Wonder 1
What grade was August Entering?
5th Grade
How many surgeries had August been through in his lifetime?
27
What was the most memorable thing about the nurse at Auggie's birth?
She farted all the time.
Where does August live?
North River Heights, Manhattan
What is the name of Auggie's sister?
Via
What did Auggie's dad call him?
Auggie Doggie
What school does Auggie start attending?
Beecher Prep
What does "like a lamb to the slaughter" mean?
Sending someone/something to their doom
What does Auggie love learning about?
Space / science
What BOOK is referenced in Wonder?
The Diary of a Wimpy Kid
DAILY DOUBLE QUESTION: What specifically is referenced from the book? WHY?
Why does Auggie feel hurt on Halloween?
He hears Jack say something mean about him.
Why is school difficult for Auggie?
Because students stare at him and sometimes treat him badly.
What made Auggie giggle when he met Mr. Tushman?
His dad jokes
What is an upstander?
Someone who stands up for others when they are being treated wrong
In the book the quote, "I guess the apple doesn't fall far from the tree" is referring to which two characters?
Julian and his mother
Why is Halloween Auggie's favorite holiday?
He could wear a mask and blend in with everyone
What picture could Auggie not avoid?
Class picture
Who said, " I really think....if I looked like him, seriously, I think that I'd kill myself"?
Jack
Which event hurt Auggie's feeling the MOST in part 1?
Jack "pretending" to be his friend / Jack saying mean things about Auggie behind his back
What did Auggie wear when he was younger? WHY?
An astronaut helmet because he wanted to hide his face
What does this word mean: Precept
A rule about an important thing
What is the significance of this phrase: One to Ten
Auggie's mom asks him this question when he is sad, sick, or hurt to understand how he feels
What advice does Via give Auggie on the first day of school?
It's everyone's first day!
Why did the author decide to begin the story from Auggie's point of view?
So readers can walk in his shoes and see things from his perspective -- understand what he is feeling, thinking, experiencing, etc.
Who took Auggie to school on his first day?
The whole family