Plot
The grade Auggie is in
5th grade
Auggie's sister goes by Via, which is short for this name
Olivia
Which is the most important lesson August learned in this story that will help him throughout his life?
Learn from your hardships to become a stronger person.
Why does August say that he eats like a tortoise?
He has a hole in his mouth.
Why did Mr. Pullman throw away the astronaut helmet?
He missed seeing August's face.
Before starting fifth grade, August writes, “Since I’ve never been to a real school before, I am pretty much totally and completely petrified.” What does the word petrified mean here?
Terrified
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Why does he feel this way at first?
This is the school Auggie goes to
Beecher Prep
Auggie and Summer call their lunch table this
The Summer Table
Near the end of the book, August realizes one negative thing about him attending Beecher Prep. What is it?
He doesn't get to spend as much time with Via.
During the science fair, with all the parents looking at him, August compares it to a _______________.
Hurricane
How did August respond when Mr. Tushman told him he knew the names of the bullies at the nature reserve?
He was surprised
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What did Mr. Tushman ask him and what was his decision?
What does Hindsight mean?
the ability to understand an event, mistake, or situation only after it has already happened
The kids at school bully Auggie behind his back by saying he has this form of cooties (or the Cheese Touch)
The Plague
Which word best describes the Pullman family after the first day of school?
tense
Why did Jack change his mind and decide to accept Mr. Tushman’s invitation to help August at school?
He realized that if his brother Jamie could say mean things, August wouldn't stand a chance in middle school.
Jack thinks the bravest thing he’s ever done is be friends with August. Why doesn’t he write about that for the December precept?
He was afraid to read it outloud and have it displayed.
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Explain how the theme of bravery is present in the book (use 1 example)
When the boys were returning to the movie, what is the significance of Amos, Henry, Miles and Jack surrounding August like "The Emperor's Guard"?
They felt protective of August.
What is a Cleft palate
A split or opening in the roof of the mouth.
Auggie had this many surgeries prior to the events of the book
27
Which best describes August's family?
Sometimes they fight, but they still love each other very much.
At the end of the school year, what did Mr. Tushman want the students to remember from his speech?
Be kinder than necessary
What kind of figurative language is used in the following quote:
"August is the Sun. Me and Mom and Dad are planets orbiting the Sun. The rest of our family and friends are asteroids and comets floating around the planets orbiting the Sun."
Metaphor
Why does Via know something bad happened to August at school?
He did not want to go trick-or-treating.
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How does she get him to change his mind?
What is a precept?
A general rule intended to regulate behavior or thought
This is the syndrome Auggie has that caused disfiguration in his face and required many surgeries and special care
Treacher Collins syndrome
Why does Via think August should return to school?
If August wants to be normal he had to learn to deal with bad days.
Which is the first clue that something has changed in Miranda’s and Via’s friendship?
Miranda did not call or text Via when she got home from summer camp.
Why does Via spend so much time looking at old family photos?
She wants to see if anyone else looks like August.
Why doesn't Via want to hang out with Miranda and Ella even though they have been friends for so long?
Mirnada and Ella changed a lot during the summer and have different friends now.
What is an Aversion?
A strong dislike or intense avoidance of something
These are the three students selected to show Auggie around the school after his first meeting with Mr. Tushman
Jack Will, Charlotte, Julian
Why did most students at Beecher Prep respect August at the end of the year?
The students realized August is kind and brave and should not be judged on how he looks.
In the last chapter, Justin thinks how unlucky August was to end up with his condition. But then he considers how lucky August is. In Justin’s mind, how has the universe taken care of August?
Giving August a loving family.
What type of figurative language is used in the following quote:
"Her smile kind of hugged me"
Personification
Which word best describes the Pullman family after the first day of school?
Tense
What does the phrase like a "lamb to the slaughter mean" ?
Walking calmly and innocently into a dangerous or bad situation without having any idea that something terrible is about to happen
When Justin tells Julian to leave Jack alone, what causes Julian and his friends to be afraid?
Justin's fiddle case looks like it might have a machine gun inside of it.
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Who is accused of lying about this event and WHY does nobody believe them?
This is the name of the 7th grader who picks a fight in the woods by mocking Auggie
Eddie
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What does Auggie think that Eddie does AND was Auggie right? How do we know this?
What does Wonder teach us about the importance of kindness and understanding other people's perspectives?
Wonder teaches us that everyone has different feelings and experiences. When we try to se things from someone else's point of view, we can better understand how they feel and why it is important to treat everyone with kindness and respect.
Irony is when something happens that is different from what you would expect.
Why is it ironic that Auggie loves Halloween and wearing costumes?
He usually stands out because of his appearance, but on Halloween he can blend in with everyone else.
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Double Irony is when a situation has two unexpected twists. Why is Auggie's experience on Halloween (when he wore his Bleeding Scream costume instead of his Jango Fett costume) a double irony?
Julian's Precept is: "Sometimes it's good to start over." — Julian Albans
What is the significance (importance) of this being mentioned?
He is not returning to Beecher Prep next year.
Auggie says everyone deserves a standing ovation, what is an ovation?
An enthusiastic public display of approval or praise.