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She realizes that many other children around the world have trouble communicating, just like she does.

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How does Melody show she cares about other children?

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Melody tries to warn her mom about poisonous blocks available for sale.

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What can be inferred about Claire and Molly's attitude towards Melody?

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They do not respect people who are different than them.

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What does Melody want to do with her intelligence?

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Melody wants to show others that she is intelligent despite her disabilities.

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What is a key message in 'Out of My Mind'?

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A key message is the importance of understanding and accepting people with disabilities.