Out Of My Mind

Melody

• Has a disease called cerebral palsy
• Very smart but no one knows because she can't talk
• Only some people can understand her by her actions
• Mean girls in school make fun of her
• Very hard for her to make friends

Mrs. Valencia (Mrs. V.)

• Melody's neighbor
• Takes care of Melody
• Melody's mentor

Melody's Mom

• Loving personality
• Sometimes gets frustrated because she can't understand Melody's actions

Melody's Dad

• Loving just like Mom
• Protects Melody
• Gets mad when people make fun of her

Settings

Spaulding Street Elementary

Melody's House

Plot

Plot

• Melody is a very bright girl
• She can't talk, walk, feed herself, or go to the bathroom on her own
• Finally, Melody finds something to allow her to finally communicate with others
• Is everyone ready to hear her voice?

Conflict

Conflict

• Character vs. Society
• The kids at Melody's school don't like her because of her disability
• They think she doesn't deserve the same rights as the normal kids

Rating

Rating = 10 out of 10

• Inspiring
• Interesting
• Can picture in head
• Recommended for 10-12 year olds