August's Journey: Understanding His Experiences

The video tutorial introduces the book 'Wonder' by R.J. Palacio, focusing on the themes of ordinary versus extraordinary. It includes reader response questions to engage students. The narrator, August, shares his experiences of not attending school due to numerous surgeries and being homeschooled by his mother. The story of his birth and the challenges faced by his family are also discussed, highlighting themes of acceptance and resilience.

What is the main purpose of the reader response questions introduced by Mrs. Block?

• To test students' memory

• To keep students focused and engaged

• To provide a summary of the book

• To introduce new vocabulary

How does August describe his own life in terms of being ordinary?

• He believes he is completely ordinary.

• He thinks he is extraordinary in every way.

• He feels ordinary inside but knows others see him as different.

• He wishes to be extraordinary.

What does August wish for if he found a magic lamp?

• To be the smartest kid in school

• To have a normal face that no one notices

• To be the most popular kid

• To have superpowers

How does August's sister Via react to people being rude to August?

• She cries.

• She laughs it off.

• She ignores them.

• She gets annoyed and confronts them.

Why hasn't August attended a traditional school before?

• His parents were against traditional schooling.

• He didn't want to go to school.

• He had too many surgeries and health issues.

• He was homeschooled by choice.

What career did August's mother give up to homeschool him?

• A doctor

• A musician

• A children's book illustrator

• A teacher

What does August wish for regarding his school life?

• To be the top student

• To never have to study

• To attend school like every other kid

• To be homeschooled forever

How does August feel about his friendships with Zachary and Alex?

• He doesn't care about them.

• He feels they are his best friends.

• He is angry with them.

• He feels distant as they have new friends.

What was unusual about the nurse during August's birth?

• She was very quiet.

• She was crying.

• She was singing.

• She kept farting.

What was the emotional reaction of August's mother when she first saw him?

• She was disappointed.

• She only saw how pretty his eyes were.

• She was indifferent.

• She was angry.