Ally's Experiences and Imagination

Ally, a sixth-grader, struggles with self-doubt and feels out of place at school. During a meeting with Mrs. Silver, the principal, Ally reflects on her challenges and internal conflicts. Despite Mrs. Silver's encouragement, Ally finds it difficult to express herself and struggles with reading. The story concludes with the introduction of a new teacher, Mr. Daniels, offering a glimmer of hope for change.

What grade is Ally in?

• Fourth grade

• Fifth grade

• Seventh grade

• Sixth grade

Why does Ally feel like a baby despite being in the highest grade?

• She is new to the school

• She struggles with schoolwork

• She misses her old friends

• She is the youngest in her class

What is Ally afraid of when Mrs. Silver asks her to speak?

• Saying something wrong

• Being laughed at

• Being ignored

• Being sent home

What does Ally wish she had with her in the principal's office?

• Her favorite book

• Her sketchbook

• Her diary

• Her phone

What is Ally's favorite drawing in her sketchbook?

• A dragon

• A snowman working in a furnace factory

• A flying car

• A talking tree

What does Ally wish she could do at school?

• Relax and not worry

• Be the top student

• Make more friends

• Join a sports team

What does Ally think about the possibility of doing something right?

• It's not important

• It's something she does often

• It's the craziest thing she could imagine

• It's easy

What does Mrs. Silver suggest Ally needs to do?

• Join a club

• Make some changes

• Improve her grades

• Make new friends

How does Ally describe Mrs. Silver's talking?

• Like a whisper

• Like background noise

• Like a lecture

• Like a song

What does Ally think about her ability to do things right?

• She is confident

• She is unsure

• She thinks it's impossible

• She doesn't care