Understanding 'Out of My Mind' by Sharon M. Draper

What color combinations does Mrs. Valencia use for her dresses?

• Red and blue

• Green and yellow

• Pink, red, peach, cinnamon, orange, purple

• Black and white

What was Mrs. Valencia's profession before taking care of Melody?

• Engineer

• Artist

• Nurse

• Teacher

How did Mrs. Valencia encourage Melody to move?

• By offering treats

• By playing loud music

• By reading stories

• By singing songs

What was Melody's first major physical achievement with Mrs. Valencia?

• Jumping

• Rolling over

• Standing

• Walking

What device did Melody relate to after watching a documentary?

• A communication board

• A wheelchair

• A television

• A computer

What did Melody want more than anything else?

• To talk

• To read

• To run

• To walk

How does Melody describe the music she hears?

• As loud

• As colorful

• As soft

• As rhythmic

What unique experience did Mrs. Valencia provide Melody during a rainy day?

• Drawing pictures of rain

• Watching a movie

• Listening to rain sounds

• Playing in the rain