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Wonder By R. J. Palacio: An Analysis

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In the novel Wonder by R.J. Palacio, many different opinions and issues arise from the experiences that August has as a disabled fifth grade student. I believe that the practice of accommodating students with disabilities does not negatively affect nondisabled students’ education. First, in Wonder, August demonstrates that even though being born with a facial anomaly is a distraction to some students when they first see him, they soon adjust. August’s presence in the classroom benefits other children, and he does not disrupt their education. For example, August says, “I kind of just randomly said: ‘Did you know that the guy who created the Uglydolls based them on me?’… Then, when she realized I was only kidding, she thought it was the funniest thing in the world… And the next day I found a little Uglydoll key chain… from Maya that said: For the nicest Auggie Doll in the world! XO Maya.” …show more content…

Once the newness wears off, students are able to continue as usual.” Over a period of time, students become accustomed to the daily routine, and they feel more secure in their surroundings. They become better acquainted with one another, accept their differences, and soon make friends. Thirdly, on debate.org, and opposing view counters my research: “If a student is largely a class disruption, having that student… can distract the (other) students… because the student with needs will take up a large part of the teacher’s time.” On the contrary, they discover that integrated disabled students do not cause disruptions if the teacher uses strategies, such as, small group projects, peer partners, and hands-on learning activities to help keep all students focused and engaged in learning. This supports that disabled students do not negatively affect nondisabled students’

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