Novel Study: Wonder: Discussion Guide #2

Encourage critical thinking and literacy skills with these discussion questions as students read parts 2 and 3 of R.J. Palacio’s Wonder. Geared toward fourth-, fifth-, and sixth-grade readers, this discussion guide focuses on the chapters "A Tour of the Galaxy" through "The Egyptian Tomb," broken up into two digestible chunks, and corresponding to pages 81–132 in the novel's 2017 hardcopy Random House edition. Through the use of in-depth comprehension, analysis, and connection questions, readers will examine Via’s point of view of the events described in the book's first part and compare it to August’s version of events. They will be guided to consider the joys and complexities of having siblings with special needs, and to explore Summer’s point of view, as well. 

Whether used to spark a classroom discussion or as individual writing prompts, these thought-provoking questions are an engaging way to help learners review essential elements in the story, evaluate the author’s choices, make connections to other texts and their own lives, and even refine predictions. Click “View answer key” to see sample student responses and context.

For more resources related to the novel, don't miss the full set of Wonder  worksheets!