Point of View
What point of view is this story told in? Also, is the narrator a character in the story?
First person, and yes
How does Auggie feel at the beginning of the story?
nervous, uncomfortable, or unhappy
What is theme?
a message or lesson about life
What is the setting of this passage? How does it contribute to the plot of this story?
What word helps you know the story is told in first person?
I, me, my
Why does Auggie feel this way about school?
Kids stare at him/ everything is new/ he feels different
What is one possible theme of this passage?
accept others, don't judge others by appearance, showing empathy is important, it's hard to be different, but over time, others can accept our differences.
What is the main conflict of the story? Is the conflict internal or external or both?
Auggie struggles with how others react to his appearance. internal and external
Who is the narrator of the story?
Auggie
How does Auggie explain his classmates' behavior? What does his reaction say about his personality?
They are not trying to be mean; they are just curious. It shows that he is very understanding.
What conflict helps develop the theme?
Auggie being stared at and treated differently at school
How does the conflict change over time in the story?
Students gradually get used to Auggie
How would the story be different if it were told in third person?
We would not hear Auggie's thoughts directly/ narrator would say "he" instead of "I"
What does the "Wookie" example show about Auggie's thinking?
He understands others' perspectives/he would react similarly
How does Auggie's response help develop the theme?
He shows understanding and empathy, teaching acceptance
How do these events contribute to the plot?
They show growth and how the situation can improve over time