O.O.M.M Chapters 17 - 19

Why does Melody describe her time at school as almost pleasant now?

• Melody is able to communicate with her classmates but she still is not included in social activities.
• Melody can use her communicator but she does not like having to use it.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Why did Melody win a Butterfinger?

• She won the Butterfinger because she answered every Trivia question correctly.
• She won the Butterfinger because she behaved well in class.

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CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

How do you think winning a Butterfinger made Melody feel? 

• Melody felt bad because the other students thought that she cheated just because she is disabled.
• Melody did not care because she answered all the questions correctly and it makes her look smart.

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CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Why do you think Melody’s dad was slightly nervous about her preparing for the quiz team?

• Melody's dad might be nervous because he knows Melody would not be accepted
• He might be nervous because he does not want Melody to compete.

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CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

“Words float easily in my head. But numbers seem to float to the bottom like rocks.” (p.165) What does Melody mean in these sentences?

• She struggles understanding math but has no problems with reading.
• She understands math much quicker than she understands words.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What did Melody do instead of going out for her inclusion classes?

• She studied for the Whiz Team tryouts.
• She stayed home to cry all day about how mean the students were to her.

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

What question does Melody get asked the most?

• "What's wrong with you?"
• "Why are you in a wheelchair?"

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CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

What response would Melody have for people like Claire and Molly if they asked the question "What's wrong with you?" ? 

• "We all have disabilities. What's yours?"
• "I have cerebral palsy. It limits my body but not my mind."

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

Why would Melody be afraid if she could fly? What does this tell you about Melody’s feelings towards her own life?

• She is afraid to fly because she would leave and never come back. Melody does not like her own life.
• She is afraid to fly because she is scared to fall. Melody does not like taking risks.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6