Wonder
What is the name of the main character in Wonder?
Auggie (August) Pullman
What is a simile?
A comparison using "like" or "as"
What does "first person perspective" mean in a story?
When the narrator tells the story using “I” and shares their own thoughts and experiences
Which punctuation mark is used to show someone is speaking?
Quotation marks
What is the first paragraph of an essay called?
What is the name of the school August attends for the first time in Year 5?
Beecher Prep
“He was a lion on the football field.” What language feature is this an example of?
A metaphor
What does it mean when a novel has multiple narrators?
What is when the story is told from the viewpoints of more than one character?
What is the difference between “their,” “there,” and “they’re”?
“Their” shows possession,
“There” refers to a place,
“They’re” is short for “they are”?
What should a good thesis statement do?
Clearly states the main argument or point of the essay
Why does Via feel like the “sun” no longer revolves around her?
Because her parents focus most of their attention on August?
Why might an author use repetition in their writing?
To emphasise an idea or create impact?
What does “chronological order” mean in narrative structure?
When events are told in the order they happened.
What is the subject in this sentence: “The dog barked loudly”?
What is “The dog”?
What does TEEEL stand for?
Topic
Elaboration
Evidence
Explanation
Linking Sentence
What does August wear on his head to help him feel comfortable around others?
An astronaut helmet.
Identify the language feature in this sentence: “The wind whispered through the trees.”
Personification
What is the difference between internal and external conflict in a story?
Internal conflict happens inside a character’s mind or heart, and external conflict is a struggle with outside forces
Which words should be capitalised in this sentence?
"my uncle john lives in brisbane."
My,” "John,” and “Brisbane”?
What is the most important part of your essay that gets you the most marks in English?
Explanation
What is the precept Mr. Browne shares at the beginning of the year that sets the tone for his class?
“When given the choice between being right or being kind, choose kind”
What language feature is used in this sentence: “Boom! The thunder crashed angrily above us”?
Onomatopoeia and personification
What is a flashback, and why might an author use one?
A scene set in the past that interrupts the main timeline, used to give background or context?
True or False: You should capitalise school subjects like “math” and “english” in all situations.
Answer: What is False – only capitalise them when they are language names (e.g., English) or part of a specific course title.
How can using evidence from a text improve your essay?
It supports your ideas with examples and makes your argument stronger