Grade 2AR Level 4.8

Wonder

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Reading Comprehension Questions

by R. J. Palacio

Part of the Wonder series · Book 1 of 2

14 curated questions

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Book Summary

August 'Auggie' Pullman is a boy with severe facial differences who has been homeschooled his whole life. The story follows his journey as he enters a mainstream middle school for the first time, facing challenges like bullying and social exclusion, but ultimately finding friendship, acceptance, and learning to navigate the world with courage and kindness. It explores themes of empathy, identity, and what it means to truly 'choose kind'.

Reading Comprehension Questions

14 curated questions across multiple comprehension levels. Use after your child finishes the book.

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1What big decision did Auggie's parents make for him at the beginning of the story?

Comprehensioneasy

2Who were Auggie's first two good friends at Beecher Prep?

Comprehensioneasy

3What special award did Auggie receive at the end of the school year?

Comprehensionmedium

4Why do you think Auggie was so scared to go to a regular school for the first time?

Inferencemedium

5How do you think Auggie felt when he overheard Jack Will saying mean things about him?

Inferencemedium

6Why was it important for Jack Will to apologize to Auggie?

Inferencehard

7What lesson does Auggie's story teach us about how we should treat others?

thememedium

8What does Auggie's journey to school teach us about being brave?

themehard

9How can you tell that many kids at Beecher Prep changed their minds about Auggie by the end of the year?

analysishard

10What does the word 'surgeries' mean in the story, when it says Auggie had many surgeries?

Vocabularyeasy

11When Auggie felt 'betrayed' by Jack Will, what did that mean?

Vocabularymedium

12What does it mean to show 'courage' like Auggie did?

Vocabularymedium

13What would you do if you saw someone being mean to a new kid at school, like Julian was to Auggie?

discussionmedium

14How do you think Auggie's family helped him be brave and go to school?

discussionhard

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Key Vocabulary

Important words from Wonder to discuss with your child.

surgerieshomeschooledcontagiousbetrayedapologizescourageempathy

Discussion Prompts

Great open-ended questions for car rides, dinner, or read-alouds.

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1“What was your favorite part of Wonder? Why did it stand out to you?”

2“If you could talk to any character from Wonder, who would you choose and what would you ask them?”

3“How did Wonder make you feel? Can you describe a moment that surprised you?”

4“Would you recommend Wonder to a friend? What would you tell them about it?”

5“What lesson or message do you think R. J. Palacio wanted young readers to learn from this story?”

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What reading level is Wonder?

Wonder by R. J. Palacio is recommended for grades 1-3 readers with an AR level of 4.8. It's an excellent choice for building reading comprehension skills at this level.

What are good comprehension questions for Wonder?

ReadBuddy provides 14 carefully crafted comprehension questions for Wonder, covering literal comprehension, vocabulary, and inference skills. These questions help students engage deeply with the story.

How can I use Wonder for reading practice?

Read the book together or independently, then use ReadBuddy's comprehension questions to check understanding. Focus on vocabulary words, discuss character motivations, and encourage your child to make connections to their own experiences.

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