Out of My Mind Novel Study Print and Digital Special Ed Activities and Questions

Out of My Mind by Sharon Draper is the focus of this novel study for students with autism and special learning needs, with activities and chapter questions in print and digital formats.

Have you ever wanted to read a novel to your special education students but thought there is no way they will sit and listen? Persevere, it is worth it!!

This 120 page unit on the novel, Out of My Mind is designed for students who have special learning needs. I was always reading a novel to my students, regardless of their learning level.

PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS NOVEL UNIT IS FOR STUDENTS WITH SIGNIFICANT DISABILITIES AND WHO ARE EITHER EMERGING OR NON-READERS AND DOES NOT INCLUDE THE NOVEL OR AN ADAPTED VERSION.

⭐ YOU WILL NEED YOUR OWN COPY OF THE BOOK.⭐

This unit has print and digital activities accompanying Draper’s book, Out of My Mind.

The materials were designed to allow students at multiple levels of learning to access and engage with lessons learned from listening to this novel.

Students have many opportunities to engage with repeated information as they listen to the story of Melody, a girl who, despite her challenges, proves there is more to her than what people see on the outside. Her overcoming of her limitations is truly inspiring.

Finally, many of the activities include more than one version, suggestions for differentiation, and options for presentation. There are 35 activities to keep students engaged while you read this novel aloud.

There are 2 complete files to go with this unit. One is in color, and one is in BW.

This unit has 5 multiple choice comprehension questions for every 1-2 chapters. Each question has 3 picture answer choices. An answer key is included.

See preview for a detailed look at what is included.

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Out of My Mind Novel Study Includes:

• 120 pages (2 sets; one in color one in BW) of activities to accompany Out of my Mind
• Table of Contents
• Suggestions for use of activities
• 35 activities
  • Printable in color and B&W
  • Google Slides, click-and-drag
  • Differentiated Google Slides
• 5 multiple-choice questions for every 1-2 chapters
  • Printable in color and B&W
  • Google Slides, click-and-drag
  • Answer key

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There are so many benefits to reading out loud to your students. You will teach them an invaluable skill of learning to sit still while someone else is talking. Your parents will also LOVE you for not only teaching them this skill of sitting but also for exposing them to age-appropriate material. Plus, you never know which students you will touch with each story you read.