Characters
What has changed about Miranda's character traits according to Via?
She is still nice, but she is stand-offish and her style is much different.
What time of year is it that Auggie likes the most?
What is the conflict when Via goes to High School?
She is finding her friend group has drifted apart.
How might high school change friendships?
More classes -- you might drift apart. There may be people trying to act "cool" or "popular"
Define Hindsight
Understanding a situation after it happens.
What does Auggie cutting his braid show about his character traits changing?
Auggie is now more insecure and focused on his appearance.
What school does Via end up going to?
What is the main conflict between Jack and August during halloween?
Jack wants to ditch August and says that he follows him everywhere.
Why does Via call August Zombified? What might that mean about how he is acting?
He is like a Zombie -- only focusing on the game. He doesn't spend a lot of time with her anymore.
Define Precept
A rule or principle for guiding behavior.
What is a personality trait that August shares with his mom?
They are both nervous about the outside world.
The subway!
What is one conflict between August and Via?
August is being more sarcastic to Via and not sharing his feelings with her.
Why is Via surprised that August answers sarcastically?
-They have a good relationship
-He's never done that before
-August is usually kind
Define Monument
A structure or statue built to remember a person or event.
Via says "I never saw August how others saw him." What does that show us about her character traits?
She is understanding/accepting.
Describe the environment of Auggie's school.
It is busy, with a big cafeteria. There are many peers and teachers.
What is the conflict between Via and her parents?
They don't want her riding alone on the bus.
Why do they mention the book War and Peace again and again?
It shows that Via is mature. It also shows that there is a lot of "war" and "peace" and struggle going on in the book.
Define Phobia
An extreme fear of something.
(see teacher)
Answers will vary.
Name one SOLUTION to any conflict in the book.
Answers may vary -- please refer to other teams.
Based on what has happened so far, how do you think August might change later on in the book?
-He is more self-conscious (he cuts his hair)
-He is not as kind all the time (he grows sarcastic)
-He may stand up to his bullies (he is growing up)
Define Mortality
The fact that all living things eventually die.