What is the main conflict in the story? List three events that have been part of the conflict, and explain how they contributed to the conflict.
Example Response:
In the book Wonder, by R.J. Palacio, the main problem that August deals with is trying to find his place in the world of middle school. August has a facial anamoly that makes him look very different from other kids his age, and because of his appearance he deals with a lot of bullying. He also deals with self-confidence issues, because he is aware that he is different from those around him. There are many events that build up this conflict.
The first event that starts the conflict is when August’s parents tell him that he will be going to public school for the first time ever. Not only will he be going to school, but he will be in Middle School. Middle School is tough for everyone, and it is even more difficult for a kid like August who looks so different from everyone else. August wants even more badly to fit in because it is hard for him to have people staring at him and pointing at him day after day.
The second event that is part of the conflict is Julian bullying him constantly. Julian is one of those kids who is nice in front of teachers but mean to kids when adults aren’t around. Julian picks on August, and leaves him nasty notes in his locker, and tells him he looks like a deformed character in Star Wars. Julian makes it difficult for August to feel comfortable and relaxed at school.
The last event that builds up the conflict is when August overhears Jack Will talking bad behind his back. August had thought that Jack was his best friend in school, but then when he hears Jack Will say that if he were August he would kill himself, August realizes that he might not be such a good friend after all. After this happens, August feels even more out of place in Middle School. He feels like a lonely outcast, and all he wants to do is fit in.
Example Response:
In the book Wonder, by R.J. Palacio, the main problem that August deals with is trying to find his place in the world of middle school. August has a facial anamoly that makes him look very different from other kids his age, and because of his appearance he deals with a lot of bullying. He also deals with self-confidence issues, because he is aware that he is different from those around him. There are many events that build up this conflict.
The first event that starts the conflict is when August’s parents tell him that he will be going to public school for the first time ever. Not only will he be going to school, but he will be in Middle School. Middle School is tough for everyone, and it is even more difficult for a kid like August who looks so different from everyone else. August wants even more badly to fit in because it is hard for him to have people staring at him and pointing at him day after day.
The second event that is part of the conflict is Julian bullying him constantly. Julian is one of those kids who is nice in front of teachers but mean to kids when adults aren’t around. Julian picks on August, and leaves him nasty notes in his locker, and tells him he looks like a deformed character in Star Wars. Julian makes it difficult for August to feel comfortable and relaxed at school.
The last event that builds up the conflict is when August overhears Jack Will talking bad behind his back. August had thought that Jack was his best friend in school, but then when he hears Jack Will say that if he were August he would kill himself, August realizes that he might not be such a good friend after all. After this happens, August feels even more out of place in Middle School. He feels like a lonely outcast, and all he wants to do is fit in.
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