Sara+Journal

1-7-15: August wasn't over reacting about birthday parties. I remember in 2nd grade I had a princess party. Only two people came and I invited 14. I was pretty sad. I still remember it now. I was very sad, and thought that nobody liked me. So for August to be upset I could to totally understand. If I were like August I would always be upset. Little things like not being invited to a party and tinker with your whole mood. These are some photo's from my party. (I edited them)



1-9-15: August's mom was more afraid of Auggie going to school at this point. The reason is that he is DIFFERENT. She is scared because he looks so different people could make fun of him for it. Since it is his first day of school if he gets picked on he will not get not want to go back. He could be scarred for ever. The first day of school is very important. I still remember mine. First Day picture above ☝

1-12-15: This chapter made me feel so angry. Julian was being such a jerk! The way he was acting was unbelievable. Who asks those kinds of questions? Jack Will and Charlotte were being nice. Even though he was different Julian was still being rude. I think that he should go to cotillion. That is what I thought about what we read.

1-12-15: I thought the chapter home was happy and sad. It made me feel bad when Auggie was all down. But it made me happier to see his mom try and comfort him. I have been in a situation like that. When I had a huge zit. Everybody laughed at me. Considering it was such a little thing. I can only imagine how this made August feel.

1-16-15: I have learned from reading part one of the book that always be kind. No matter how different someone is treat the the same. We are all ordinary in someway. We should focus on the traits that make us ordinary, instead of the traits that make us different. That is what I learned.

1-16-15:

Jack Will really dissapointed me. I think he is better than that. He might just had been saying that because he was around Julian. I hope he was just saying that under pressure. Jack Will is better than that. I wonder if Auggie will confront Jack will. This has made me even more eager to read the next chapter.

1-16-15:

If I were August I would go back to school to confront Jack Will. Then I would see if he would apolgize to me. Wait for someone else to befriend me. Then rubb it in Jack Will’s face. Make him cry and feel terrible. So, he can feel like Auggie did.

1/26/15- I think that Via means that Auggie is growing up. He is getting more independent and doesn't need his family as much any more. It is like the sun, is drifting away. So, the parents can focus on Via. That is what I think she is saying.

Sara, I need to write more in your responses. You are getting right to the heart of the answer but please explain more!!!!

1/26/15- It means that she is remembering that somebody values her. She when her Grams died she tried to remember Via tried to repeat that in her head. That made her feel more loved than Auggie. Even only by one person, It still meant so much to Via.So, that warm feeling could swaddle Via forever.

2/2/15-

Summer obviously left because she felt uncomfortable with the situation. She felt like the girl was pressurizing her into dating Julian. And on top of that she didn’t even like Julian. She was just saying he was cute to be nice because you want to start a rumor. I’ll get her friends and they were just making fun of it and being rude about his face and saying that she could be so much more popular if she dropped him. But we all know real friends stay till the end.

2/9/15- I think that Mr. Tushman did the right thing when standing up for August. He would not be a very good principle he didn't stand up for Auggie. Mrs. Albans was being rude saying August had special needs. Auggie doesn't have special needs, he is just different. He is beautiful in his own, different way. I know that Mr. Tushman sees that in him also. Maybe all Mrs. Albans sees is and ugly boy, with a messed up face.

2/9/15- I am having mixed emotions about Jack Will. I think it is great that him and Auggie made up. But then he goes behind Julians back. So, how does Auggie know that Jack Will wont do that to him. I don't think Jack will is a reliable friend. My opinions are mixed.

2/9/15- It would be best two stay on the neutral side. So you wouldn't get caught in the middle of an argument. No one, wants to be on someone's bad side. Also, If the popular they turn everybody else against you. Which is scary!

2/19/15- Auggie and Jack shouldn’t tell Mr. Tushman. They also sent notes, so it would get both of them in trouble. Which wouldn’t be beneficial to either of the groups. Also, Julian would tell everyone in the grade that they are snitches. It is better that Jack and Auggie keep it to themselves. So they could avoid so much trouble.

2/23/15-

I have learned so much about family in this book. But, the thing that sticks out to me most is to never take family for granted. Like Miranda’s parents are divorced. She had taken them for granted and then everything fell apart. I like the quote Justin had said after Via’s parents said they loved her. “I can’t remember the last time my parents said that to me.” Thought Justin. Auggie and Via should be so thankful for they’re parents. There parents may be over protective but it is good for Via and Auggie as they grow up. They even forgave Auggie when he called her a liar.