Wonder Lesson 4: Why I Didn't Go to School - Comprehension Worksheet 2

This English teaching resource comprises a comprehension worksheet based on the text "Why I Didn't Go to School," which is part of the 'Wonder' collection of teaching materials. The worksheet is designed to help students engage with the content of the book's pages 4-5, encouraging them to delve into the narrative and understand the protagonist, August's experiences and feelings about not attending school. The questions on the worksheet prompt students to consider the reasons behind August's absence from school, interpret specific phrases from the text, and explore the dynamics of August's relationships with his friends and family members.

The worksheet also includes a creative writing task, inviting students to step into August's shoes and write a short diary entry from his perspective on the morning of his first day at school. This task is aimed at developing empathy and understanding of the character's emotions and thoughts at this significant moment in his life. The resource is created to support comprehension and writing skills, and it is suitable for use in an educational setting to complement the reading of the 'Wonder' book. It is one of the many resources available from an online teaching resource provider, designed to assist teachers in delivering engaging and effective English lessons.