Out of My Heart (part 1)

Why is Melody excited at the beginning of the book?

• She’s getting a new wheelchair

• She’s going to a special summer camp

• Her family is moving

• She’s starting a new school

What is different about the camp Melody wants to go to?

• It’s for kids who love science

• It’s located in a different country

• It’s designed for kids with physical disabilities

• It’s only for children who are non-verbal

How does Melody find out about the summer camp?

• From her teacher at school

• While reading a flyer

• From a television commercial

• While browsing the internet

What concern does Melody’s mom have about sending her to camp?

• She thinks it’s too far away

• She’s worried about Melody’s safety and independence

• She doesn’t like the camp’s director

• She believes Melody isn’t ready academically

What does Melody hope to experience at camp?

• Making friends and feeling more independent

• Winning awards and medals

• Proving she can beat other campers in sports

• Learning how to speak

Which of the following best describes Melody’s personality in the first chapters?

• Quiet and unsure

• Shy but hopeful

• Bold, curious, and determined

• Nervous and passive

What tool does Melody rely on to communicate?

• A notepad

• A sign language interpreter

• A communication device (talker)

• A family member who speaks for her

How does Melody feel when thinking about leaving home for camp?

• Completely calm

• Angry and defiant

• Nervous but excited

• Indifferent

What does Melody say she wants more than anything?

• To be a famous author

• To feel normal and included

• To win at camp competitions

• To get a new communication device

What is one theme introduced in the early chapters of the book?

• Overcoming fear and finding independence

• Fighting for justice

• Learning new academic skills

• Traveling to new places