A Tour of the Galaxy
What challenges do you think Via might face being Auggie’s sister?
METAPHOR – A metaphor occurs when something is described using a direct comparison without using the words ‘like’ or ‘as’. Example: Life is a highway.
Via says “August is the Sun.” What does she mean?
August Through the Peephole
Do you agree with Via that she and her parents have made a mistake by always trying to make August feel like he is normal? Is this a problem? Explain.
Weird Kids
Why did Summer sit with August at lunch on the first day of school?
The Halloween Party
How is Summer different from most of the other kids in her grade?
For more questions and everything else you need to teach Wonder by R.J. Palacio, see the full unit plan at englishunitplans.com/wonder
