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Chapter 33 - The final chapter
Chapter 33
Here are some activities you can do as a wrap up of the story:
1. Put yourself in Melody's chair. Write a paper that tells what it would be like to be Melody for one day. Write about your feelings and frustrations.
2. Investigate the problems of children with cerebral palsy, especially those that are school age. How does it affect the child socially, academically, and personally.
3. Write a letter to one of the characters in the book explaining your feelings about the events in the story. What advice would you give Melody, Rose, Mr. D or Mrs. V?
2. Investigate the problems of children with cerebral palsy, especially those that are school age. How does it affect the child socially, academically, and personally.
3. Write a letter to one of the characters in the book explaining your feelings about the events in the story. What advice would you give Melody, Rose, Mr. D or Mrs. V?
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Behind the book - A note from the author
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