Emily+A

January 26, 2016

At the end of the tour, I felt mad, sad, and a little happy. I felt happy that he was trying something new and out of his comfort zone. I felt mad that Julian couldn't keep his opinions to himself and was mean to Auggie. I felt sad that August had to endure teasing, whispering, and stares from people who didn't know him. Even with the negative parts of the tour, I felt that Auggie was going to be fine at Beecher Prep. I felt that Julian probably would not be the kindest to August, but Jack Will would be Auggie's friend. I got the feeling that Charolate was nice, but wouldn't hang around Auggie much.

February 2, 2016

At the end of September, I felt that August was doing well at school. He had made two friends. You may be thinking only two friends? Well, with a face like August's, two friends in one month at a new school is awesome. He wasn't quite settled on the idea of quizzes and tests, but he managed. He also felt that school took up a lot of his time. I bet you'll agree with Auggie on this. A lot of people hadn't adjusted to his face by the end of September, but they were more comfortable with it than at the beginning of school. I felt happy had finally gone to somewhere where he could learn, but not be bullied badly. I sure hope it stays that way.

February 3, 2016

I think Auggie should go back to school because he just started and I think it will get better. He doesn't want to go back because of Jack Will. He overheard Jack talking about how he didn't want to be friends with August. I think August should go back to school just so he can prove that a couple of bad kids can't ruin his experience. He should also go to Jack Will and tell him that he overheard them talking and ask him to explain. I think it would help August to understand why Jack acted the way he did before, and why he's acting another way now. I think Summer could help August decide whether or not to go back to school. She could help him figure out the pros and cons. All in all, this was just a bad experience of how tough middle school can be. Auggie will most likely have better days if he just continues to go to school.

February 8, 2016

1. What was Via's meltdown about? 2. Why is Via so protective of Auggie? 3. How is high school going for Via?

February 9, 2016

The thing that surprised me most about Via was that she had a very strong connection with her grandmother. Usually, most teenagers use their grandmothers for money and things they want, but Via is using her grandmother kind of like a mother. Her real mom is concerned with Auggie and doesn't have a lot of time to be with Via, but her grandmother has all the time in the world to be Via's mother.

February 9, 2016

According to August, he did not go trick or treating. But, in Via's story, she said that they did go trick or treating. -0

February 16, 2016

The Justin chapter was important because Via needed someone to look after her. Her parents were busy looking after Auggie and taking care of him, so Via needed someone to talk to and trust. I also think that we needed someone to kind of put the whole story into a more poetic-ish kind of view. We had Miranda saying that universe was not kind of August. And we also had Justin thinking things over in his head that night. We also needed to know that just because August is different, doesn't mean that strangers can't learn to love him. Justin made friends with him easily.

February 18, 2016

Miranda feels happier with August and his family because she thinks that her family is kind of falling apart. August family is cheerful most of the time and they laugh and love everybody. Miranda's mom has always been distant and her dad doesn't even see her anymore. On the other hand, August's family has always loved Miranda, and made her feel like family. When they first asked her to dinner, she hesitates because she hasn't completely made up with Via, but then, when Via says "you're coming", Miranda feels accepted again. It is important for someone to love you and accept you. Even if it isn't your family. It could be your friend or another family, but as long as you feel loved and accepted, you feel happy.

=Nothing But the Truth=

May 10, 2016

I think the parent should believe the child because if the parents don't believe him or her, then the child will not feel the need to tell the truth. A parent should always be there for the child no matter what he or she may have done. A parent should never let society decide a punishment for the child. Society doesn't know the child like the parent does, and may decide a punishment too harsh or too gentle.

When you don't understand a rule at school, you should ask for someone to explain it to you. If you don;t, you might unknowingly break the rule and have to face the consequences. A rule you could refuse to obey could be not asking the teacher when you need or want to leave the classroom. If you do, and the teacher doesn't see you leave, you could get hurt and not have anyone know about where you are, or why you left.