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Palacio, R. J. (2012). Wonder. New York, NY: Alfred A. Knopf.
Wonder, by R. J. Palacio explores the life of August (Auggie) Pullman, a boy with mandibulofacial dysostosis – a condition that leaves the face with undeveloped bones and tissue. This heartwarming story is told from multiple perspectives to convey what Auggie and everyone else feels and experience as Auggie starts going to a mainstream school for the first time. Being the new kid is hard enough, but with a face like Auggie’s, he really struggles to find true friends, considering the principal asked three students to befriend him, which does not necessarily work in Auggie’s favor. With a rough start to the school year, Auggie starts to question if he really is strong …show more content…
Within the song, the musician sings through a soft tone that truly captures the heart and makes you stop and think about all the characteristics that make us unique such as braces, glasses, height, weight, eye sight, hearing, and intelligence. Not only are the differences noted, but the feelings that the children experience when they are laughed at such as crying themselves to sleep, make this song unique and heartwarming. The viewing of this video can build background knowledge by emphasizing our differences and the affect one can have on another, by laughing and not accepting those for who they are. This video will leave students thinking about their sense of character when it comes to judging others, especially based on appearances. Not only will the students start thinking about themselves in regards to the choices they make, but they will also be able to read Wonder and think deeply about each perspective and the consequences of their decisions. As they read and consider the affect our actions have on one another, the students will be able to think beyond the story and really apply the message of the song within their own …show more content…
Due to a change in the chromosomes children can be diagnosed with this disorder that leaves the head and face with physical defects such as lower slanted eyes, undeveloped cheekbones, lower jaw, and undeveloped ears. Even though there are physical differences, these children still have normal intelligences. However, these children may also encounter difficulties breathing and hearing. It is also common for these children to have a cleft palate which leads to surgery and other procedures at a young
Palacio, R. J. (2012). Wonder. New York, NY: Alfred A. Knopf.
Wonder, by R. J. Palacio explores the life of August (Auggie) Pullman, a boy with mandibulofacial dysostosis – a condition that leaves the face with undeveloped bones and tissue. This heartwarming story is told from multiple perspectives to convey what Auggie and everyone else feels and experience as Auggie starts going to a mainstream school for the first time. Being the new kid is hard enough, but with a face like Auggie’s, he really struggles to find true friends, considering the principal asked three students to befriend him, which does not necessarily work in Auggie’s favor. With a rough start to the school year, Auggie starts to question if he really is strong …show more content…
Within the song, the musician sings through a soft tone that truly captures the heart and makes you stop and think about all the characteristics that make us unique such as braces, glasses, height, weight, eye sight, hearing, and intelligence. Not only are the differences noted, but the feelings that the children experience when they are laughed at such as crying themselves to sleep, make this song unique and heartwarming. The viewing of this video can build background knowledge by emphasizing our differences and the affect one can have on another, by laughing and not accepting those for who they are. This video will leave students thinking about their sense of character when it comes to judging others, especially based on appearances. Not only will the students start thinking about themselves in regards to the choices they make, but they will also be able to read Wonder and think deeply about each perspective and the consequences of their decisions. As they read and consider the affect our actions have on one another, the students will be able to think beyond the story and really apply the message of the song within their own …show more content…
Due to a change in the chromosomes children can be diagnosed with this disorder that leaves the head and face with physical defects such as lower slanted eyes, undeveloped cheekbones, lower jaw, and undeveloped ears. Even though there are physical differences, these children still have normal intelligences. However, these children may also encounter difficulties breathing and hearing. It is also common for these children to have a cleft palate which leads to surgery and other procedures at a young