Wonder: Part One - August

Which quote from August best shows the reader that he has something wrong with his appearance?

• “I know ordinary kids don’t make other ordinary kids run away screaming in playgrounds.”

• “I know I’m not an ordinary ten-year-old kid.”

• “But I’m kind of used to how I look by now.”

• “Via doesn’t see me as ordinary.”

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When discussing his school life so far, August says, “Since I’ve never been to a real school before, I am pretty much totally and completely petrified.” What does the word 'petrified' mean here?

• sad

• angry

• excited

• terrified

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Why did August’s mom take him to Beecher Prep weeks before the school year begins?

• She hoped that August would feel more comfortable about school if he toured the school and met Mr. Tushman.

• She wanted to show August the school playground, hoping that would make him excited about going.

• She wanted to show him how different it was from Via’s school.

• She wanted to sign him up for his electives.

What is the most likely reason that August’s mom thought Julian was so nice?

• Mr. Tushman said that Julian was a nice kid.

• Mrs. Garcia said it was Julian’s idea to give August a tour of the school.

• Julian kindly talked about the baby chicks, and said that August will get to see them in the spring.

• She thought that Jack Will was too quiet, and that Charlotte talked too much about herself and acted like a diva.

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Why doesn't Julian think that August should take the science elective?

• He thinks that the elective is boring.

• He doesn't think that August would find it interesting.

• He thinks that leadership is the best elective.

• He thinks it will be too hard, and August probably shouldn't take it since he wasn't taught by "real teachers."

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When August leaves Mr. Tushman’s office with the three students, his mom says, “See you soon.” But August notices her voice sounded different. Empathize with Auggie's mom, and infer why do you think her voice sounded a bit different?

• She is really nervous about August leaving with three kids who he’s never met, and hoping that everything will go well.

• She was happy August for going to be away for 30 minutes, so she could talk to Mr. Tushman in private.

• She was nervous that August would be intimidated by the size of the school.

• She was so excited to see August making new friends already.

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Why does August say that he eats like some prehistoric swamp thing?

• August has never had to learn how to eat neatly.

• He hopes people will think it's funny, so people will want to be friends with him.

• August likes to play with his food, and pretend that he's a monster when he eats.

• He has a hole in the roof of his mouth, which forces him to chew with his front teeth.

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On the first day of school, August begins to notice kids staring at him. What does August normally do when this happens?

• He stares right back at them.

• He just pretends not to notice.

• He politely asking them to stop staring at him.

• He tells a teacher and says that other kids are staring at him.

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CCSS.RL.5.1

During homeroom, Ms. Petosa gives everyone a chance to introduce themselves. After August speaks, Julian asks August if he likes Darth Sidious. Why would this upset August?

• Darth Sidious is a character from Star Wars who gets his face burned by Sith lightning and becomes totally deformed.

• August didn't want to answer any questions. He didn't want even more attention than he already was getting.

• Darth Sidious is a very evil character in Star Wars, and August doesn’t want his classmates thinking he is evil.

• August loves Star Wars, but that's not what he wants to be known for in middle school.

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What is the main topic of discussion of Summer and August during their first lunch together?

• How their names both deal with the season of summer and if anyone else in the school has a name that’s relates to summer.

• How mean the girls are that Summer chose not to sit with.

• Why August looks so different from everyone else.

• How awful the cafeteria food was.

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