Out of my Mind Ch. 3

Why did Melody "explode" in the super market?

• Her mom wouldn't buy her any candy

• She was trying to tell her mom about some dangerous toys on the shelf

• Melody had to go to the bathroom and was trying to get her mom's attention

• Melody wanted to go home and wanted to tell her mom

What is special about Melody's memory?

• She only remembers music

• She only remembers TV commercials

• She can't remember anything

• She has a photographic memory

How did Melody know the toys in the store were dangerous?

• She watched on the news that they had lead paint

• She read a newspaper that said they were dangerous

• Her mom told her they had lead paint

• She didn't know, it was a guess

How does Melody's dad talk to her differently than her mom?

• Her dad uses a lot of baby talk

• Her dad talks to her like an adult, no baby talk

• Her mom talks to her like an adult, no baby talk

• Her mom talks to her like a friend, not a daughter

What does Melody call her "tornado explosions"?

• When her mind is "exploding" with lots of new ideas

• She acts like a tornado and spins around

• When she is really angry, she explodes by yelling, kicking, and flailing

• When she is happy, she explodes with laughter

Why can't Melody sit up on her own or hold the stuffed cat?

• She does not want to

• Her parents never taught her how

• She prefers to lay down and does not like the cat

• She has no balance or motor skills