Wonder 영어 원서 수업 1: August와 학교에 갈 용기
Wonder 영어 원서 수업 1은 August가 자신을 ‘평범하다’고 말하는 장면에서 시작합니다. 학생은 외모에 대한 타인의 시선과 August 자신의 목소리를 구분하고, 첫 등교를 결심하는 용기를 근거와 함께 설명합니다.
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| 항목 | 내용 |
|---|---|
| 추천 대상 | G6-G8 · CEFR A2-B1 |
| 핵심 주제 | Wonder 영어 원서 수업 |
| 학습 초점 | ordinary의 의미와 첫 등교 감정 분석하기 |
| 활용 방법 | 원서 읽기 전 질문 → 본문 근거 찾기 → 듣기·말하기 → 짧은 쓰기 |
이 레슨은 원문 전체를 대신하지 않습니다. 학생이 영어 원서를 직접 읽을 수 있도록 배경지식, 핵심 구절, 어휘, 해설, 토론 질문, 쓰기 활동을 제공합니다.
Today, we will understand how it feels to be different and why courage and kindness matter when meeting new people.
1. Before Reading
- Have you ever felt nervous about a new school or a new place?
- What does “ordinary” mean to you?
- Why might people stare at someone who looks different?
2. Key Quote or Passage
(Short excerpt for study only. Read the full book for the complete story.)
3. Feynman Explanation
Auggie feels ordinary inside, but his face makes other kids run away. He wishes for a “normal face” so people would not notice him. This shows that what is inside (feelings, thoughts) is the real person, but the outside can change how others treat you. Like a book with a strange cover — the story inside may be wonderful.
4. Vocabulary Lab
| Word / Phrase | Korean Hint | Student-Friendly Meaning | Example Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|
| ordinary | 평범한 | normal, like everyone else | I just want an ordinary day without problems. |
| stare | 빤히 보다 | to look at for a long time, often rudely | It is not polite to stare at people. |
| petrified | 겁에 질린 | very scared, frozen with fear | I was petrified before my first day of school. |
| cleft palate | 구개열 | a medical condition affecting the roof of the mouth | Auggie had surgeries for his cleft palate. |
| homeschooled | 홈스쿨링 | taught at home by parents instead of school | Auggie was homeschooled for many years. |
5. Story Summary (Spoiler-Safe)
Auggie Pullman is a 10-year-old boy with a facial difference. He has had many surgeries. He has been homeschooled by his mother. Now he is starting fifth grade at a real school, Beecher Prep. He is very scared. His parents talk to the principal, Mr. Tushman. Three students — Jack, Julian, and Charlotte — give him a tour. Auggie feels nervous and notices people looking at him. He meets nice Mrs. Garcia in the office. At home, he talks with his family and his dog Daisy.
6. Why It Matters
This part teaches us about first impressions and empathy. Auggie wants to be seen as “just another kid.” The story asks: How do we treat people who look different? Kindness and courage are needed from both sides — the new student and the classmates.
7. Listen & Shadow
English audio summary idea (for TTS): “Auggie is not ordinary on the outside, but he feels ordinary inside. He is starting a new school and feels very scared. He meets three students who show him around. Some people stare, but he tries to be brave.”
Shadowing sentences:
- I know I am not an ordinary kid.
- Ordinary kids do not make other kids run away.
- I felt petrified on the first day.
- I want to be seen as just another student.
- It takes courage to walk into a new school.
8. Discuss
- Why does Auggie say he feels ordinary “inside”?
- How did the students on the tour behave? Who was kind and who was not?
- What would you do if a new student with a visible difference joined your class?
9. Open Questions
- Is it possible to change how people see you by being kind?
- What does “ordinary” really mean?
10. Related Resources
- Official site: https://rjpalacio.com/ (check for author resources)
- Publisher page for Wonder (safe links only)
11. Worksheet
- Vocabulary matching (ordinary, stare, petrified, etc.)
- Emotion chart: How does Auggie feel in each scene?
- Short writing: “If I were Auggie’s classmate on the first day, I would…”
- Discussion cards for group talk
자주 묻는 질문
Wonder를 읽기 전에 영화부터 봐도 되나요?
이해를 돕는 데는 유용하지만 먼저 짧은 원서 장면을 읽는 편이 인물의 목소리를 더 잘 느끼게 합니다. 읽은 뒤 영화 장면과 비교해 빠진 생각을 찾으세요.
외모와 차이를 다룰 때 어떤 표현을 조심해야 하나요?
인물을 진단명이나 외모로만 부르지 말고 이름과 선택을 중심으로 말합니다. 호기심을 허용하되 사람을 관찰 대상으로 만드는 표현은 바로 점검하세요.