Ally's School Life: A Student's Perspective

The feeling of being trapped and unable to express oneself due to a disability that makes communication difficult.

A person's perception of their own worth and value. Ally struggles with self-esteem due to her difficulties in school.

A personal notebook where Ally expresses her creativity and imagination through drawings. It helps her cope with her challenges.

An imaginary character created by Ally. It represents a person who is different and not perfect, just like Ally.

The feeling of being judged and misunderstood by others. Ally worries about making mistakes and getting in trouble.

A moment where Ally contemplates whether to reveal her struggles to her teacher. She feels afraid and hesitant.

A situation where Ally feels responsible for her actions, despite her limitations.

A moment of realization that her actions have consequences, causing her to doubt her own intentions.

A feeling of shame or embarrassment often arising from being the object of ridicule or attention.

A statement or action intended to be funny or amusing.

The act of being funny or amusing, often without intending to be.

Expressing genuine sadness or disappointment.

A feeling of tiredness or lack of energy.

To be able to understand or grasp something.

To make an effort or attempt to improve or achieve something.

Something that is worthwhile or valuable.

A way to acquire something at a lower price by intentionally appearing less knowledgeable than you actually are.

A way to influence someone's behavior by making them believe they have low expectations of you.

A coin that is worth more than a regular coin due to a flaw or imperfection.

A strategy used to negotiate a lower price by offering 20% less than the initial price.

The act of pretending to be happy about a price you're willing to pay, even if it is not a good deal.

A type of writing that includes a lot of description and can be similar to talking.

A type of writing where the author gives their opinions and thoughts on a subject.

A type of writing that explains how something works or how to do something.

A type of writing that tells a story with characters, setting and plot.

A type of writing that tries to convince the reader to agree with a certain viewpoint.

A type of journal that is used to write down thoughts, feelings, and experiences in a free-flowing style.

The act of checking and correcting work to improve it.

Giving points or marks to assess the quality of work.

A person's inner moral compass that guides them to choose what they believe is right, even if others disagree.

An apology can have a powerful impact on someone who's been hurt, and it's a vital step toward making amends.

Ally's sketchbook acts as an outlet for her creativity and imagination, allowing her to express herself freely through drawing.

Feelings of insecurity and self-doubt related to one's appearance or abilities. Ally experiences this when Keisha comments on her drawing.

Ally's difficulty in controlling her impulses or actions, which sometimes lead to embarrassing situations.

The act of making things right with another person after causing them harm, by acknowledging your mistakes and showing remorse.

It's the feeling of responsibility for actions that may have hurt someone else. Ally acknowledges the consequences of her behavior.

A new arrangement of seating in the classroom. This change represents a fresh start for students and symbolizes a new chapter in the school year.

A character from Lewis Carroll's "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland". She argues about using the right words and represents Ally's concern with speaking correctly and clearly.

Ally's attempt to connect with Keisha by expressing a common interest, but it comes across as unusual and awkward.

Keisha's reaction to Ally's unusual conversation about eggs. It shows her indifference and lack of interest in Ally's strange attempts at connection.

Ally's fear of making mistakes and her wish to impress Mr. Daniels.

A symbolic representation of the challenges Ally faces in communication and social interaction. It highlights the difficulty of expressing herself authentically and feeling accepted.

The feeling of being judged and misunderstood by others. Ally experiences this when she feels Keisha doesn't like her and judges her for being different.

An overwhelming feeling of embarrassment and unease that arises when Ally tries to communicate effectively but fails. This highlights her struggles with self-confidence and fear of judgement.