Wonder Day 3 pages 24-32

Which example best supports that Auggie feels insecure about his appearance when meeting new people?

• “I would have been more nervous about meeting Mr. Tushman if I’d known I was also going to be meeting some kids from the new school.”

• “‘Hi,’ I mumbled, dropping my hand into his hand while I looked down at his feet. He was wearing red Adidas.”

• “He was talking as he closed the door to his office and sat down behind his big desk, though I wasn’t really paying much attention to what he was saying.”

• “Mom sat down in a chair in front of Mr. Tushman’s desk, and even though there was another chair right next to hers, I decided to stand beside her.”

After Julian asked August if he had been in a fire how did August respond?

• He later corrected Julian when he said supposubly instead of supposedly

• He ran away crying to his mom and Mr. Tushman

• He told him to mind his own business

Why does Auggie wear his hair long?

• His parents want him to have long hair

• He likes long hair

• He uses it to cover his face

What did Auggie "get used to doing" when other people stared at him?

• look into their eyes

• pretend to not see their faces

• asked them if they'd like a picture

What is August's last name?

• Polacco

• Palacio

• Pullman

Is Jack Will the first name of the character?

• Yes, he has two first names

• No, people just sometimes call him by his first and last name

Of the three students that show Auggie around the school who do you think is really being a blockhead?

• Charlotte

• Jack

• Julian

What are some ways that Julian shows that he's a blockhead? Check all that apply.

• He made Auggie stumble backwards

• He asked Auggie if he was burned in a fire

• He argues with everyone and always wants to be right

• He infers that because Auggie was homeschooled he can't be smart enough for science electives

• He is polite and friendly with Auggie and seems sincere

What elective is Charlotte really interested in? How do you know?

• Drama, she was in the school play called Oliver and tells Auggie all about it

• Earth Science, she tells Auggie all about the solar system she made out of egg cartons

• Music-she tells Auggie all about the tuba she can play in the marching band

Who do you think would most likely become a friend of Auggie's?

• Jack

• Charlotte

• Julian