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?
Manhatten
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 question did Auggie ask his mother when she was putting him to bed?
Why do I have to be so ugly?
What does Auggie love learning about?
Space / science
What holiday is important in the story when students wear costumes?
Halloween
Why does Auggie feel hurt in “The Deal”?
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 does the word “Jack-o’-lantern” mean?
A pumpkin with a face carved into it, usually lit with a candle inside.
What does the phrase “poke one’s head” mean?
To quickly look into a place by slightly moving your head in.
Why is Halloween Auggie's favorite holiday?
He could wear a mask
What picture could Augie not avoid?
Class picture
Who said, " I really think....if I looked like him, seriously, I think that I'd kill myself"?
Jack
What does this phrase mean: “poke one’s head”?
To quickly look into a place by slightly moving your head in.
What did Auggie wear when he was younger?
An astronaut helmet
What does this wod mean: Exaggerate?
means to make something seem bigger, better, worse, or more important than it really is
What do this words mean: ins and outs?
The details and small things you need to understand about something.
what does this word mean: The lay of the land?
Understanding how a place or situation is arranged or works.
What does this phrase mean: puff out?
Puff out — to make something bigger by filling it with air or pushing it outward.
Who took Auggie to school on his first day?
The whole family