Don't judge a book by its cover

This is the second task in my 'wonder' novel study. I have enjoyed doing these tasks and I have really enjoyed the book. Next time I would add even more information and include my own feelings.

Star wars is one of Auggie’s passions. Why do you think this is?
I think many kids like star wars ( boys and girls) because it is a very interesting franchise with lots of elements that may attract your attention.
Do you see any reason for Auggie to identify with these characters or aspire to be like them? In star wars there are many characters who are inhuman but they are still awesome and play an important role in the narrative,
it makes sense to aspire to be like these characters because they have admiral qualities.
 I have only watched the first trilogy plus the force awakens so don’t get mad if I get things wrong :).

What questions did Julian ask and why did Auggie want to slide under the desk?
Julian asked if Auggie had been in a house fire or something because of his face, these questions made Auggie feel conscience and embarrassed.
Why did Julian ask those questions?
Julian asked those questions because he was curious, not away that they would cause embarrassment.

Mrs Browne’s september precept was ‘when given the choice to be right or kind, choose kind’ do you agree with this precept?
I agree that you should always be kind, kindness is important to maintain bonds with other people.

In the chapter one to ten Auggie explains that he is mad at his mother but he is not sure why, why do you think he is mad?
He may be mad because she keeps asking him questions he doesn’t want to answer.

August invited his whole class to his birthday party but only a few came.
Why did only some kids go to the party?
I think only a few kids went because they don’t really like Auggie because he doesn’t look like everybody else (which is wrong).

Auggie says he has an aversion to getting his photo taken, what does aversion mean?
Aversion means a strong dislike/fear.
Why does Auggie have an aversion to getting his picture taken?
I think it is because he thinks that it causes more attention to be drawn to his face, he feels very self conscious about his appearance.

Why does no-one want to touch August?
Nobody wants to touch him because they made up a game called ‘the plague’ which is like the cheese touch ( diary of a wimpy kid).
How does this make August feel? It makes him feel discarded an alone.

Did your opinion of Jack Will change after Auggie overheard him talking to Julian?
Not really, kids can say things that hurt people when they don’t really mean it.

Do you think August will go back to school? Predict the future. I know he will because I have finished the book.



This shows my learning by: Making me read between the lines and add my own opinions.