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Book Review: "Wonder" (2)
Summary and major themes
Updated: 2022.11.16
3 min read · Intermediate
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Book Review: "Wonder" (2)
Summary and major themes
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Discussion Questions
Q1
In your own words, please briefly summarize the article.
Q2
Did you read the book Wonder? What did you think of it?
Q3
Do you think it’s easier to be ordinary or extraordinary? Explain.
Q4
Why do you think it was hard for some kids to be friends with Auggie?
Q5
What do you think it means to belong? By extension, what do you think it means to be ordinary?
Q6
Why do you think it was difficult for Auggie’s parents to decide whether or not to send him to private school?
Q7
Do you think parenthood is challenging? Why or why not?
Q8
If you have a question or questions that you'd like to discuss during your class, please write them down.
Expressions
turn out that
prove to be the case
Example
1

It turns out that he’s a really sweet guy underneath his harder outer layer.

Example
2

It turns out that mixing chemicals is a bad idea!

set (something) apart
to make something/someone different from or better than others
Example
1

Her experience in the field sets her apart from the other applicants.

Example
2

Her simple yet profound prose sets her apart from other writers.

taunt (noun)
a remark made in order to anger, wound, or provoke someone
Example
1

He faced constant taunts from his classmates for his hand-me-down clothes.

Example
2

The audience’s taunts didn’t work; she still hit both free throws to win the game.

relish
to relish something is to get great pleasure from that thing
Example
1

I’m relishing the opportunity to live in France.

Example
2

Susan relished the prospect of having her kids around more frequently.

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