Wonder Novel Study Part Four ✨

Wonder Work | Pages 118-157 ✨

1. Summer's initial reaction to August face was that he had the weirdest looking face she'd ever seen, however she wanted to be friends with him because she wanted to. The result of this is that other kids judged her for doing so.

2. Summer's invited to Savannah's party because all the popular kids wanted to know why she hung out with August - or, as they call him, 'The Zombie Kid'. They disguised this by telling her Julian wanted to date her instead.

3. Summer starts a friendship with August because she felt a little sorry for him and what judgement he got for having such an abnormality. It's beneficial for both of them because August begins to make new friends with people, and Summer learns that August really isn't that bad - or scary - as he may seem. In a way, this could be the start of a new friend group for both of them.

4. The quote "Now here is my secret. It is very simple. It is with only one's heart that one can see clearly. What is essential is visible to the eye," means that it is what on the outside that is important, but what is on the inside is even more important. If you want to find out what's on the inside, you need to use your heart and feel emotions.

5. Jack was reluctant to take August on the tour because he knew who the kid was, and he knew how weird he looked. What made him say yes was that he felt bad about his little sibling running away from August. Jack knew that he wouldn't stand a chance in middle school against Julian. He changed his mind and I think that was brave decision to make.

6. I think that Jack feels pretty bad about him and August not being friends anymore, although he tries to ignore the feelings by saying he doesn't care. He said that he could tell August anything, he would laugh at his jokes, and he likes to hang out with rather than anyone else in the grade. 

7. Jack punched Julian in the face because of the rude, jerky things he had said about August's face, disease, and social status.

8. My opinion of Jack's character changed after reading his point of view drastically. Before reading I thought of Jack as a person with double standards because he would act nice to August but act the opposite around other people, such as Julian. After reading I learned that he's had encounters with August that he would have to be sorry for doing, and that he's struggling with his emotions surrounding August. He's not acting that way on purpose, he's just having a difficult time fitting in with others.

9. I think August would have been surprised but also a little happy that Jack punched Julian. It would be intimidating to know that he was the reason why but he would also be slightly proud or eager as Julian got a taste of his own medicine. I think it will have a good effect on Jack and August's relationship as it will prove that Jack is willing to make sacrifices for August. 

Wonder Can Do's ✨

CREATE: Using a visual planner like a Venn Diagram, examine the characters of Summer and Jack; how they are alike and different. (I used Piktochart to make this)

MUSICAL: Listen to Wonder, the theme song written for the Movie adaption of the book. How does the music emote the story when it uses no words?

The tempo of the music has a fast and upbeat pace at some points yet slow and emotional at others. 
The beginning of the music has an adventurous vibe and reminds me of a fun, happy environment. It then progresses to a more slow, steady rhythm as the violins enter, and this more reminds me of a sadder, emotional environment.

The music then starts to pick up the pace, getting gradually louder to build anticipation. The music then changes to a fun drum beat that makes me feel like it is an important, imaginative time. It reminds me of being around a campfire and everyone is having a good time, and the piano adds sincere emotion to the song. 
The end is very quiet and slow, and it reminds me of time slowed down, as if to capture good memories in the melody.
The instruments used are piano, violin, drum and organ.