How did most everyone in Room H-5 feel about the snowman that got put in their classroom everyday?

Not impressed, some of them even hated it!

They all loved it so much they cried when he had to be put away every year.

They thought he was just the best!!!

After Thanksgiving break, Rose brought a shiny new computer to school. This gave Melody an idea. What did Melody try to tell Catherine that she wanted?

Melody became very upset and jealous and had a tornado explosion.

In chapter 14, Catherine and Melody research computers. They find a computer that seems to be just what Melody needs to be able to communicate. What is the computer named?

They didn't find a computer at all.

What is the first sentence that Melody is able to actually speak to her Mom and Dad?

"Hi, Mom. Hi, Dad! I am so happy!"

Mark the two (2) answers that show this book takes place during modern times, but not quite currently?

Melody uses a motorized wheelchair

What does Melody want more than anything else?

Melody wants to express her thoughts.

Melody wants to get up and walk.

Melody wants to sing the song Elvira.

Melody wants to watch television.

Which of the following is an example of direct characterization?

Melody has a nice smile and deep dimples.

Melody sighs and turns her head.

Mom balls and unballs her fist.

Dad makes a face and leaves the room.

Which way is an example of a way Penny changes the family dynamics?

Melody's parents are full of energy.

Melody is parents want to send Melody to a home.

Which piece of evidence best supports Penny being a healthy, ordinary child?

"She sat up exactly when infants are supposed to, rolled over right on schedule, and crawled on cue."

"Dad still did our nighttime reading..."

"With two kids in the house, our family routines changed."

What can be inferred by the way Rose acts when she sees Molly and Claire at the aquarium?

rose is embarrassed to be with Melody.

Rose is pretending to babysit Penny.

Rose would rather be with the Girl Scouts.

Rose wants to stand up for Melody.

How are Mrs. Shannon and Mrs. Billups different?

Mrs. Shannon wanted her students to shine, but Mrs. Billups treated her students like babies.

Mrs. Shannon and Mrs. Billups are both teachers.

Out of My Mind by Sharon Draper Chapters 1-15

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English

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KG - University

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CCSS

RL.4.3, RL.5.3, RI.K.1

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This quiz comprehensively assesses middle school students' reading comprehension and literary analysis skills for Sharon Draper's novel "Out of My Mind," covering chapters 1-15. The questions target 6th to 8th grade reading levels and evaluate multiple layers of understanding, from basic plot recall and character identification to higher-order thinking skills including inference, characterization analysis, and figurative language recognition. Students need strong foundational reading skills to track narrative elements like point of view, setting, and character relationships, while also demonstrating critical thinking abilities to analyze character motivations, interpret textual evidence, and identify literary devices such as metaphor, hyperbole, and direct characterization. The quiz requires students to understand complex themes including disability representation, family dynamics, communication challenges, and personal growth, demanding both literal comprehension and the ability to draw meaningful conclusions from textual evidence. Created by Dawn Kuntzsch, an English teacher in the US who teaches grades K through University. This comprehensive assessment tool serves multiple instructional purposes throughout a literature unit, functioning effectively as a formative assessment to gauge student understanding, a review activity before summative evaluations, or homework to reinforce key concepts from the first half of the novel. Teachers can utilize this quiz as a warm-up activity to activate prior knowledge before continuing with later chapters, or as targeted practice for students who need additional support with character analysis and plot comprehension. The varied question types support differentiated instruction while addressing key Common Core State Standards including CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.6.1 (citing textual evidence), CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.6.3 (analyzing character development), CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.6.4 (determining meaning of figurative language), and CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.6.6 (explaining point of view), making it an essential tool for building the analytical reading skills middle school students need for literary success.

28 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Out of My Mind is told from who's point of view?

Melody

Mom

Dad

Mrs. Valencia

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Melody's disability is called...

Autism

Cerebral Palsy

Down Syndrome

Brain Damage

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.K.3

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Melody's little sister is named

Fanny

Grace

Princess

Penny

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RI.K.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.K.6

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Melody lives with....

Mom, Dad, Sister

Mom, Sister, Fish

Mom, Dad, Sister, Dog

Mom, Dad, Sister, Brother

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.9

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.K.9

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Melody first made friends with a girl named________

Ashley

Rose

Janice

Penny

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.K.3

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What is the name of Melody's class?

H-5

High 5

Room 5

Special 5 Class

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When the girls in music class were laughing, the teacher made them _________________.

Apologize

Do a wall-sit

Stand

Stand on their chairs

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

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Out of My Mind by Sharon Draper Chapters 1-15

28 questions

Out of My Mind is told from who's point of view?

Melody's disability is called...

Melody's little sister is named

Melody lives with....

Melody first made friends with a girl named________

What is the name of Melody's class?

When the girls in music class were laughing, the teacher made them _________________.

How did most everyone in Room H-5 feel about the snowman that got put in their classroom everyday?

What is the name of Melody's dog?

After Thanksgiving break, Rose brought a shiny new computer to school. This gave Melody an idea. What did Melody try to tell Catherine that she wanted?

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