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- Wonder takes a dramatic turn when Auggie overhears his friend Jack’s derogatory remarks about him; he is discouraged and devastated, and everything changes as he has to fight to rebuild what he’s lost. Through these authentic middle-grade voices, we learn about true friendship, risk, and the importance of kindness.
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Aug 6, 2015 · 1. R.J. Palacio called her debut novel a "meditation of kindness". It is a beautiful story of kindness and how it isn't always easy to step outside of our comfort zones, but it is so worth it. 2. Along with kindness, the book is rich with other themes such as anti-bullying and having compassion, acceptance, and empathy for others.
- Kindness
- Friendship vs. Popularity
- Point of View
- Characterization
- Figurative Language
- Wonder The Book Teaches Empathy
- Exceptional Writing
- Precepts
- Other People’s Shoes
- Amazing Discussions and Insightful Essays Throughout Wonder The Book
Kindness is a major theme in this book. Wouldn’t you love to have a classroom where everyone is “a little kinder than is necessary”? Most of the characters in this book really think about their actions and how they will affect others. There are so many wonderful examples of how being kind really matters – how it changes situations, how it changes l...
In this book, two important characters both choose their friendship with August (the main character), who has been rejected by the rest of his grade level, over being popular. Both are offered the chance to join the popular group if they stop hanging around with August, and both very publicly stand by their friend. A third character, in a different...
This book is written from several points of view, all kids or teens. The unique voice of each character really adds to the depth of the story. Palacio skillfully weaves the timelines of several characters together. There is so much great learning to be mined just in this one aspect of the book.
The characters in this book are not one-dimensional. The good ones sometimes have bad feelings or do bad things. The bad ones aren’t all bad (though you may need to read The Julian Chapterto see how that plays out). The characters are self-reflective in age-appropriate ways. Even the adults, who we never hear from first-hand, are well crafted.
This book is rich in figurative language. There are idioms spoken by adults that the younger main character tries to puzzle out. Similes and metaphors used by characters to help explain and understand their world. There is also a healthy dose of symbolism.
Empathy is the ability to share and understand another’s feelings. It’s impossible to read Wonderwithout feeling this emotion. The main character’s experiences of living with his unique face draw you in, allowing you to share his journey. His sister’s challenges with having a brother with special needs are equally compelling. You also connect deepl...
Wonderis brilliantly written. In less competent hands, it could have been a disaster. This is not an easy topic to write about. It is not easy to have an authentic fifth-grade voice. It’s not easy to bring something we don’t generally talk about front and center. Everything about this book works, from each well-thought-out sentence to the entire ar...
Mr. Browne, the English teacher, is fond of precepts – what he calls “words to live by.” These show up throughout the book but also at the end when the students write their own. There it is…a motivating, relevant, and meaningful writing activity just waiting for you to make it happen with your students.
Throughout this book you can’t help but ask yourself what you would do if you were in one of the character’s shoes. What if I were…August? Jack? Summer? August’s parents? Via? Miranda? Mr. Tushman? Julian? What would I do? How would I act? What kind of a person am I? What kind of person do I want to be?
There are so many things to discuss in Wonder. About the characters, the story, the writing…I have no doubt you will be amazed by what comes out of your students’ mouths. While discussion is a wonderful way to dig into the book and get different viewpoints, writing is also important. When writing, students have time to reflect without outside influ...
Feb 14, 2012 · After being homeschooled, he enters school for the first time in fifth grade and has to cope with a range of reactions to his unusual appearance, as well as a lot of typical middle school drama. Some kids use hateful language, and some people suggest that Auggie is mentally deficient.
Feb 14, 2012 · August Pullman was born with a facial difference that, up until now, has prevented him from going to a mainstream school. Starting 5th grade at Beecher Prep, he wants nothing more than to be treated as an ordinary kid—but his new classmates can’t get past Auggie’s extraordinary face.
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Mar 29, 2024 · Quick Answer: “Wonder” by R.J. Palacio is a heartwarming and thought-provoking book that teaches valuable lessons about kindness, acceptance, and empathy. It follows the journey of Auggie, a 10-year-old boy with facial abnormalities, as he navigates his first year at Beecher Prep.
Oct 27, 2017 · Wonder takes a dramatic turn when Auggie overhears his friend Jack’s derogatory remarks about him; he is discouraged and devastated, and everything changes as he has to fight to rebuild what he’s lost. Through these authentic middle-grade voices, we learn about true friendship, risk, and the importance of kindness.
Wonder by RJ Palacio is one of my all-time favourite books – it made me think about how we treat others and how showingkindness can transform people's lives. You need to read it!
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