https://padlet.com/sovelynsun/vfuzyuffksha Evelyn Sun en-us 2017-02-02 13:10:39 UTC 2026-03-09 01:07:12 UTC hello@padlet.com sovelynsun https://padlet.com/sovelynsun/vfuzyuffksha/wish/151122679

]]> 2017-02-02 13:33:30 UTC https://padlet.com/sovelynsun/vfuzyuffksha/wish/151122679 sovelynsun https://padlet.com/sovelynsun/vfuzyuffksha/wish/151331768 I think the title for the realistic fiction novel Wonder by R.J Palacio is a good title. The title Wonder relates to the story because August is extraordinary and different in the story. Also in the text, it states," She  bent down and whispered in my ear. You really are a wonder Auggie. You are a wonder" (310). Augusts mom calls him a wonder and wonder is the title of the story.  If I could give the novel  Wonder a different title, I would give it the name  Faces . This is an odd name for a book but I'll explain why. In the story, Augusts face is disordered. He  has to see other peoples faces when they look at him. He also faces many challenges in the story. In conclusion, Wonder is a good title but if I could rename it, Faces would be a great title.]]> 2017-02-03 01:16:34 UTC https://padlet.com/sovelynsun/vfuzyuffksha/wish/151331768 sovelynsun https://padlet.com/sovelynsun/vfuzyuffksha/wish/151333513 2017-02-03 01:34:37 UTC https://padlet.com/sovelynsun/vfuzyuffksha/wish/151333513 sovelynsun https://padlet.com/sovelynsun/vfuzyuffksha/wish/151410980 In the realistic fiction Wonder by R.J Palacio, the story takes place in the school Beecher Prep and Augusts house. I think the setting Beecher Prep is the most important setting because that's how August makes friends and won the Henry Ward. That's also where he gained his confidence. In the beginning, August feels uncomfortable. In the text it states, "No way. No thank you. I stop letting anyone take pictures of me a while ago" (70). At the end, he feels comfortable because he has friends. A text to support this is, " I was just smiling a big fat happy smile for all the different cameras clicking away at me" (307). The school has grades 5,6,7 and maybe more. Augusts home consists of his dog Daisy, his mom, his dad , and his sister Via. In his house, he feels more comfortable because he has his own room to do whatever he wants and he knows his parents and his sister won't stare at him. In conclusion, the setting in Wonder takes place in Beecher Prep and Augusts house.]]> 2017-02-03 12:43:15 UTC https://padlet.com/sovelynsun/vfuzyuffksha/wish/151410980 sovelynsun https://padlet.com/sovelynsun/vfuzyuffksha/wish/151417542 Augusts school]]> 2017-02-03 13:13:12 UTC https://padlet.com/sovelynsun/vfuzyuffksha/wish/151417542 sovelynsun https://padlet.com/sovelynsun/vfuzyuffksha/wish/151418706 Augusts neighborhood]]> 2017-02-03 13:17:42 UTC https://padlet.com/sovelynsun/vfuzyuffksha/wish/151418706 sovelynsun https://padlet.com/sovelynsun/vfuzyuffksha/wish/151419145 In the realistic fiction Wonder by R.J Palacio, August is the main character in the story. August is positive and funny. He's positive because he understands if people stare at him during his life. A quote from the story to support this is, " They were just being normal dumb kids " (62).This shows that he forgives the people who stare at him in the hallway as he walks. He is funny because he makes people laugh including his family and friends. A quote to support this is, " Mommy and I had a professor in college called Mrs. Butt. Mom was now laughing too. Is that for real?" (13). This shows me August can laugh really easily and hes really funny. In conclusion, August is the main character of Wonder and he is positive and funny.]]> 2017-02-03 13:19:09 UTC https://padlet.com/sovelynsun/vfuzyuffksha/wish/151419145 sovelynsun https://padlet.com/sovelynsun/vfuzyuffksha/wish/151429126 2017-02-03 13:52:10 UTC https://padlet.com/sovelynsun/vfuzyuffksha/wish/151429126 sovelynsun https://padlet.com/sovelynsun/vfuzyuffksha/wish/151431304 Julian is the additional character in the realistic fiction Wonder by R.J Palacio,. He is rude, doesn't give people a chance, an inconsiderate. An example in the text to show Julian is rude, doesn't give people a chance, an inconsiderate is, " ... Julian cut right in front of me , which actually made me stumble backwards. Ooops! Sorry about that! Julian said. But I can tell by the way he looked at me that he wasn't really sorry at all "(30). In conclusion, Julian is the additional character and he is rude, doesn't give people a chance,and inconsiderate.]]> 2017-02-03 13:58:34 UTC https://padlet.com/sovelynsun/vfuzyuffksha/wish/151431304 sovelynsun https://padlet.com/sovelynsun/vfuzyuffksha/wish/151437769 2017-02-03 14:17:20 UTC https://padlet.com/sovelynsun/vfuzyuffksha/wish/151437769 sovelynsun https://padlet.com/sovelynsun/vfuzyuffksha/wish/151437993 2017-02-03 14:18:02 UTC https://padlet.com/sovelynsun/vfuzyuffksha/wish/151437993 sovelynsun https://padlet.com/sovelynsun/vfuzyuffksha/wish/151661929 In the realistic fiction Wonder by R.J Palacio, the point of view is 1st person. Palacio wrote different aspects of other peoples thoughts and all of the chapters are told in 1st person. This helps me understand the thoughts of each character alone in the story. I like reading from different point of views because you can figure out what all the characters are feeling. Although the chapters have different characters in it, they all connect in some way. In August's chapter it says, "Will you check on Via? Mom said to Dad as she lay down next to me" (59). In Olivia's chapter it says, " I wonder how many nights she stood outside his door. And I wonder if she's ever stood outside my door like that" (99). In conclusion,  I really like how Palacio writes different aspects all in 1st person.]]> 2017-02-05 14:56:28 UTC https://padlet.com/sovelynsun/vfuzyuffksha/wish/151661929 sovelynsun https://padlet.com/sovelynsun/vfuzyuffksha/wish/151662608 Fact-Via is short for Via.]]> 2017-02-05 15:06:51 UTC https://padlet.com/sovelynsun/vfuzyuffksha/wish/151662608 sovelynsun https://padlet.com/sovelynsun/vfuzyuffksha/wish/151662694 In the realistic fiction Wonder, the theme is Don"t judge a book by its cover. This basically means Don't judge a book by its appearance but by its personality. This relates to the story because in the beginning of Wonder, people wouldn't touch August and pretended he had the plague.Meanwhile August was just a normal boy but was just born with Mandibulofacial dysostosis. He couldn't help if he was born like that. He didn't want to be born like that. People kept thinking Jack and Summer were weird because they hung out with August.  In the text it says, " I eat ice cream. I ride my bike. I play ball" (3). This shows me people didn't know that August has similar interests with everyone. In conclusion, I think the theme in the realistic fiction Wonder by R.J Palacio is don't judge a book by its cover. ]]> 2017-02-05 15:07:51 UTC https://padlet.com/sovelynsun/vfuzyuffksha/wish/151662694 sovelynsun https://padlet.com/sovelynsun/vfuzyuffksha/wish/151663545 2017-02-05 15:19:28 UTC https://padlet.com/sovelynsun/vfuzyuffksha/wish/151663545 sovelynsun https://padlet.com/sovelynsun/vfuzyuffksha/wish/151663591 2017-02-05 15:20:20 UTC https://padlet.com/sovelynsun/vfuzyuffksha/wish/151663591 sovelynsun https://padlet.com/sovelynsun/vfuzyuffksha/wish/151663644 Another theme in the realistic fiction Wonder by R.J Palacio is Kind words don't cost much, but they're very powerful. This means it doesn't hurt to say a few nice words to the people around you. You never know, it can make their day. This theme relates to the story because  Summer and Jack took the guts to sit with August although it meant  they would be laughed at. To support this reasoning, in the text it says, "Hey, is this seat taken? I looked up, and a girl I never saw before was standing across from my table with a lunch tray full of food" (51). But when Jack and Summer hung out with August, they didn't know that they made Augusts day better. If Summer and Jack didn't hang out with him, August probably would have never gained his confidence. In conclusion,  Kind words don't cost much but they're very powerful is another great theme for the realistic fiction Wonder by R.J Palacio.]]> 2017-02-05 15:21:14 UTC https://padlet.com/sovelynsun/vfuzyuffksha/wish/151663644 sovelynsun https://padlet.com/sovelynsun/vfuzyuffksha/wish/151664552 2017-02-05 15:34:51 UTC https://padlet.com/sovelynsun/vfuzyuffksha/wish/151664552 sovelynsun https://padlet.com/sovelynsun/vfuzyuffksha/wish/151664585 2017-02-05 15:35:23 UTC https://padlet.com/sovelynsun/vfuzyuffksha/wish/151664585 sovelynsun https://padlet.com/sovelynsun/vfuzyuffksha/wish/151666166 At the end of the realistic fiction Wonder, August wins the Henry Ward. I enjoyed the ending a little bit because he hugs is mom, after all that's how he got into the school! In the text it states, " I took a few steps back and surprised her by hugging her as she walked" (309). If I could change one thing, I would change that Julian comes back to school next year. Not only does this create suspense for August, it also creates conflict for Julian. Julian wants to apologize to August but he's nervous. If I didn't want to change anything but to add something, I would add that they go to Carvel after the graduation. That's where Jack first met August. In conclusion, I really enjoyed the ending but if I could change or add something, I would.]]> 2017-02-05 15:57:09 UTC https://padlet.com/sovelynsun/vfuzyuffksha/wish/151666166 sovelynsun https://padlet.com/sovelynsun/vfuzyuffksha/wish/151667010 2017-02-05 16:08:21 UTC https://padlet.com/sovelynsun/vfuzyuffksha/wish/151667010 sovelynsun https://padlet.com/sovelynsun/vfuzyuffksha/wish/151811748 2017-02-06 14:02:02 UTC https://padlet.com/sovelynsun/vfuzyuffksha/wish/151811748 sovelynsun https://padlet.com/sovelynsun/vfuzyuffksha/wish/151813895 2017-02-06 14:07:50 UTC https://padlet.com/sovelynsun/vfuzyuffksha/wish/151813895 sovelynsun https://padlet.com/sovelynsun/vfuzyuffksha/wish/151988181 You’re probably wondering how the realistic fiction Wonder by R.J Palacio got started. Well, R.J Palacio was at Carvel with her children just like Jack and August. While getting the ice cream, a deformed girl was sitting by their side. R.J Palacio was inspired to write about a deformed boy. But that wasn’t all, she didn’t know what to name the title for her book! Palacio was also inspired by her favorite song Wonder by Natalie Merchant. She decided to name her book Wonder.]]> 2017-02-06 21:58:40 UTC https://padlet.com/sovelynsun/vfuzyuffksha/wish/151988181 sovelynsun https://padlet.com/sovelynsun/vfuzyuffksha/wish/152296973 I rate the realistic fiction Wonder by R.J Palacio four stars. I rate this book four stars because they're some weaknesses in the story and mainly because they're always room for improvement. The story is about a boy with a deformed face that starts going to school. In the beginning, he was uncomfortable. Mostly because of a bully. At the end, he has so many friends and he gained his confidence. The bully left the school. The lesson R.J Palacio wanted to teach me was to not judge others by their look but by their personality. Many people didn't like how August looks meanwhile he was a nice boy. R.J Palacio's strength is that she includes different aspects, makes conflicts, and leaves the end of the chapter on a cliff-hanger. A detail to support this is, " ...and really, I think...if I looked like him, seriously, I think that I'd kill myself" (77). This makes me want to read more and see whats going to happen. Palacio's weaknesses is how the ending wasn't powerful enough. I did enjoy the ending a a little bit but it wasn't that powerful like the other parts in the story. Augusts just gets the award and that's it? I think Palacio should of added more information. A detail to support this is, " For everything you've given us, she said. For coming into out lives. For being you" (310). When August talks to his mom, its sweet and stuff but it wasn't that powerful. I recommend this to anyone basically. There's no specific age group that can read this book. This book was very interesting people over 60 can also read it and be inspired. Obviously you would need to know how to read before reading this book. So, probably kids who are 1,2,3 and four should wait until their in 2nd grade to read this book.  I want to recommend this to others because I think overall this book was so interesting and it taught me a powerful lesson. Also, the book is so interesting, it makes me want to read it again. ]]> 2017-02-07 20:39:27 UTC https://padlet.com/sovelynsun/vfuzyuffksha/wish/152296973 sovelynsun https://padlet.com/sovelynsun/vfuzyuffksha/wish/152322461 2017-02-07 22:42:18 UTC https://padlet.com/sovelynsun/vfuzyuffksha/wish/152322461