Venn Diagram - 2018 - Wonder - English

What Am I Learning :

I am learning to create a Venn Diagram for the movie Wonder and to consider the differences between the novel and the film.

How does this work show my learning?

I think this shows my learning because I have given examples for both the movie and the novel.

What am I wondering?

I am wondering why did they cut out so many sections from the book.

English - 9Hh - Create - Wonder

In English, we had a task to do on the book Wonder and it was to create a promotional digital poster to encourage readers. This is mine:

Wonder Work Part 8 - August

Explain August’s fears of going on school retreat/camp, were they justified?

Yes, they were justified, he is afraid to go because he has never been to a sleepover, August tried going to Christopher house and having a sleepover yet he missed his mother too much. He is partly excited and partly nervous.

Compare Eddie and Julian. How are they similar/ different. How do their interactions with August reveal their character?

Eddie is a bully who will say anything to August's face whereas, Julian will talk behind August back and tell people how defective he is but he won't confront it to him.

Explain how August's relationship with his classmates has changed since he first started going to Beecher Prep, give explains?

When he first came to Beecher Prep nobody talked to him everyone made up jokes to keep the distance from August. The only friends August had was Summer and Jack Will. After that everybody got used to nobody played games and everyone would interact with him. Soon I think they realized that the face doesn't matter it's the personality.

Describe how August has shown greatness during his year at Beecher Prep? Do you think he deserves the medal? Why?

August has shown greatness in numerous ways by not reacting to bullies and keeping his calm. He also showed empathy & kindness throughout the year which is why I think he deserves the medal, also to anyone August will make a good friend. He has shown commitment from the start to the end.

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?

At the start of the book, August was a quiet and soft character and nobody understood him very well and thought his personality is just like his appearance. Soon August made friends and became more confident every time he went to school. His classmates got used him and acknowledged him as a person. August has matured as a person he has become used to primitive people around him and how to manage them.

Describe your favorite character in the story. Explain their impact on the story and why you picked them.

My favorite character is Summer, I like Summer because she is a kind and caring person and resembles like she will always have your back, and she has been nice to everyone including the bullies. Overall she is a good best friend for August & Jack.

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?

I think his future will have mixed blessing, but reading the book I think he will be able to manage them.                                      AUGUST

Vocabulary - English - 2018

Rappelled:

Noun & Verb. Another term for abseil.

Concession:

1. A thing that is granted, particularly in response to requests.

2. A preferential allowance or rate provided by an association.

Brainiac:

An intelligent person.

Imbecile:

A stupid person.

Quantifiable:

Able to be represented or measured as a quantity.

Verbosity:

The fact or quality of using extra words than required.

Abolitionist:

A person who favors the abolition of a practice or institution.

Vocabulary

Wonder Questions Part 7 - Miranda

Part 7:

1. Why did Miranda claim "sickness" before the play?

She did this because she knew her friends and family were not going to show up so gave it to Olivia because her family was going to come and watch her.

2. After reading Miranda's, how did your perception change and why?
It changed because after reading her section of the book you connect with her, and you find out she is only doing this to become popular. I felt sad for her since her mother and father don't even give her attention, she been lying to her friends the whole time about her family and the only people she feels safe with is Via's family ( Who she is not even talking too).

MIRANDA

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- Mayhem :

Chaos or extreme disorder.

- Taciturn:

Someone saying very little about something.

- Gazillion:

A very large quantity.

- Sarcastic:

An irony in order to mock someone.

- Hysterically:

+ Uncontrolled Emotion

+Emphazing how hilarious something is.

- Bittersweet :

+ Sweet with a bitter aftertaste.

+Triggering pleasure with sadness.

Wonder Questions - August - 245 - 274 - Part 6

Explain why August doesn't like school events that include parents?

He dislikes them because every time there is an event happening including parents, August says " Parents always stare at him even if they've seen before and he tries to ignore it but it annoys me too much.

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?

People are getting used to his face, and they don't care about the plague anymore. Also, they can see August is a nice person it's just his face that's different.

Describe August's feeling about getting hearing aids. Were they justified?

They were justified, he didn't want to get hearing aids because he said: " Anything to do with my ears bothers me a lot". Also, he doesn't want to wear hearing aids because they are too big, because he doesn't have outer ears he has to wear this big heavy duty headband.

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?

She didn't want August to come to the show because it will be like middle school again, where people make fun of her brother. Via's mum said that because she didn't want to tell August the whole situation again and she knew from Via's look she didn't want August to come.

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.

I think he said this because everyone has done something great in their life and they should be awarded for it, by a standing ovation, I assume he believes in it because some people don't get awarded for their effort.

What effect did Daisys’ death have on the characters?

It had a big effect on everyone, everyone loved her so much that it hurt them like losing an actual family member. Personally, I think this mostly affects Auggie and Via since they were the closest to daisy.

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Vocabulary - 2018 - English

VOCABULARY - Find the meanings of the following words: Dissed, sarcastically, tics, immaculate, monologue, and theorems.

Dissed: To speak disrespectfully or to harshly criticise.

Sarcastically: Using irony to mock someone.

Tics: Contraction of muscles, mostly on the face.

Immaculate:

1. Free from flaws and mistakes. ( Perfect )

2. Perfectly clean, tidy or neat.

Monologue:

1. A long speech by one actor in a play or film.

2. Tedious speech by a person in a conversation.

Theorems: A truth established by means of accepted truths.

Bullying - English - Wonder - 2018

This is my one of my tasks for English, what bullying is and how to stop it.

Wonder Questions - English - Justin

Why was Justin nervous when he was going to meet Olivia's parents? How did it show? How did it work out?

He is nervous because it's his first time meeting Olivia's parents and he doesn't know if it will work out or not. He was shaking and his tics started to show. It worked out really well the parents liked him and vice versa.

Why does Justin greet the different members of the family in four different ways?
I think it was based on their age or appearance which is why he greeted them in a different way.

In the bus stop chapter, Justin told Julian and his friends to leave Jack alone. Was this a good thing to do?

Yes and no, because Justin did a nice thing for Jack by telling them off, but I think Jack can fight his own battles.

In the chapter titled Bird, Via states that she is 'an awful person'. Why do you think she feels this way? Is she right?

I think she feels bad because she didn't tell her parents about the play Justin and Via are in, because they will bring August and she doesn't want everyone to know her as a kid with a deformed brother around high school. I think she feels this way because she realizes she done something wrong and unkind.

In what ways is Part Five different from the other Parts in the book?

Part 5 talks about Justin's experience with Via and her family, his family and his experience with life, whereas in the other parts they talk about Via, August, Miranda and etc. Also, he talks about himself as a person and his struggles in life so far.

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English - Wonder - Vocabulary

VOCABULARY - Find the meanings of the following words: Morphed, artifact, biracial, sympathetic, illuminate, phony and technically.

Morphed: 

1. To experience a gradual process of transformation

Artifact:

1. An object made by a human being.

2. Something observed in a scientific investigation or experiment.

Biracial:

1. Concerning or containing a member of two racial groups.

Sympathetic:

1. Feeling or showing empathy.

2. Showing approval of or favor towards an idea or action.

Illuminate:

1. To light up.

Phony:

1. A fake person or thing.

2. Something not genuine.

Technically:

1. According to the facts or an exact meaning of something.

2. Involving technology or regarding it.

3. With reference to the technique displayed.

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What am I learning?

I am learning to find out the meanings of the words above.

How does this work show my learning?

Because I have researched the words and given the meanings.

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WONDER QUESTIONS - ENGLISH - Pg 118 - 157

What was Summer's initial reaction to August's face? Why did they become friends?

Summer original reaction was the same as the other students in August's class, " Woah what's up with his face". She became friends because she wanted to or either she felt bad for him. 

Summer isn't in the popular group at school, why is she invited to Savanna's party? 

They invited her to find out why she is hanging out with the zombie kid so much ( August ).

They were smart and hid it by saying Julian liked her.

How does Summer foster a relationship with Auggie, in what ways is it beneficial for them both?

Summer became friends with August because she wanted to but, it benefited both of them. August got a lot of judgment for being abnormal and summer felt sorry for him and they became friends. Summer realizes August is not as bad as he looks and they just make him sound scary and freaky. This is beneficial for both of them because they both get to know each other so well and come to be great friends.  

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?

This quote means what on the outside is important, but not as important as what's on the inside. In-depth if you want to find out what on the inside use your emotions. 

What was Jack's initial reaction to Mr. Tushman's request to show August around school? What made Jack decide to say 'yes' to Mr. Tushman’s request? Jack was hesitant to give Auggie a tour around the school because Jack knew him and Jack knew how he looked. He went because he felt sorry for him after Jack's sibling ran away from him. 

Friendship can be difficult. How does Jack feel about him and August becoming Ex-friends? How does he feel when he finds out why?

Without a doubt, I think Jack feels bad because August and Jack were actually really good friends and they had the same interests and would get along just fine. Personally, Jack tries to ignore the feelings for August and move on but I think he still wants to be friends with August.

How was Jack provoked to punch Julian in the face? Explain why you think this was the right/wrong thing to do? 

What provoked him to punch Julian was him saying stuff about his disease, that he has no friends and what Julian would do if he looked like August. I think Jack had enough and cared that much about August that he punched him in the face.

How did reading Jack's point of view change your perception of his character? 

While I was reading Jack's point of view I saw that Jack would do anything to be popular but as I got in depth I saw that he was really wanting to be friends with August and that even though they weren't talking Jack was still missing August as a friend. So yes it did 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?

I think August will be shocked by this situation because at that time Jack and August weren't friends. Hearing this August will be shocked and satisfied because I know August hates Julian. This is a good effect on their relationship because August will realize that Jack might not be as bad as he thinks and they probably will become friends again.

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VENN Diagram - Wonder - English

What am I learning?

I am learning to use a VENN Diagram.

How does this work show my learning?

Because I have read the text and created this diagram.

What am I wondering?

Will Summer & Jack ever become best friends?

Vocabulary & Create - Wonder - Can Do.

VOCABULARY - Find the meanings of the following words: Fashionista, celestial, flabbergasted, sarcastic, meticulously, illuminating and transition.

Fashionista:

1. A person who is really interested in fashion.

Celestial:

1. Something good.

2. Relating to heaven

3. Arranged in or relating got the sky or related to outer space.

Flabbergasted:

1. Suprised or amazed

Sarcastic:

1. Sharp or bitter expression towards someone

Meticulously:

1. Something that shows lot's attention to detail.

Illuminating:

1. Lights up.

Transition:

1. Something that changes from one to another.

2. Either from one place to another.


What am I learning?
I am learning to find out the meanings of these words above.

How does this work show my learning?
How does this work show my learning because I have discovered the meanings of these words and written them down. 

What am I wondering?
I am wondering how was the language English discovered?

Can Do Task - Writing / Musical - 2018

WRITING

Chose your own precept. Explain what it means and create a digital display that can promote it to others.

Wonder Questions - Pg 41-80 - English

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?
Star Wars characters are acknowledged as monsters, and people would say to Auggie behind his back that " he is a monster and he looks like one to" so he is associated as one of them. He actually likes it, since the monsters in Star Wars save planets, people and are heroes which is why is aspire's to be like them.

What questions did Julian ask August and why did August want to slide under the desk? Explain why Julian asked those questions?

Julian asked a question " Who is your favourite character in Star Wars ? ". Auggie replied " Jango Fett" interfering Julian answered " is it Dark Sidious".  Dark Sidious is a character with a shrivelled up face after he was in a fire. Julian indirectly is trying to either hurt Auggie's feelings or trying to see why his face turned out to be like that.

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 being right in some cases can hurt people's feelings and being kind is the right thing to do, whatever the situation.

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?
I think August was getting annoyed and frustrated by his mom always asking questions every day after school.

August invited his whole class to his birthday party but not many kids came.

Why do you think they didn't go?
I think why I lot of people didn't show up was because no one wanted to be near him, or either they were really scared or anxious to be around him. Auggie also admitted that people didn't want to touch him because they thought he was contagious.

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?
Aversion is a dislike or hatred against something. I assume he doesn't want his picture taken because Auggie doesn't like how he looks or either he doesn't want people talking about what he looks like in the photo and bullying him about it.

Why does no one want to touch August? How do you think this makes him feel?
I think why nobody wants to touch August this is because they might think he is contagious. People might think they can get this disease just by touching him. Quote " I think it's like the cheese touch in the Diary of the wimpy kid were they think if they touch the cheese they might get cooties ".

Did your opinion of Jack Will change after August overheard him talking to Julian? Explain.
Yes, because I thought Jack was a nice and thoughtful person. Now I realised that Jack will say anything in front if august just to make him his friend and help him with his studies, However, to sound cool jack will go behind august's back.

Do you think August will go back to school? Predict what will happen next?

Yes, because August has a strong character and he will go back to school no matter what the situation, he has learned how to deal with those mean people. I predict August will go to school and not talk to jack and probably later in the story will find a kind best friend.

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