Students, we have a guest blogger that will be joining us while we blog about the book, Out of My Mind. Here is a note from her:
Hi guys!
My name is Holly Kaupa. I'm a professor of English at Grand Rapids Community College, where I've worked for the past four years. I also have cerebral palsy and use a power wheelchair, just like Melody in "Out Of My Mind."
I was born 10 weeks early and weighed just 2 pounds, 7 ounces at birth. It's important to know that cerebral palsy doesn't always impact people in the same way, so while I can't walk, I can speak pretty clearly (unlike Melody). Even so, I need help dressing, bathing, and making food to eat every day. Luckily, I have a few wonderful caregivers who come to my apartment every day to help!
In school I really struggled with certain subjects: math, science, art. But just like Melody, once I found the thing I was good at, life got a lot easier. I'm a college professor now, and sometimes people think that since I'm in a wheelchair that I must not be smart. I loved "Out Of My Mind" because Melody's message is so similar to mine: just because SOME parts of your brain struggle to function correctly doesn't mean you can't be brilliant!
Thanks for reading! Looking forward to interacting with you!
One Book, One City for Kids is an annual reading program that encourages all 5th graders in the city to read and discuss the same book. The program also strives to encourage a lifelong love of reading among students, to inspire readers to bring story ideas and themes to life through discussion, and to build collaborative ties between public libraries, school libraries, and area schools. This year the entire city will be reading Out of My Mind by Sharon M. Draper.
Tuesday, January 31, 2017
Monday, January 30, 2017
MELODY'S COMPUTER
January 30, 2017
How does Melody's computer change her life, her outlook, and her potential? Why does she name it Elvira?
Friday, January 27, 2017
Wednesday, January 25, 2017
COMPARISIONS
January 25, 2017
Make a comparison between Ollie's life, the life of the fish in the aquarium, and Melody's life. Support your answer with specific details from the text.
Monday, January 23, 2017
TRIP TO AQUARIUM
January 23, 2017
What does Melody learn about friendship during the trip to the aquarium?
Friday, January 20, 2017
CHARACTER INTERACTIONS
January 20, 2017
Compare and contrast the two characters in the text. Describe their interactions with Melody.
Wednesday, January 18, 2017
Melody Versus the World
At the end of chapter 19 Melody says, "I believe in me. And my family does. And Mrs. V. It's the rest of the world I'm not so sure of."
What does Melody mean by when she says this?
What does Melody mean by when she says this?
Tuesday, January 17, 2017
FRIENDSHIP
January 17, 2017
Describe Melody's deep, unrealized need for a friend using specific details from the text.
Friday, January 13, 2017
SCHOOL INCLUSION PROGRAM
January 13, 2017
How does the inclusion program change Melody's experience? Describe both the positive and the negative results of the program.
Wednesday, January 11, 2017
Tuesday, January 10, 2017
FAMILY DYNAMICS
January 10, 2017
Describe how the introduction of Penny as a character changes the family dynamics.
Friday, January 6, 2017
FEELINGS OVER OLLIE
January 6, 2017
Describe Melody's feelings when she is unable to tell her mother what really happened to Ollie?
Thursday, January 5, 2017
OLLIE THE FISH
January 5, 2017
What is significant about the story of Ollie the Fish? How does Ollie's life mirror Melody's?
Monday, January 2, 2017
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