Wonder

Wonder work Pg 11 - 43


What was August's one wish that he wanted? If you could change one thing about your appearance what would it be? A normal face.
What do you think it means to be ordinary? What makes August extraordinary? He is born extraordinary because of his face.
How do people react when they see Auggie's face for the first time? How would you react? the people just look at him and look down.
August's dad said, "So sending him off to middle school like a lamb to the slaughter...." What does this mean? Explain. suicide mission
Would you send August to school if you were his mom or dad? Explain why or why not. Yas so he can learn and get a good job to get a new face.
What white lie did August's mum tell? Why did she do it? Are white lies ok to tell? she lies in August about the test of going to school
Auggie decided he liked Mrs Garcia ‐ when she wasn’t wearing her shiny smile. What is a 'shiny smile'? fake smile
How does Auggie know the first time he meets Julian that he will be a bully? What are some of the ways that Julian bullies Auggie? How does Auggie respond?
First Julian says inappropriate stuff hurting his feeling and then trips him over, but Auggie corrects his spelling.

Wonder work Pg 41 - 80

Star Wars is one of Auggie’s passions. Why do you think this is? Do you see any reasons for Auggie to identify with these characters, or to aspire to be like them? he grows up with Star Wars.
What questions did Julian ask August and why did August want to slide under the desk? Explain why Julian asked those questions? he asks the questions to hurt his feelings by is your favourite character dark Sidious. (dark Sidious: is a character in star wars)
Mr Browne’s September Precept was 'When given the choice between being right or being kind, choose kind'. Do you agree with this precept? Explain. Yes because if he chooses to be right he would not become a teacher.
In the chapter One to Ten, August is feeling mad with his mother but he's not sure why. Explain why you think he was mad? It because his mun lie to him.
August invited his whole class to his birthday party but not many kids came. Why do you think they didn't go? Because they are scared of him and his face.
August says he has an 'Aversion' to getting his picture taken. What is an aversion? Why does Auggie have an aversion to having his picture taken? because August is ugly.
Why does no one want to touch August? Because he is different from the others.
How do you think this makes him feel? Sad, Angry and mad
Did your opinion of Jack Will change after August overheard him talking to Julian? Explain. No, because I can see his true identity.
Do you think August will go back to school? Predict what will happen next? Yes because of his mun. they treat him the same as the last chapter.

Wonder work Pg 81 - 117

Explain how the point of view in part 2 is different from that in part 1? Do they match up? No, because part 1 is about August and part 2 is about Via.
In at least a paragraph, describe the challenges do you think Via might face being Auggie’s sister? she's alone
Via says “August is the Sun.” Explain what she means and why she feels this way? August got all of the attention from his parents.
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. yes, it a problem because of August need to grow up.
Why does Via go by Olivia at high school? How is Via finding the high school? She wants to be special.
What are the odds of Via having a child that looks like August? Do you think these are good odds? Explain. 50% because of it in the Wonder book.
Explore the character, Miranda? Why did she call August at the end of Part 2? Explain she miss Via.
Describe Via as a character? Do you empathize with her? yes because I know how some people get all of the attention.
What do you think will happen to August when he returns to school? the cheese touch.

Wonder can do tasks part 1

Vocabulary
1. Contagious - spread from person to another
2. Exception - a person or thing that is excluded from a general statement
3. Recital - a performance of a programme of music by a soloist or small group.
4. Aversion - a strong dislike or disinclination.
5. Mortality - the state of being subject to death.

Treacher Collins Syndrome affects the eyes, the ears, the cheeks, and can create hypoplasia or undergrowth in each of those areas. It also affects the palate, sometimes resulting in a cleft palate, and a lower jaw, often creating a smaller than normal lower jaw. It can also affect some other parts of the body. 


Wonder work Part 145 - 161

Summer isn't in the popular group at school, why is she invited to Savanna's party? because she got an invitation to Savanna's Halloween party.
How does Summer foster a relationship with Auggie, in what ways is it beneficial for them both? because she can make the lie more realistic.

Wonder can do tasks part 2

Fashionista - a designer
celestial - godlike
flabbergasted - surprise
meticulously - in a way that shows great attention to detail
illuminating - light up
transition - the process

Wonder can do tasks part 3

Vocabulary

Morphed -
Artefact -
Birac









Wonder work part 165 - 220

Part 4 starts with the quote "Now here is my secret. It is very simple. It is only with one's heart that one can see clearly. What is essential is invisible to the eye." What does it mean? you can't read people but you can read the action.
What was Jack's initial reaction to Mr Tushman's request to show August around school? He knows who August.
What made Jack decide to say 'yes' to Mr Tushman’s request? because of his annoying mum.
 Friendship can be difficult. How does Jack feel about him and August becoming Ex-friends?   
How does he feel when he finds out why? Not seeing the truth.
How was Jack provoked to punch Julian in the face? Explain why you think this was the right/wrong thing to do? Julian talk bed stuff about August.
How did reading Jack's point of view change your perception of his character? it did not change my perception.
Predict how you think Auggie will react to the news that Jack punched Julian. What effect will it have own their friendship? Not being Ex-friend anymore.
Discuss the motivations for Julian's mum to photoshop August out of the class photo and it’s the message it sends to Julian. Julian's mum is a rude person.
 What do you make of Mrs Albans' statement that August is handicapped? Do you think she was correct when she said it places too much of a burden on the kids to befriend August? No
 Mrs Alban also thought that August shouldn't have been allowed into Beecher Prep. Do you agree or disagree? Explain. Disagree because of he, not a handicap.
 How did Jack handle being frozen out by all the boys at Beecher Prep? he goes back to August.

Wonder work part 233 - 242

Why was Justin nervous when he was going to meet Olivia's parents? How did it show? How did it work out? He was shaking and sweating since it was his first time meeting Olivia's parents.
Why does Justin greet the different members of the family in four different ways? Explain each greeting. Because he needs to adapt to the environment.
In the bus stop chapter, Justin told Julian and his friends to leave Jack alone. Was this a good thing to do? Yes because Justin told jack to hold on.
In the chapter titled Bird, Via states that she is 'an awful person'. Why do you think she feels this way? Is she right? She is right because she doesn't want August to feel hurt.
In what ways is Part Five different from the other Parts in the book? Punctuation

Wonder work can do task part 4 and 5

Vocabulary

Dissed - speak disrespectfully to or criticize.
Sarcastically - in an ironic way intended to mock or convey contempt.
Tics - a habitual spasmodic contraction of the muscles, most often in the face.
Immaculate - perfectly clean, neat, or tidy.
Monologue -a long speech by one actor in a play or film, or as part of a theatrical or broadcast programme.
theorems - a general proposition not self-evident but proved by a chain of reasoning; a truth established by means of accepted truths.

I think this song suits them because they have the same personality because they will be together forever and ever and ever.
Wonder work part six 245 - 274

Explain why August doesn't like school events that include parents? because he doesn't want the parents to see his face.
Maya left August a nice little note and August said, "Six months ago stuff like that would have never have happened, but now it happens more and more." Explain the change that is occurring? he like school now and now he has more friend.
Describe August's feeling about getting hearing aids. Were they justified? he doesn't want to wear it because of people will think he looks weird.
Why did Via keep her part in the play a secret from her parents? Why did Via's mum say the play wasn't something that August would be interested in?
August says, "I think there should be a rule that everyone in the world should get a standing ovation at least once in their lives.” Explain what this means and why he believes it. it a special thing that he recommends.
What effect did Daisys’ death have on the characters? characters become more honest.

Wonder work part seven 277 - 290

Why did Miranda claim ‘sickness’ before the play? because Miranda wants Via to be in the spotlight and what to regain a friendship

After reading Miranda's, how did your perception of her change and why? umm..my perspective did not change because they were childhood friends.

Wonder work part Eight 293 - 362


Explain August’s fears of going on school retreat/camp, were they justified? Because he cried when he went to his best friend.
Compare Eddie and Julian. How are they similar/ different. How do their interactions with August reveal their character?
Eddie is a bully that will say anything to august face and make him sad Julian goes behind his back.
Explain how August's relationship with his classmates has changed since he first started going to Beecher Prep, give explains? Everyone knows him better and talks to him.
Describe how August has shown greatness during his year at Beecher Prep? Do you think he deserves the medal? Why? He did not react to anything the bullies said and keep calm.
Compare the character of Auggie at the beginning of the book and in the final chapters. How has he changed and what has contributed to this change? Auggie at the start was very don't like to go to school but now he meets a lot of friends and he like to school.
Describe your favourite character in the story. Explain their impact on the story and why you picked them. Miranda, I picked Miranda because she moves on from her depressing family.
This story explores the themes of Friendship, Betrayal, Overcoming Challenges, Bullying and Family Relationships. Create a brainstorm web for each of these themes that shows what the story has told for each theme.
What do you think Auggie's future holds? What do you think will happen in his life? Auggie would become a scientists

What am I learning? I learn how to make a Venn diagram.

How does this work show my learning? The Venn diagram helps me to remember what happened in the book and the film.

What am I wondering? Nothing

The Merchant Of Venice

What I think is going to happen in the story? Bassanio wants money so he asks his best friend for money but he doesn't have the money

Antonio is depressed without knowing why? he worries about this ship.
Do you think Graziano's contributions help Antonin mood? No, because he made Antonio worry more.

what are your first impressions of Bassanio?he in love and depressed.
Is he in love? yes, Bassanio is in love with Portia.why does he need to borrow money again now? To impressed Portia.
how do Portia first words compare with Antonio's?they are depressed.
what is the reason for her mood? her dad dies and she has to marry a man but nun of they is her tastes.
Do you think Nerissa is a help to her? a litter but no much Nerissa is asking questions.
sum up, in a word or a short phrase, Portia attitude to her suitor so far? They suck and she does not like them.

Act one, Scene three
1. Shylock is a moneylender. Does he seem eager to do business with Bassanio? How do you know? maybe, because he's wearing a fake smile.
2. Which does shylock think is safe, his business or Antonio. Antonio, because he I don't have to give Antonio a pound of flesh.
3. Why doesn't Shylock want to dine with Bassanio and Antonio? because of his religion, his Jewish and he can't pig.
4. What strict principal of his is Antonio breaking to help Bassanio?he is giving him a pound of flesh
5. Shylock tells a bible story to prove that the taking of profit is blessed, as long as thieving is not involved. does he convince Antonio? give evidence. Giving a profit is bad, that's why Antonio is bullying Shylock.
6. Shylock accuses Antonio of a whole catalogue of nastiness.
7. How does Bassanio react to proposed bond? Bassanio is worry about Antonio.

Act two, Scene one
1. We have watched racial and religious tension at work in A1S3. The prince of Morocco opens A2S1 with another sensitive issue. what is it? People judge him by his colour and he said don't judge me by my colour my blood is the same as body else.
2. If Antonio loses his gamble, he must forfeit a pound of flesh. What must Portia's suitor give up if they fail to win her? Antonio is going to pay shylock money or a pound of flesh.
3. Shylock practices usury. What is this?  the action or practice of lending money unreasonably.
4. why do shylock and Antonio hate each other? religion shylock is Jewish and Antonio crisis.
5. What is Portia's opinion of the prince of Morocco give examples? Nothing, because she can't choose him if she wanted.

Act two Scene two

1. Why does Launcelot want to leave Shylock? Give evidence from the text to support your thinking. because Shylock treats Launcelot poorly evidence: Certainly, the Jew is the very devil himself.
2. Why is Bassanio worried about taking Gratiano with him to Belmont? Graziano got drunk and ruin Bassanio reputation.
3. Launcelot and his father are very anxious to find Launcelot a new job. They both want to impress Bassanio. This leads to a. frequent interruptions.
       b. contradictions
       c. misuse of words to impress.

      Find examples of each of these in the text. The old proverb is very well parted between quote my master shylock and you sir you have the grace of god sir and he hath enough.

Act Two Scene Three
1. What does Jessica think of her life at home? Give evidence from the text to support your thinking. She thinks is boring.
quote, I am sorry thou wilt leave my father so our house is hell and thou a merry devil didst rob it of some taste of tediousness.
2. Which of Bassanio’s friends is Jessica planning to marry? Launcelot

Act Two, Scene Four
3. How does Jessica get a message to her lover? leonardo give the message to Launcelot
4. How will she be disguised for the elopement? she dressed up as a man

Act Two, Scene Five
5. Why is Shylock uneasy about going out for the evening? Give evidence from the text to support your thinking. because Jessica will run away.

Act Two, Scene Six




How does Launcelot manage to tell Jessica that Lorenzo will be there that evening? because Lorenzo said where to meet him (quote This is the penthouse under which Lorenzo desired us to make stand)

What does Jessica throw down to Lorenzo?No(quote I'm glad it night, you do not look me for I am much ashamed of my exchange)

Why is Antonio looking for Gratiano?because his friend are waiting for him.

Act Two Discussion Questions:

In A2S2, Launcelot deceives his father. In A2S6, Jessica deceives hers, What does each of them hope to achieve? to be free

In A2S5 Lines 11-18 & 28-39. In both speeches, Shylock is speaking to his daughter, Jessica. What is his attitude to her? Give supporting examples from the text.

Bossy and Overprotected
Quote: I am bid forth to supper, Jessica.
There are my keys.—But wherefore should I go?
I am not bid for love. They flatter me.
In A2S5 Lines 11-18 & 28-39. What do Launcelot and the audience know, that Shylock does not? How does this show dramatic irony? Jessica is running away

Act Two, Scene Seven
Which casket does the Prince of Morocco think is worthy to contain Portia’s portrait. Use evidence of the text to justify your answer. the gold one (Quote: A coin that bears the figure of an angel, stamped in gold, but that’s inscribed upon.
But here an angel in a golden bed. Lies all within. Deliver me the key. 
Here do I choose, and thrive I as I may!)

How is Portia feeling in A2S7 -at the beginning, -while the Prince is making his choice, at the end. She feels nervous at the beginning but at the end.

1. to marry the prince of Morocco. she is so relieved that she does not have

What was Portia's father trying to achieve by the use of the caskets? Does this seem to be working? Back in the day's everything was destined for you.

Act Two, Scene Eight

What double disaster has struck Shylock? Jessica has run away with Lorenzo and Jessica took Shylocks money with her.

Where did Shylock think Lorenzo & Jessica might be? In the gondola.

How did Bassanio and Antonio part? They talked and they shook hands and then parted.

What is the first suggestion of trouble for Antonio? Find a quote that tells you this. A ship with treasure has been wrecked in the English channel.

(Quote: I spoke with a Frenchman yesterday who said that a Venetian ship loaded with the treasure was wrecked in the English Channel.

I thought about Antonio when he told me. I silently hoped it wasn’t his ship.

Act Two, Scene Nine
What is the purpose of the rhymes in the caskets? to pass the test and married

Portia.

Why does the Prince of Aragon discard the golden caskets? What does his interpretation of the inscription tell us about his character? he thinks he doesn't deserve.
What is Portia’s reaction to Bassanio’s arrival? don't care

Act Three, Scene One
Why does Shylock assume Solanio and Salerio know of Jessica’s flight? because they are the best friend
What is the second suggestion of misfortune for Antonio- find a quote. quote: Why, yet it lives there unchecked that Antonio hath a ship of rich lading wrecked on the narrow seas
Who has been looking for Lorenzo and Jessica, how do we know? shylock because he looking for Jessica
Where do Shylock and Tubal arrange to meet and with what purpose? Synagogue

Act Three, Scene two

1. Why does Portia want Bassanio to delay his choice? because she wanted to spend time with Bassanio and she doesn't want him to lose.
2. What makes Bassanio choose lead over the silver and gold caskets? find the quotes in the text to support your thinking. gold is shiny, silver is too common, lead is not too shiny and it not too common.
3. What does Portia’s speech A3S2 L166-174 reveal about the expected roles of a woman in marriage? she is saying that if you win the test I'm all your but just because I'm a woman I'm not stupid.
4. What did Gratiano’s and Nerissa’s wish to marry depend on? the money
5. How does Portia know that the letter contains bad news? because of Bassanio face.
6. What help does Portia offer straightaway? money
7. Why do we not expect this help to be successful? because of Bassanio past the payday.
8. Do you think Portia would still be in love with Bassanio if she knew he had lied about his wealth? yes because she had fallen in love with him.

Act three, Scene three

1. Antonio is now convinced that he knows the reason for Shylock’s insistence on claiming his bond. What is it, use a quote from the text to support your answer. Antonio pound of flesh. Quote: I’ll have my bond. Speak not against my bond.
   I have sworn an oath that I will have my bond.
   Thou calledst me dog before thou hadst a cause.
   But since I am a dog, beware my fangs.
2. Why can the Duke not ‘deny the course of law’ according to Antonio? because Bassanio is supposed to pay the money 3 months ago and Antonio don't have the money so he has to give shylock a pound of flesh.
3. What does Antonio seem resigned to his fate? What two important realizations is this based on? Use lines 8, 21-24, 26-31 to help you. Antonio can't do much because he would be bending the law which will cause fights.
4. Do you think Antonio’s feelings towards Bassanio have changed since the beginning, why?yes as Quote: Pray God Bassanio come To see me pay his debt, and then I care not.
5. Shylock refuses to consider the idea of Mercy but demands Justice. Consider the following ideas:

• Is mercy the same as forgiveness?
• Is it easier to show mercy or look for revenge?
• Is justice the same as fairness?
• Is true justice possible in this case?

Act Three, Scene Four

1. What is Lorenzo’s opinion of Antonio? worrying
2. What does Portia tell Lorenzo she intends to do? doubling the money
3. What does she ask Lorenzo and Jessica to do for her and why? take charge of Portia house.
4. Why does Portia think Antonio and Bassanio must be alike? because is Bassanio best friend.
5. Why do Portia and Nerissa intend to travel dressed as men? So people would believe in Portia and Nerissa.
6. In A3S4 L 60-78, how does Portia describe the behavior and attitudes of young men? they bragged about stuff.
7. Does it seem likely that Portia is going to follow the expected behavior of a wife? No

Act Three, Scene Five

1. In his jokey conversation with Jessica, why is Launcelot against the conversion of Jews to Christianity?
2. What is Jessica’s opinion of Portia?

Act 4 scene 1

1. What does the Duke believe Shylock intends to do? showing mercy
2. What does Shylock intend to do, and what reasons does he give for his decision? killing Antonio because feel like it.
3. Why must the law be allowed to stand (why can’t the judge dismiss this case)because of Bassanio is paying a lot of money.
4. Shylock is very clear about the restrictions in the wording of the deed, how does Portia use these loopholes? the contract says that Antonio doesn't have to bleed.
5. What penalties does Shylock now have to pay? Are they fair? Why/why not. Shy have to become Christian and leaves all this property to his son in law and his daughter when he dies.
6. How do Lorenzo and Jessica gain the result? shylock have to leave all his property to Lorenzo and Jessica.
7. What reward has Portia claimed and why is this significant? Bassanio ring because Portia talks him to not give the ring to no one.
8. Portia tells Shylock ‘The quality of mercy is not strained’. How does she try to persuade Shylock to show mercy, how much mercy is she willing to show him (line 345-362)she showing him no mercy because Shylock tries to kill Antonio with no mercy.

1. A4S1 L 70-80. Antonio gives us three short images of how useless any attempt by Bassanio to save his life will be

• What are they? ask the ocean to get smaller, You might as well ask a wolf why he killed the lamb and made its mother cry.
• What do they tell us about one of Shakespeare's interests? the Christian Bible
• Do you think this is an effective way of demonstrating the problem?
• Each example is an extreme and impossible, what influence does this have on how you expect the rest of the scene to develop.

2. A4S1 L90-100, Shylock uses vivid comparisons when he wants to make a point.

• What example does he use to illustrate the fact that the pound of flesh is his: ‘tis mine and I will have it’
• It is much longer comparison than the three used by Antonio but does you think it is more striking/effective/convincing?

Act 5 Scene one

1. Why do Lorenzo and Jessica remind each of the stories of classical lovers? In such a night Stood Dido with a willow in her hand upon the
2. What are Portia's feelings as she approaches the house?
3. What is the first argument to break out? the ring argument
4. How do Gratiano and Bassanio try to justify parting with the rings, are they successful? No, because Portia has the ring.
5. Was Bassanio right to give away the ring, give reasons for your thinking? NO, because Portia is going to be a bitch about it.
6. How can the newly-weds threaten to sleep with the men who took their rings- and mean it?
7. What effect do these arguments have on Antonio?
8. Portia and Nerissa have the rings. What does this prove to Antonio, Gratiano, and Bassanio?
9. How do Antonio, Lore, zo, and Jessica benefit from news that Portia brings?