Ally escapes into mind movies as a relief from the situations she experiences.
When you read about a mind movie, list is hear and then tell us what you think this mind movie reveals about Ally?
There will be 6 - 7 total in the book.
Wednesday, April 12, 2017
Powerful Words pt 2 - Starts Day 1
As you read this book, what other powerful words or phrases describe the way Ally sees herself and the way others perceive her.
Tuesday, April 11, 2017
Saturday, April 8, 2017
Figurative Language - Starts Day 2
The author uses many comparisons throughout the story to make her message clear for readers. (We later learn that Albert
finds it helpful to think in comparisons or analogies.) Alert students to the use of figurative language.
On page 2, Ally says, “teachers are like the machines that take quarters for bouncy balls. You know what you’re going to get. Yet, you don’t know, too.”
What comparisons do you see throughout the story? Write those comparisons and their page in the book, and then what you think the comparisons mean.
On page 2, Ally says, “teachers are like the machines that take quarters for bouncy balls. You know what you’re going to get. Yet, you don’t know, too.”
What comparisons do you see throughout the story? Write those comparisons and their page in the book, and then what you think the comparisons mean.
Friday, March 31, 2017
The Birth of a Star - Day 11
Albert describes one of the colorful posters on his wall as “the birth of a star” (p. 181).
How does the friendship bond among Ally, Albert, and Keisha inspire each of them to believe in themselves?
In what ways do they accept each other for who they are?
How is it significant that Ally confides in them on page 183?
Make sure to use evidence of how the friends support one another from the reading.
How does the friendship bond among Ally, Albert, and Keisha inspire each of them to believe in themselves?
In what ways do they accept each other for who they are?
How is it significant that Ally confides in them on page 183?
Make sure to use evidence of how the friends support one another from the reading.
Albert Einstein
On page 158, Mr. Daniels inspires Ally with a quote sometimes attributed to Albert Einstein:
“Everyone is smart in different ways. But if you judge a fish on its ability to climb a tree, it will spend its whole life thinking it’s stupid.”
What is the meaning and purpose of this quote?
“Everyone is smart in different ways. But if you judge a fish on its ability to climb a tree, it will spend its whole life thinking it’s stupid.”
What is the meaning and purpose of this quote?
Thursday, March 30, 2017
Ally is your Ally. - Day 12
Albert makes a sign to support Ally for class president. ON page 203, he explains how he made use of her name as a homonym: "Ally is your Ally. Give her your vote!"
What is a homonym?
What are some more homonyms that you know?
What is a homonym?
What are some more homonyms that you know?
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