Monday, April 1, 2013

Elvira and Melody

Read Chapters 16-20 (pages 139-184) of Out of My Mind and comment with your responses to these questions:

1. Who (or what) is Elvira?

2. How do Melody's classmates begin to treat her differently after she gets Elvira?

3. What huge mistake did Mr. Dimming make about Melody?

4. What's your prediction...do you think Melody will make the team?

14 comments:

  1. Elizabeth Bennett 6th Period
    1. Elvira is Melody's Medi-Talker.
    2. At first, most of the classmates think that it's pretty cool. But soon, they start using it against her.
    3. Mr. Dimming thinks that Melody is really not the smartest, even though she is, just because she has C.P.
    4. I think that Melody will make the team, but Mr. Dimming will be a little upset about it.

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  2. 1. Elvira is melody's custom computer and a song.
    2. The Classmates think it is very cool, then get tired of it. (the computer)
    3. Mr. Dimming thinks that Melody is still not that smart. He thinks the computer is doing everything for her.
    4. I think she will make the team and be great at it.

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  3. Erica Anderson
    4th Period
    1. Elvira is a computer, music maker, and talking thingy that melody uses.
    2. The classmates think that it is really cool and a lot of them are happy for her.
    3. Mr. Dimming made the mistake of thinking that Melody was stupid, when she really isn't.
    4. I think she will make the team and get the highest score in the competition.

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  4. Roxie L.
    1st period
    1)Elvira is Melodys new computer
    2)Her classmates treat her more normal and crowds her to see the new computer work
    3)Mr. Dimming thought Melody wasnt as smart as the other kids because of her condition.
    4)I think melody will be the smartest on the team

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  5. Savanna J.
    1st Period.
    1.) Elvira is a computer, music player, and thingy that Melody uses to talk for her.
    2.) The classmates think it's pretty cool and like it a lot and are happy for her.
    3.) He made the mistake that Melody is stupid/dumb when she really isn't.
    4.)I think she has a shot at making the team if she applies herself enough I think she will make it.

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  6. Joi L.
    1st Period.
    1.) Elvira is her medi-talker.
    2.) They think its cool in the beginning.
    3.) He thinks Melody is slow and stupid, and shes very smart.
    4.) I think Mr. Dimming wont want her to make, but she will, therefor hell be disappointed.

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  7. Matthew Hamker
    1st
    1.Elvira is a computer that Melody uses to speak for her.
    2.Melodys class mates liked the new Elvira and they were happy for Melody.
    3. Mr. Dimmings thought that she wasn't capable of doing much he basically thought she was dumb.
    4. I think Melody will make the team.

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  8. Asia O.
    1st Period
    1. Elvira is Melody's Medi- Talker/ Computer that can sing and talk for her.
    2. Her classmates think the Medi- talker is pretty cool and then they start becoming mean to her about it.
    3. He believes that she isnt smart and the computer is making her seem as if she is.
    4. I believe that melody will make the team and she we will help her school go on to the next level which will be telvised.

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  9. Tony Dunn
    2nd
    1. Elvira is Melody's Medi-Talker.
    2. Her classmates think Elvira is cool but is gives Claire and Molly another reason to make fun of here.
    3. Mr.Dimming thinks Melody is not smart just because she has CP.
    4. I think she will make the team and show Mr.Dimminng she is smarter than most of the kids ing that school.

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  10. Chad W.
    3rd period
    1 It is a medi-talker.
    2 They like it first but then thinks its worse.
    3 thinks Melody is stupid/dumb.
    4 Ithink she will make the team.

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  11. Bailey Walker
    5th period
    1. Elvira is her Medi-Talker
    2. Her classmates think it is cool at first but then they come to think it gets annoying.
    3. Mr. Dimmings thinks that Melody isnt intelligent because she has a disablity.
    4. I think Melody will make the team because I am determinded in her and it would be a good turn in events for the book.

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  12. Raylen King
    5th period
    1.Elvira is Melody's medi talker.
    2.In the beginning her classmates think that it is cool but then they start thinking that it is annoying.
    3.Mr.Dimmings thinks that Melody can't be on the team because of her disability.
    4.I think that Melody will make the team because she doesnt seem like the type of person to give up easily even if she has a disability.

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  13. Jake B.
    1st Period
    1. El Vira is Melody's Medi-Talker that allows her to communicate with the outside-of-her mind world
    2. When Melody gets her Medi-Talker her classmates start to treat her like she's actually human and that's she actually there. But they also start to openly talk about her right in front of her face.
    3.Mr. Dimming made a conclusion on Melody based on what she looks like and not on what is in her brain; he treats Melody as if she's a baby- as if she had no knowledge whatsoever.
    4. I believe that Mr. Dimming will overcome his initial conclusion on Melody after he realizes she scored the highest on both tests. (haven't read ahead but Melody is just that smart), and I believe he will ask Melody to be on the team.

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  14. Brittany P.
    3rd period
    1. Elvira is Meldoy's Medi-Talker.
    2. Everyone loves it at first but then they don't like it anymore.
    3. I think Melody will make the team because she has been studying for a while. I don't think she will give up.

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