Vocabulary A
An infectious, epidemic disease caused by bacteria.
plague
Why does Summer like to hang out with Auggie?
He’s fun, he likes to play games, and he doesn’t act so grown up.
What did Jack do to Julian?
Punched him
Why hasn’t Via told her family about the play?
She doesn’t want Auggie to come to her school.
A person who has no permanent home or employment.
hobo
Something made or given shape by man, such as a tool or a work of art.
artifact
How do you catch the plague?
By touching Auggie.
Where did Jack get his “new” sled?
Miles left it in the garbage.
How does Justin compare himself to Daisy the dog?
He feels they were both unwanted and taken in by the Pullman family.
To eject from participation in school.
expelled
A military unit consisting of two or more squads or sections and a headquarters.
platoon
What did Summer tell Jack to hint why Auggie was angry with him?
Bleeding scream
What things did Jack discover about Auggie?
He’s funny, he’s smart, he’s kind, you get used to his face.
How does Justin feel the universe has taken care of Auggie?
He has parents that adore him, he has a sister who feels guilty for him, and he has friends who give up other friends for him.
Easily influenced.
impressionable
Solemn promise.
oath
How did Summer reach out to help Jack?
She invited him to sit with her and Auggie at lunch
What did Julian’s mom do to the class photo?
She photoshopped Auggie out of it.
What did Justin do to Julian, Miles, and Henry?
Threatened to hurt them if they messed with Jack again.
Students with special needs spend most or all their time with non-disabled students.
inclusion
Guide
shepard
What is Julian doing for “Jack's own good”?
Stopped being Jack's friend.
How does Justin feel Via is like a bird?
Her feathers get ruffled when she's mad, she can be fragile, and she needs a nest
Plentiful supply.
abundance