Wonder reflections

Please answer the following questions in COMPLETE SENTENCES. Most of your responses should be multiple sentences in length. 

1. What is the theme or message of Wonder? What leads you to believe that? 

2. Why do you think RJ Palacio chose to write the book in multiple points-of-view instead of just Auggie’s? 

3. In a paragraph of 5 or more sentences, choose a book that either we have read together as a class or one you have read on your own and make some connections to Wonder. Suggestions: One by Kathyrn Otoshi, Each Kindness by Jacqueline Woodson

4. The last line of the book is August’s precept: “Everyone in the world should get a standing ovation at least once in their life because we all overcometh the world.” Explain why this is the perfect precept for Auggie.

5. Many people who criticize Wonder say that the ending is too perfect and that real life stories just don’t end that happily. What do you think of how the story ended? 

6. Explain how August is a three-dimensional character.

7. Choose three of the following characters to write your final impressions about: Jack Will, Julian, Summer, Charlotte, Via, Miranda. 

8. How do you think August would be treated if he came to St. Paul for the first time as a sixth grader this year? Explain your answer.

9. How can you live the words Mr. Tushman quotes from J.M. Barrie in his graduation speech:
"Shall we make a new rule of life... always try to be a little kinder than is necessary?" 

 10. None of us have the circumstance of having a major physical abnormality. However, we feel as if we can relate to many of the characters in the book, including August. In what ways do you personally relate to Wonder? Poor answer choices: “I don’t.” “I’m a student.” “I have friends.” Go deeper into this. You are a student and you have friends, but in what specific ways are those situations like the ones in the book? (Thank you Brian Wyzlic for this question!)