Wonder questions pages 268-281; reading pages 281-297

Today you took a test over parts 5, 6, & 7.

Then you worked on answering the following questions and defining the following words:

Vocabulary:

• schmuck
• aftermath
• cretinos (Portuguese use freetranslation.com)

Questions:

1. Why does August feel like he is underwater?
2. Find a simile on pages 271 and 272.
3. What would August say are the two most horrific days of his life?
4. Why are kids August doesn't know speaking to him now? (pg 275)
5. Who is the new character we meet in "Home"?
6. Besides playing with the puppy, what is nice about August's day off of school?

After the test I also rolled out the Wonder Precept Illustration assignment.  Your first deadline is Nov. 12/13 to come up with a precept your group would like to illustrate.

HOMEWORK

• Finish the above material
• Read pages 281-297