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R J Palacio Comprehension

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📖 Part 1: Reading Passage

About R J Palacio

Raquel Jaramillo Palacio, known as R J Palacio, is an American author best known for her novel Wonder. Born in New York City to Colombian parents, she worked as a graphic designer and art director for many years before becoming a writer.

Palacio was inspired to write Wonder after an encounter with a young girl who had a facial difference. The story follows August Pullman, a boy with Treacher Collins syndrome, as he starts mainstream school for the first time. The book teaches readers about kindness, acceptance, and seeing beyond physical appearances.

Wonder was published in 2012 and became an instant bestseller. It has been translated into over 45 languages and was adapted into a successful film in 2017. The book has won numerous awards and is widely used in schools to teach empathy and anti-bullying lessons.

Palacio has written several companion books to Wonder, including Auggie & Me and White Bird. She continues to advocate for kindness and inclusion through her writing and public speaking. Her motto, "Choose Kind," has become a movement in schools around the world.

🤔 Part 2: Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is R J Palacio's full name?

Rachel Jane Palacio

Raquel Jaramillo Palacio

Rosa Julia Palacio

Rebecca Joan Palacio

2. What was Palacio's job before she became a writer?

Teacher

Doctor

Graphic designer and art director

Journalist

3. When was Wonder published?

2010

2012

2015

2017

4. What condition does the main character August have?

Down syndrome

Treacher Collins syndrome

Autism

Cerebral palsy

✅ Part 3: True or False

5. Tick all the TRUE statements about R J Palacio:

She was born in New York City

Her parents are from Colombia

Wonder has been translated into over 45 languages

She wrote Wonder in 2017

The book was made into a film

Her motto is "Be Yourself"

📝 Part 4: Fill in the Blanks

6. Complete the sentences using words from the passage:

Palacio was inspired to write Wonder after meeting a young girl who had a _____________ difference.

The story teaches readers about kindness, _____________, and seeing beyond physical appearances.

Her motto, "_____________ _____________," has become a movement in schools around the world.

Wonder is widely used in schools to teach _____________ and anti-bullying lessons.

💭 Part 5: Short Answer Questions

7. Why do you think R J Palacio chose to write about a character with a facial difference?
8. What does the motto "Choose Kind" mean to you? Give an example of how you could "choose kind" at school.
9. How do you think books like Wonder can help make schools more inclusive and welcoming places?

🎨 Part 6: Creative Response

10. Design a book cover for one of R J Palacio's companion books mentioned in the passage. Include the title and author's name.
11. Write a short message (2-3 sentences) that promotes kindness and acceptance, inspired by R J Palacio's work:

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