Introductory PowerPoint - Out of my Mind by Sharon Draper. Introduces the characters, setting, and plot of the story to build student interest in the book prior to reading. Includes a link to a video trailer, some vocabulary words that students may need to know for better understanding, including tier 2 vocabulary terms. Also includes a link to a video short of the author discussing her book. Preview the book with this PowerPoint and get your students interested in this award-winning book! 20 slides. The book is about an eleven-year-old girl who has a photographic memory, but since she was born with cerebral palsy, Melody, 10, has never spoken a word. She is a brilliant fifth grader trapped in an uncontrollable body. Like Wonder, this is a great book to raise awareness of students with special needs. Please see full preview. Note: animations do not show in the preview. CCSSCCRA.R.3 Analyze how and why individuals, events, and ideas develop and interact over the course of a text. CCSSCCRA.R.6 Assess how point of view or purpose shapes the content and style of a text. CCSSCCRA.R.9 Analyze how two or more texts address similar themes or topics in order to build knowledge or to compare the approaches the authors take. CCSSCCRA.R.10 Read and comprehend complex literary and informational texts independently and proficiently. Related Products ⭐ Reading Belief Statements Poster Set ⭐ Reading Book Activities - Internet Task Cards Be the first to know about my new discounts, freebies and product launches: • Look for the green star near the top of any page within my store and click it to become a follower or click HERE. All new products are 50% off for 48 hours. How to get TPT credit to use on future purchases: • Just give a quick rating and a short comment for the product 24 hours after your purchase. TPT does not give credit for feedback on free resources. (Tip: use your credits during the next sale to maximize your savings.) © Greg Smith - Fun Reading and Writing Resources. This material is protected under the Digital Millennium Copyright Act. For classroom and homeschool use. 1977872
