Out of My Mind tells the compelling story about a girl with cerebral palsy and a photographic memory who is determined to change how people view her disability. This instructional guide for literature provides engaging activities that incorporate the following research-based literacy skills: close r...

Out of My Mind tells the compelling story about a girl with cerebral palsy and a photographic memory who is determined to change how people view her disability. This instructional guide for literature provides engaging activities that incorporate the following research-based literacy skills: close reading tasks; text-based vocabulary practice; cross-curricular activities; text-dependent questions; reader response writing prompts; leveled comprehension questions; story elements comprehension tasks; diverse and relevant assessments. Strengthen your students' literacy skills by implementing this high-interest resource in your classroom!