Inference: Elvira has changed Melody's life by making her more independent. , Melody and Ollie's lives are similar because they are both stuck and unable to communicate their needs. , Melody describes her classmates by sharing their specific disabilities and explaining their personalities. , Evidence: AccoCatherine explained that, "Melody's Medi-Talker is a combination computer, music player, and speech device. It's designed to rock her world and connect you to it.", In the text it says, "I'd watch him gobble the food, poop it out, then swim around and around once again. I felt sorry for him.", Melody explains, "Even though she has trouble figuring out complicated stuff, Maria understands people and how they feel.", Reasoning: Elvira has made Melody more independent by giving her access to words, phrases, and simple communication that she never had before. Communication is so important because you need to be able to ask for help when you need it. , Both Ollie and Melody are feel trapped. Ollie feels trapped inside of his bowl and Melody feels trapped in her body. I would also feel trapped if I was unable to move and speak for myself. , Melody explains to the reader that even though each of her classmates has a disability, they are each special and unique. She helps the reader for empathy for each of the students in H5. , Question: How are Melody's and Ollie's lives similar?, How has Elvira changed Melody's life? , How does Melody describe her classmates in room H5?,

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