August POV
Describe three character traits of August.
5th grader, facial deformity, incredibly intelligent, loves Star Wars, etc.
What was Gran's secret to Via before she passed away?
Via was her favorite
What is an allusion? What is purpose of the following example of allusion: I think it's like the Cheese Touch in Diary of a Wimpy Kid.
It's to reference that Auggie's peers are afraid of catching his facial deformity similarly to the book.
What main conflict occurs in Wonder Part 1, Auggie's POV?
Man vs. Self, Auggie struggles to fit in and feel accepted
What are the chances that Via's children with have the defective gene?
50% chance
Who sits next to August during lunch on his first day at school?
Summer
In the chapter Apparition at the Door, why does Via get mad at her mother for not coming to say goodnight to her and instead helps Auggie?
What is the figurative language shown in the following example: “mutations made war on his face.” p.104 How do you know?
Personification, mutations can't create war literally
What is a major conflict Via experiences in the story?
Sharing attention with Auggie, Man vs. Man
What is a hyperbole?
An exaggerated statement or claim
August's mom describes Julian as being a kid who...
Acts one way in front of adults and another way in front of students.
What are two ways that Via has had to fend for herself in order to take the pressure off of her parents?
Her small problems, her big problems, her school work, accomplishments, etc.
What is an idiom? August's dad says in the car that sending him off to school is "like a lamb to the slaughter." What does he mean?
An idiom is a common expression, and this is referring to the idea that August is being sent to school knowing he will get made fun of/looked at by other students.
What betrayal causes Auggie to go home early from school on Halloween?
Jack Will saying horrible things about Auggie to Julian
What is the example of figurative language in the following example: The captain couldn’t keep the men in the cabin.
Alliteration
August decides to cut off his Padawan braid. Why does he cut off the braid? What is the significance of this action?
He cuts off the braid because Julian makes fun of him for it. It signifies the loss of friendship and that aspect of his identify.
What advice does Via give to August in order to push him to continue going to school?
Are you really going to let stupid kids push you around and make fun of you.
What figurative language is in the following example: "Your deeds are your monuments” p. 65. What is the meaning of the example?
Metaphor, answers may vary
Why is Halloween a typically hard time for Via?
What is the symbolism of Summer's name related to her personality?
She acts like the season: warm, pretty, kind
August believes that he is a normal kid and only the perception of society makes him out to be unordinary based on his physical features.
In what ways is Via's problem with Miranda similar to Auggie's problem with Jack Will?
Miranda and Jack Will both changed in the face of social pressures and peers.
Auggie cut off his padawan braid which has symbolic meaning. What is symbolism? What is the symbolic meaning of the action?
When an object represents something bigger than itself. It symbolizes the separation of Auggie and his friendship with Christopher.
What changed about Miranda that hurt Via's feelings?
Her appearance and not inviting Via to hangout with her and her friends.
What costume does Auggie plan on wearing to school and what costume does he end of wearing?
Boba Fett, Bleeding Scream