What are good questions to ask about the book Wonder?
Wonder Questions
- What qualities does Auggie’s family have that help support him as he struggles to fit in at school?
- Do you think Auggie ultimately sees himself as ordinary, or extraordinary?
- How about his parents?
- Why all the narrators?
- What role do masks play throughout the story?
What are three themes in Wonder?
Kindness, individual differences, and bullying are central themes in the movie “Wonder” Wonder (2017) is a movie directed by Stephen Chbosky, based on the New York Times Bestselling book by R. J. Palacio.
What lessons are learned because of Auggie’s attendance at the school?
As the school year progresses, Auggie learns that, though there will always be people who want to taunt him and make his life miserable, he can have true friends despite his looks. The wonder of Auggie’s extraordinarily unique presence is that the people around him learn what it is to be kind and to be courageous.
What lesson does Wonder teach?
Out of Auggie’s struggles and accomplishments, themes of strength, acceptance, resilience, kindness, and respect leap out of the pages of Wonder, making it an impactful read during Anti-Bullying Week for all children. Here are a few lessons about bullying that we can all learn (no matter big we are!)
What lessons does Wonder teach?
by getting to know Auggie in the truly wonderful pages of Wonder.
- Don’t be afraid of difference.
- Don’t follow the crowd: BE A SUMMER!
- Our words are powerful: they can make someone feel wonderful and awful.
- Don’t judge a book by its cover.
- Be kind to you, as well as others.
- Showing respect can mean saying you’re sorry.
What is the main conflict in Wonder?
The main conflict is that Auggie has to deal with Julian, and other mean kids from his new school. Most of these kids are mean to him because Julian convinces them to judge Auggie for what he looks like.
How is kindness shown in Wonder?
Wonder is a love song to simple, basic kindness. It takes so little kindness to make such a big difference. Kindness can be like a domino, with a single act toppling into another until a new friendship forms, knocking down isolation, sadness, and suffering as it grows.