Wonder - "Christopher's House" and "Driving"

Why do you think Auggie wanted his dad to win the "fight?"

• He wouldn't have to attend the school until he was ready.

• He does not get along with his mother.

• Fathers should always be right.

Why did Auggie's mom think he should go to school?

• She was tired of teaching him.

• He needed to learn more than she could teach him

• Mom was bad at fractions

What do you think the simile "like a lamb to the slaughter" means?

• Animals being harmed

• A person who goes innocently into a life-threatening or dangerous situation.

• A person who will always be nice.

What do you think Auggie's mom meant when she said they'd have to help him learn to "deal with it?"

• He wouldn't have to go to school.

• She would have to teach him fractions.

• He would have to adjust to the world around him.

What do you think Auggie meant when he said mom's smile kind of hugged him?

• He felt angered.

• He felt comforted.

• He felt silly.

In the car, why do you think mom turned away in her seat from Auggie after admitting she'd told a "white lie"

• She was embarrassed.

• She felt happy.

• She was driving the car.

What is a "white lie?"

• A lie meant to embarrass someone.

• A lie painted white.

• A harmless or trivial lie, especially one told to avoid hurting someone's feelings.

Which of the following are synonyms for the word "butt?"

• tushie

• behind

• fanny

• rear

Which quote shows evidence from the text that Auggie has decided to try the new school?

• "What? She had big cheeks is all I'm saying!"

• "He's the principal of my new school."

• "I don't want to go."

Do you think Auggie should attend Beecher Prep? Why or why not? Use complete sentences to explain.