20 Questions
Amanda Will is the name of the middle-school director.
False
Mr. Tushman called all the new students to welcome them.
False
The main character's mom was very upset after talking to Mr. Tushman.
False
The new student who needs a welcome buddy was previously homeschooled.
True
The main character was hesitant to be a welcome buddy for the new student.
False
The main character's teachers told Mr. Tushman that the main character was mean.
False
August's mom was holding his scooter when they left the Carvel store.
True
Jack didn't mean to stare at August when he first saw him.
True
August's sister was glaring at Jack as they left the Carvel store.
True
Veronica was Jamie's babysitter.
True
Jack's mom is going to force him to meet August before school starts.
False
August was wearing a zombie mask when Jack first saw him.
False
The main character first saw August in the park.
False
August always wears an astronaut helmet.
False
The main character's mom told him that Charlotte was not going to help August.
False
The main character's mom was not disappointed in him and Jamie.
False
Jamie went into the kitchen to get a cookie.
False
The main character was initially happy to be a welcome buddy for August.
False
The main character's mom was proud of him after he changed his mind.
True
Julian was a good friend to the main character in kindergarten.
True
Study Notes
The Call
- Mr. Tushman, the middle-school director, calls Jack's mom to ask if Jack can be a "welcome buddy" to a new student who has never been in a real school environment before.
- The mom is proud that Jack's teachers think of him as a good egg and want him to help the new student.
- The mom explains that the new student has some kind of facial deformity and might need extra help.
The New Student
- The new student's name is August, and Jack remembers seeing him at a Carvel store when he was five or six years old.
- Jack was scared of August's appearance and didn't know how to react.
- August's sister and mom were with him, and the mom was understanding of the situation.
Jack's Initial Reaction
- Jack doesn't want to be a "welcome buddy" and thinks it's not a big deal.
- He remembers seeing August around the neighborhood and how he used to wear an astronaut helmet sometimes.
Mom's Perspective
- Jack's mom is proud of Jack for his kind nature and wants him to be a good role model.
- She explains to Jack that just because he doesn't mean to hurt someone doesn't mean his actions can't hurt them.
The Conversation Continues
- Jack's mom mentions that Mr. Tushman also asked Julian and Charlotte to be "welcome buddies".
- Jack is not thrilled about Julian being involved and thinks he's a phony.
- Jack's mom reminds him that Charlotte is a kind person who would help the new student.
The Turning Point
- Jack sees how his brother Jamie reacts to the news, and it makes him realize how his own actions could hurt the new student.
- Jack decides to be a "welcome buddy" to help the new student, not just to please his mom.
The Decision
- Jack agrees to be a "welcome buddy" to help August, despite his initial reservations.
- Jack's mom is proud of him for rising to the occasion and being sympathetic.
A scene from the novel 'Wonder' by R.J. Palacio where Auggie's parents receive a call from Mr. Tushman, the middle-school director. The conversation is about Auggie joining the school.
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