Wonder by P.J. Palacio

Justin: The Hero?

IN JOURNALS:

How can you be more like Justin? What traits help him to be more of the hero figure?

IN GROUPS:

Make a list of character traits with your table groups. We will be sharing.

CLASS DISCUSSION:

What actions can you take to make a difference in the lives of those around you? How might this effect you in your life inside and outside of school?

Wonder by P.J. Palacio

Precept #5

“The way to have a friend is to be a friend.”

-Hugh Black

Journal Write about Family.

Family Relationships

1) Write about Auggie’s relationship with each of his family members.

2) How does Via react to Auggie’s facial anomalies? How is her life affected by his appearance?

3) How do Auggie’s parents treat him in the story? How do you feel about that?

4) Write about your relationship with your parents and siblings. What are some similarities and differences from Auggie’s family?

5) Why is strong family support important to your life?

Precept # 3

" What lies behind us and what lies before us are but tiny matters compared to what lies within us."

- Henry Stanley Haskins

Precept #4

"Making a million friends is not a miracle... the miracle is to make such a friend who can stand with you when millions are against you."

- Unknown

Precept Expectations

1) What does this quote/precept mean to you? What do you think about this idea?

2) What do you believe others think about this idea, based off their actions?

3) How is this precept important to the story of August?

4) What characters in the story do you think of when you read this precept? Why?

5) How can we apply this to our own daily lives?

Precept #7

"Kindly words do not enter so deeply into men as a reputation for kindness." - Mencius

Precept #10

"Always do right. This will gratify some people and astonish the rest." - Mark Twain

Precept #6

“Shall we make a new rule of life from tonight: always to try to be a little kinder than is necessary?” --J.M. Barrie

Precept # 8

"A tree is known by its fruit; a man by his deeds. A good deed is never lost; he who sows courtesy reaps friendship, and he who plants kindness gathers love." - St. Basil

Precept # 9

"It's not what happens to you, but how you react that matters." - Epictetus

"Who's Your Summer?"

• 1 ) When you talk about someone that is a friend, what qualities (character traits) do they have?

• 2) “Who is your Summer?” Who is that friend that is going to stand by you no matter what is going on in your life, no matter what you look like, no matter what mistakes you make? Who is that person that is going to be there for you through good times and bad times?

• 3) Make a list of character traits with your table groups. We will be sharing.

• 4) Character Analysis Sticky Note activity for Summer.

Character Traits!

• Obnoxious
• Malicious
• Grumpy
• Quarrelsome
• Caustic
• Selfish
• Unforgiving

• Honest
• Loyal
• Devoted
• Loving
• Kind
• Sincere
• Dainty
• Ambitious
• Satisfied

• Happy
• Faithful
• Patient
• Determined
• Persistent
• Adventurous
• Homebody
• Considerate
• Cooperative
• Cheerful
• Optimistic
• Pessimistic
• Funny

• Dishonest
• Disloyal
• Unkind
• Mean
• Rude
• Disrespectful
• Impatient
• Greedy
• Angry
• Repugnant
• Cruel
• Unmerciful
• Wicked
• Perceptive

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