Wonder Literary Log

Teacher Directions for Wonder Literary Log
Accompanying Wonder is a Literary Log for students to respond in

writing for each section of the novel. A variety of prompts for each
section are designed to increase the relevancy of the novel and
facilitate critical thinking. Many of the prompts could be used for longer writing pieces.
The Literary Log engages students and encourages discussion with a learning partner, the
Log Mate. Encourage students to add sketches or drawings to their Literary Log.
The Literary Log includes a page for each section with the following prompts:
Questions I have
Something newnew characters, new settings, and/or new words
One-Sentence Summary
Heres what I think
The Literary Log is optional. Use the Literary Log as is, adjust it to your needs, use the
prompts without the Log which are on the Unit PowerPoint, or dont use the Log.
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Literary Log for
Wonder
by R. J. Palacio
Name_______________________________
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Journal writing is a voyage to the interior. ~Christina Baldwin
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Guidelines for my Wonder Literary Log.

As you read Wonder follow these guidelines for completing your Literary Log.
1. Read the assigned pages before completing your Literary Log page.
2. Questions I have: Write down any questions you have after reading your assigned pages.
Questions can be about characters, plot, something that happens, something you dont
understand, etc.
3. Something newnew characters, new settings, and/or new words: Write down the names
of new characters, change in setting, and/or new words.
4. One-Sentence Summary: In one sentence, summarize what happened in the section you just
read. It isnt always easy to write one sentence that communicates what happen in the
section you just read, so think about the most important events that occur. Having onesentence summaries for each section will help you remember what happens throughout the
book.
5. Heres what I think: Respond to the questions or prompts. You may write or draw your
responses.
6. Literary Log Mate: Discuss the section you just read and the responses you just entered into
your Literary Log with your Log Mate. Try to answer each others questions and add or revise
what you have written or drawn based on what your Log Mate did in his or her Literary Log.
When given the choice between being right and being kind choose
kind.
R. J. Palacio, Wonder
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Wonder Literary Log #1 for Pages 1-18

One-Sentence Summary:
Something new I discovered (new words, characters,

setting, or something I didnt know)
Heres a question I have
Heres what I think

Fate smiled and destiny laughed as she came to my
What was the best part of this section?
cradle
What does this lyric mean?


Heres what I think

What is something any student, even you,
What is something any student might
might be excited about at school?
fear about school?


Heres what I think
What is a precept?
When given the choice between being

right or being kind, choose kind.
What does Mr. Browns precept mean?


Heres what I think
If Auggie was your friend, how

would you help him cope with
everyone always staring at him?
Your deeds are your monuments.
Agree or disagree? Explain your answer.


Heres what I think
What would you do if your friends

were playing the Cheese Touch?
Describe a time when you felt like Auggie when

he overheard Jack Will talking to Julian.


Heres what I think
Do you think Via is jealous of the attention

Auggie gets from their parents? How would you
feel?
Predict whats going on with Vias friend

Miranda?


Heres what I think
Why do you think Summer wanted to leave the

Halloween party? What would you have done?
What do you think Jack is going to do after he

hears the words, Bleeding Scream?


Heres what I think
Jack seems like he is Augusts friend, so why did

he say those things about Auggie when Jack
didnt know Auggie was nearby?
What do you do on a snow day or an unexpected

day of school?


Heres what I think
How do you think Jack should have handled the

situation with Julian?
What makes Jack and Auggie friends?
10


Heres what I think
When you visit a friends house for the first time,

how do you feel?
At school, what makes you laugh?
11


Heres what I think
Would you ever like to be an actor in a play?

Why or why not?
Is Justin a good friend? Why or why not?
12


Heres what I think
Put your hands over your ears and listen to a

song or the TV. What did you hear? What do
you think it would be like if your hearing was
poor?
What do you do when you are very angry about

something?
13


Heres what I think
Why is it so hard to lose someone or a pet you

love?
Do you think Miranda was really sick? Why or

why not?
14


Heres what I think
Have you ever been on an overnight field trip like How do you explain Miles, Henry, and Amos
Auggies 5th grade field grip? If so, describe it. If helping Auggie and Jack?
not, explain if you would like to go on an
overnight field trip?
15


Heres what I think
What created the shift at school?
How would winning an award and getting a

standing ovation make you feel?
16

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Teacher Directions for Wonder Literary Log

Accompanying Wonder is a Literary Log for students to respond in

Copyright 2014 Surviving to Thriving LjL. All rights reserved by authors.

Literary Log for

Journal writing is a voyage to the interior. ~Christina Baldwin

Copyright 2014 Surviving to Thriving LjL. All rights reserved by authors.

Guidelines for my Wonder Literary Log.

Wonder Literary Log #1 for Pages 1-18

Something new I discovered (new words, characters,

Heres a question I have

Heres what I think

Wonder Literary Log #2 for Pages 19-36

Something new I discovered (new words, characters,

Heres a question I have

Heres what I think

Wonder Literary Log #3 for Pages 37-53

Something new I discovered (new words, characters,

Heres a question I have

Heres what I think

When given the choice between being

Wonder Literary Log #4 for Pages 54-65

Something new I discovered (new words, characters,

Heres a question I have

Heres what I think

If Auggie was your friend, how

Your deeds are your monuments.

Agree or disagree? Explain your answer.

Wonder Literary Log #5 for Pages 66-80

Something new I discovered (new words, characters,

Heres a question I have

Heres what I think

What would you do if your friends

Describe a time when you felt like Auggie when

Wonder Literary Log #6 for Pages 81-117

Something new I discovered (new words, characters,

Heres a question I have

Heres what I think

Do you think Via is jealous of the attention

Predict whats going on with Vias friend

Wonder Literary Log #7 for Pages 118-132

Something new I discovered (new words, characters,

Heres a question I have

Heres what I think

Why do you think Summer wanted to leave the

What do you think Jack is going to do after he

Wonder Literary Log #8 for Pages 133-147

Something new I discovered (new words, characters,

Heres a question I have

Heres what I think

Jack seems like he is Augusts friend, so why did

What do you do on a snow day or an unexpected

Wonder Literary Log #9 for Pages 148-167

Something new I discovered (new words, characters,

Heres a question I have

Heres what I think

How do you think Jack should have handled the

What makes Jack and Auggie friends?

Wonder Literary Log #10 for Pages 168-185

Something new I discovered (new words, characters,

Heres a question I have

Heres what I think

When you visit a friends house for the first time,

At school, what makes you laugh?