Do you see any parallels between this story and donoghues earlier book, room. If you read one book this year and one book only, make it wonder you will laugh, you will cry, and you will come away with a true sense ofwonder. Wonder is not a ya book, i understand that, but it has an amazing message to send to readers of all ages. Palacio is juvenile fiction, written with a target audience of kids from 8 to years old. These wonder task cards can be used as group discussion starters or can even be used as essay or short response questions. An amazing book needs amazing activities and resources. A site dedicated to book lovers providing a forum to discover and share commentary about the books and authors they enjoy. Palacio wrote wonder after an incident where she and her threeyearold son were waiting in line to buy ice cream. The basic principles in this book are great and it helps christians to refocus their eyes and thoughts. But the book does go into some detail about genetics and the probability of a child developing physical differences like auggies. Whether you are discussing characters and their actions, setting, theme, or images, having a guide to questions that will. Discussion questions for february book year of wonders. Here are some more recommendations along with links to book club questions. Auggie emerges as a boy with faults and flaws like anyone, and if theres a bit of an afterschoolspecial quality to the books ending, with auggie winning over the hearts and minds of so many, it is also an ending pitchperfect for readers who will benefit from having the values of tolerance and courage and friendship clearly delineated.
I thought, since it is a movieand bookrich with discussionworthy ideas, that i would create a quick discussion guide for families. And, the wonder movie discussion questions and the book provides a range of topics plenty to keep you busy. Students will be allowed to choose to complete a reflection journal or collage. Wonders greatest lessons are more emotional or behavioral than academic. Brownes essays and correspondence are rounded out by a precept for each day of the year. It hangs there, and the reader cant help but be changed. The wonder by emma donoghue reading guidebook club. Here are some of the discussion questions that our book club host came up with. We plan on doing this with the wonder movie, reading the book, and then use these wonder movie activities, book activities, and wonder book lesson plans to supplement our learning. But august was born with a craniofacial abnormality, a genetic defect that caused his facial. August pullman was born with a facial deformity that, up until now, prevented him from going to a mainstream school. This reading group guide for the soul of an octopus includes an introduction, discussion questions, and ideas for enhancing your book club. Book club ideas for wonder by rj palacio delicious reads.
This is a set of 36 discussion questions based on the book wonder by r. A memoir by nicole chung the book woman of troublesome creek by kim michele richardson death of a rainmaker by laurie loewenstein the girls at 17 swann street by yara zgheib haben. The afternoon pinney book group will host a discussion of wonder by r. General book club questions for study and discussion. Were they brought to life in a cliche or in a unique manner. Book club questions for the woman in the window by a.
We meet in a private facebook group and chat about a new book every month. A moving read for both kids and adults, its a story of one boys journey of selfacceptance and an examination of how the ordinary can sometimes be extraordinary. Palacio book club activity and discussion questions. Discussion questions, activities, refreshments, and crafts for a book club about wonder by rj palacio. Palacio is a childrens book with enough depth for adult book clubs to enjoy.
Bring on the tough stuff theres not just one right answer. So, what can your book group even if its just two of you discuss. Wonder can be an excellent addition to a classroom curriculum as a tool to facilitate kindness and inclusion. Projects are due to their language arts teacher on september 16, 20. As a member or leader of a book club, you are likely to be reading books on a wide variety of topics, both fiction and nonfiction.
As you all know, literary masters are book groups and salons where we dig deep into literary treasures. Book questions and reading guidesdiscussion guides for book clubs more than 500 printable reading guides for exceptional books. Fearing he would react badly, palacio attempted to remove her son from the situation so as not to upset the girl and her family but ended up worsening. Palacio wonder is a childrens novel by raquel jaramillo, under the pen name of r. Browne and auggie, julian, summer, jack, will, and others, giving readers a special peek at their lives after wonder ends. Palacio wrote wonder after an incident where her son noticed a girl with a severe facial difference and started to cry. If you enjoyed this wonder product, check out some of my other literature products in my st. Wonder is a childrens novel by raquel jaramillo, under the pen name of r. Want to see these questions in action, and join a fun monthly online book club no awkward silences, promise. Wonder classroom discussion guide michigan medicine. The wonder worker by susan howatch book club discussion. Online resources and questions for your book club to connect your groups lives, interests and personal experiences to books you discuss, tuesday, january 28, 2014 discussion guide for state of. It has scenes of bullying and intense emotions, but its also full of positive messages about choosing kindness, appreciating everyone for who they are rather than what they look like, and. Once students have completed the questions for the novel, wonder by rj palacio, they are to complete one of the attached projects.
Yaconelli has a captivating way of writing and i recommend this for anyone looking to find the wonder in christ. See more ideas about wonder book, wonder novel and book study. We meet the first monday of every month at 6 pm in local pubs and restaurants t. Wonder by rj palacio book club discussion guide by bostons and. Book discussion questions for any book courtesy of bookbundlz story. Feel free to ask your own questions or discuss your own observations or reactions in the comments section. I have moved this discussion guide to my new blog, group reads which is a collection of discussion guides. Content includes books from bestselling, midlist and debut authors. I may be biased, but moms book nook is the best online moms book club youll find. Palacio book club activity and discussion questions wonder is not a ya book, i understand that, but it has an amazing message to send to readers of all ages. Consequently, most of the authors and publishers resources are directed toward discussing the books with children or young adults. In one of my past book clubs, we literally only read books that included discussion questions at the end of the book because we wanted to be certain wed have a meaningful discussion. Many of my teens are entering high school next year so i thought that this would be a good book to read before entering high school.
I cant do justice to the wonder of this book, the joy and pain and. Wonder rings its bell, and the note that reverberates in the air slips effortlessly into the readers body. If youre ready to start a book club, heres 40 of the best book club questions, for fiction and nonfiction alike. The daily medical routine that keeps jasper alive is complicated enough. Whether youve read the book or not, if you are planning on seeing the movie, this is your onestop shop for all things to prepare you before and after viewing. Its a tough call, but shes a single mom taking care of a kid who fights for every breath he takes. A story that asks the reader to feel her way into kindness, empathy, and openness. Wonder is a glorious exploration of the nature of friendship, tenacity, fear, and most importantly, kindness. The soul of an octopus book by sy montgomery official. Fiction august pullman is not an ordinary tenyearold kid. It is a very imaginative book and unlike anything i have ever read before.
This season, one of the books that literary masters parentchild book groups read was wonder by r. This time around were thrilled to introduce wonder by r. And without a doubt, the reader, upon experiencing it, responds. No matter the genre, age, notoriety, or length of the book of the moment, book club questions can kickstart or enhance your group discussion. Think of small confined spaces, children, fragmented time, inner strength, and the power of love. The silent patient by alex michaelides if you havent read the silent patient by alex michaelides go out and get a copy now. Discussion questions for february book year of wonders danielle m. The chapters arent too long and this can be done as an individual study or as a small group study. Great group reads national reading group month selects great group reads. August pullman was born with a facial deformity that, up until now, has prevented him from going to a mainstream school. Do you think auggie ultimately sees himself as ordinary, or extraordinary. Heres a great list of questions you can use to help generate discussion at your book club. It will be counted as your first book report grade.
But many older readers have found wonder to be a great read as well. Augusts sister, olivia, has a special relationship with her. Many of my teens are entering high school next year so i thought that this would. Since jasper has the incurable lung disease cystic fibrosis, kates always told him he couldnt get a dog. Hope you enjoyed book club questions for the woman in the window. Ive found that the best book club discussion questions are ones that are openended and that get people to share their personal opinions. Wonder is not a ya book, i understand that, but it has an amazing message to send to.
We announce the book selection on the first monday of the month and discuss on the last monday of the month at. My current book club group is much more casual, but perhaps too much so. What qualities does auggies family have that help support him as he struggles to fit in at school. Included are 49 questions that can be used for a book club, literature circles, or discussion guide. Discussion questions for wonder by rj palacio kate bowler. I compiled a list for you with plenty of ideas so that students can have a better learning experience. August pullman is not an ordinary tenyearold kid, but in the opening chapter of r.
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