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Our Wonder-ful PTA
The students in Cindy Matthews’s reading class at Elroy Elementary School used a novel to learn vocabulary, figurative
language, plot, setting, character traits, and to demonstrate comprehension skills. In addition to these reading skills, they
learned how powerful their words can be and how kindness and understanding can make such a difference in another
person’s life. Thanks to Elroy’s wonderful PTA, the novel Wonder by R. J. Palacio was purchased for each student to read in
reading class. In Wonder, the author shows the students how their own words and actions are capable of building up or
breaking down the human spirit. The students learned: “When given the choice between being right or being kind,
CHOOSE KIND.”
The following are a few quotes from the 5th grade about their reading of the novel.
“The book is really life changing. His problems will help you with your little problems. This is a great book.” ~Willow
“I really didn’t like reading until I started reading Wonder.” ~Sage
“I think this book is a good way to help people to not bully. I know it helped me not to think about bullying others.”
~ Isabella
“At first I hated reading. Now that I’m reading Wonder, its changed me and I hope it changes everyone who reads it.” ~J