Colton+Journal

Feb. 23 I have learned a lot about family in the book //Wonder//. I have learned about many different families and how they act. If I didn't have a family I would choose August's because they all care about each other and they are all loved equally. Miranda's family is wanting to be with August's family because of how they act. My family is like that too. If something happens then we all have each others' back. Jack's family isn't the most wealthy but he is the wealthiest in spirit his family proves that you don't need a lot to be happy. On the other hand Julian acts just like his mom and they are both mean to August. My family would act kindly around August especially if he was in our family. I know it would be tough for other people to see him and freak out but the adults should at least show you what to do if that moment comes.

Feb. 19 I think that Jack has two ways of solving this problem. Starting this major issue, he should tell Mr. Tushman, it would have two sides to it though. On the positive side if they tell the following will happen: the notes will stop and if they don't tell they can tell again, they will leave alone Jack and Auggie. Finally, on the bad side they will be called "snitches" for telling. If they don't tell the following will happen: notes WILL continue. Then if they think that they should tell then Julian will talk about Beulah and will get them both in trouble. There will be serious trouble if this continues. However, my final decision would be to not tell Mr. Tushman. I believe then no one would get in trouble.

Feb. 9 So now the "War" has begun, I definitely find myself on Jack's side. Julian has yet to find out there are consequences for your actions. I really don't understand why Julian has to be so tough and misunderstanding of Auggie. Does he see August in a totally different way than others? I know that it would be hard to be August but Julian doesn't have to remind him of that every day. Give August a brake, he knows what he looks like and he knows what he has gone through Julian doesn't, so be quiet Julian. August is a normal boy and that means he has feelings and Jack realizes that and found the right way to go. If anyone was kind and nice to a 'different' kid then they should go on Jack or August's side!!

Feb. 9 I would have forgiven Jack especially if he talked to me if I was "different." I would have forgiven him because he was always the kindest boy to me. If Jack would have told August about the chapter, "4 Things" and what he was telling us about August that would have really helped. In addition, if Jack and August make-up it may effect a lot of friendships between Jack and other 5th Graders, but he will get to spend time with August. I also know from personal experience that apologizing is hard, his apology was very sincere and by accepting his apology it will make their friendship better. The best 'ship to have is friendship.

Feb. 9 I learned a lot about the character of Mr. Tushman and Mrs. Albans, while reading the section of L etters, Emails, Facebook Posts, and Texts. I learned a great deal about Mrs. Albans personality and what kind of person she is, this goes back to "The Apple doesn't fall far from the Tree", I learne dthat she and her son are both mean. When Mr. Tushman replied back to Mrs. Albans it was a smack down. If August had heard what Mrs. Albans had said about him he might of cried. It was a little mean to say something about a kid who a. is smarter than your child and b. doesn't have special needs!!

Feb. 2 Summer left the party because she wanted to be nice to her friend, Auggie. When she left she wanted to do it secretly so no one would ask or find out that she was leaving because of what they were saying about August. I might have left the party because if August was my friend I wouldn't let him down. Also if there was something like alcohol or drugs you would be arrested right away even if you didn't do it.

Jan. 26 what she means is that she is sad for her grandma dying BUT even though she is sad she is remembering the times that they had together. When they where on the beach and they put the blanket on themselves they were talking about her favorite. That is what Via is probably thinking about. Then when she said "I let it cover me like a blanket" she was talking about the warmth and comfort of a blanket and compared it to her grandma.

Jan. 26 When Via says "The galaxy is changing. Planets are falling out of alignment." When she says that she means that people are changing and even though we think we live in a big world we are as small as a grain in the Pacific Ocean, but smaller! When she says that she means that this is Augusts' first year and she knows that people will be mean to him about how he looks.

Jan. 21 I thought at the end of Part One in Wonder that August is getting the hang of school and that even though everyone is used to him he needs to talk to Jack about what he said. Compared to what August was at the beginning of the year to where he is now is a huge change. He is feeling better and has at least one friend that won't hurt his feelings, Summer. They even made a table for just them. When August was talking with Julian about Star Wars I thought that it took August's nerve to not start crying, I'm glad he handled that really well. Most importantly, I learned more about August then any other character especially his feelings and the differences he has with the kids and their faces. Before Jack Will said the mean things about Auggie, when they were walking up the stairs and laughing, August totally trusted him about talking about his face. Then he threw the trust away and August should talk to him and then Jack might feel bad about what Mr. Tushman told him to do.

Jan. 20 Even though August doesn't want to go back to school. He still is friends with Summer and he could make more. I think that he should go back because even though its wrong everyone is mean to him in different ways. IF he doesn't go back then he will be home again which is fine with him because he is already smart. But, if he goes back he will get better education and meet nice people or maybe some people could possibly change.

Jan. 20 I thought that what Jack Will was really mean at the end of Part One. When August moved near Jack, Julian, and someone else. When he sat at the desk behind Julians' and listened to what they were saying and since he moved up they thought he was regular, so they just kept talking about Auggie. The worst part was when Jack Will said that Mr. Tushman told him to be nice that really must have hurt August the most.

Jan. 12 I felt good for what August told his mom he should be able to speak freely like that. He told his mom the truth about Charlotte, Jack, and especially Julian and his mom understood. She thought differently of Julian but then August told her the truth and cleared it all up with his mom.

Jan. 12 At the end of the chapter "The Grand Tour" I felt sad for August. Anyone that gets treated that badly must feel really bad inside, especially when Julian cut in front of him and made him stumble backwards. Julian also asked him really mean questions that made him kind of break inside of him. I hope that August can get just a bit back at Julian, not as mean as him but just get back at him. I also like the way Jack Will treated August which was really nice same as Charlotte.

Jan. 9 August's mom is more scared for August them himself is because she has never sent August out to school and this is for the first time. August is mad at his mom but she is scared because she doesn't know how Jack Will, Charlotte, and Julian are going to treat him. She is trying to be a good parent and let August go with "nice" people but she knows August doesn't want to go with them.

No, I don't think he needs to make that much of a deal on birthday parties. He shouldn't because if you send or hand you an invitation, first if it is sent and you see who sent it sometimes you can tell if it is mean or nice by the person. Second if they send it to your house then 90% chance is that an adult will get it before the kid will. Third and finally if someone hands you an invitation then it means they trust you to be there like friends. I know you liked this question and it made you think! Tell me more about the feelings involved here with Auggie and anyone.