Task 1 Purpose: During this task, you will learn more about the author of Wonder, R.J. Palacio. Begin with Step 1 below. Remember to read the complete step directions before clicking on any links or videos.
Complete the following three steps in order. Take your time to read the instructions before clicking on any links or playing videos. Remember to respond to the questions or prompts in your Explore the World of Wonder packet as well.
Step 1: Make sure your headphones are plugged in all the way. Did you check? Ok, click play on the video below and watch it from start to finish.
When meeting with schools, Palacio says that she always starts by asking, "How would you react if you met someone who looked like Auggie?" Take a moment to think about your answer to this question. How DO you think you'd react if you met someone like Auggie unexpectedly? Take a moment to think about this before moving on to Step 2.
Respond to the Step 1 prompt in the Explore the World of Wonder packet.
Step 2: Click HERE to read an article about R.J. Palacio and Wonder.
Step 3: R.J. Palacio has a website that she uses to post about her life as a writer. In this task, you will read one of her blog posts that shares a comment from a fan along with her response to the commenter. Read the note and R.J. Palacio's response. After, read and respond to the following question:
R.J Palacio says, "My hope is that [Wonder] helps children who look like your son, too, to have a better understanding and more empathy for children like your son." Do you think Wonder will help children be better understanding and empathetic like R.J. Palacio hoped? Why or why not? Record your response in your packet.