Year 6 Literacy Learning 

We have been reading R J Palacio’s ‘Wonder’ this term. Some of us have seen the movie (but so long ago, we cant actually remember it!) but none of us had ever read it before. This book doesn't rely on complex language to impress readers. Instead, its poignant portrayal of society is what makes it emotionally impactful and powerful. Within the opening pages, it can evoke tears or laughter, reminding us that amidst life's challenges, there's always room for hope. It transforms perspectives, revealing the struggles each person faces and advocating kindness over judgement.

One more intriguing aspect of this book is that it is told by various perspectives; and we have just finished hearing it from Auggie’s point of view. Here are our thoughts so far - 

So far it's about a young boy called August trying new things - like going to school for the first time or making new friends. He desperately wants to fit in to the school because he was born with a cleft palate which is where the skin and bone do not grow properly. He feels like he'll never fit in.

This book is a really good example of don't judge a book by its cover.  August only has 3 friends - the rest of the people look at him with disgust. In our opinion it costs nothing to be kind to others. - Cameron and George

Wonder is making me feel upset, betrayed and happy all at the same time. We have just finished reading the Auggie chapter and what happened at the end made me upset as someone who made out to be a friend, has ended up not being a friend. I think Auggie, although self loathing, is a lovely kid who is trying hard to fit in. - Gus