There's a reason R.J. Palacio's Wonder has become a staple of every upper elementary and middle school classroom. From the very beginning, readers fall in love with Palacio's main character, August, and root for him from page to page in this beloved coming of age tale. In this lesson, scholars are guided through practice with the following critical reading and writing skills:• Tone• Characterization• Author’s choice• Comparing characters• Character change• Character point of view• Analyzing text