Exploring Wonder by R.J. Palacio

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Why does August Pullman feel nervous about starting school at Beecher Prep?

Back

He worries about how other students will react to his appearance.

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How does Summer show kindness to August during lunch?

Back

She sits with him when he is alone and talks to him

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What effect does the “Plague” game have on August’s feelings at school?

Back

It makes him feel isolated and hurt

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How does Via’s experience in high school differ from August’s experience in middle school?

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She struggles with her own identity and feels overlooked at home

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Why does Jack Will apologize to August after Halloween?

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He realizes he hurt August’s feelings by talking behind his back.

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How does the nature retreat change the way August’s classmates see him?

Back

They see him as brave and start to accept him.

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What is the purpose of Mr. Browne’s precepts in the story?

Back

To teach students important life lessons about kindness and respect

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How does August’s family help him cope with challenges at school?

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They support him emotionally and encourage him to be himself

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Why does Julian act unkindly toward August?

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He is uncomfortable with people who are different and wants to fit in with others

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How does the use of different narrators in "Wonder" affect the reader’s understanding of the story?

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It helps the reader see events from multiple perspectives and understand each character’s feelings.