Free classroom resources readalong resources including lesson plans, extracts, literacy and pshe. Finally, i am so excited to add the official movie trailer to this post. This book club super pack includes a common core aligned lesson plan and set of resources designed to support small group reading instruction. Includes plot summary, essential questions, a character map, themes, symbols, more.
Will your students create a slideshow, a rhyming song, a picture book, or some other creative presentation. We have 47 wonder lesson plans, wonder worksheets, and more to make a great study unit for students using both the novel by rj palacio and teaching with. Palacios novel wonder is filled with valuable lessons for all young adults. Plot summary and link to a book trailer, book talk script, vocabulary words. Pair an older and younger student, and encourage them to share a favorite book. It includes an overview, and worksheets to practice vocabulary and literature standards. Palacio lesson plans and teaching resources wonder by r. The calendar is part of a comprehensive lesson plan from. Wonder tells the story of the challenges he faces during his first year in middle school. Wonder is an amazing novel study for young readers. Deaf ed teachers and regular ed teachers can use these wonder video introductions as a part of their own units or they can use the lesson plan and supporting materials as a complete stand.
Even though hed like to think of himself as an ordinary kid, auggie pullman. Get everything you need to run a successful book club. Palacios novel wonder tells the story of august pullman auggie, a tenyearold boy with severe craniofacial deformities due to several colliding. This month, auggie will make the leap from the pages of the book to the big screen. Ymis educational outreach programs tap into popular culture to create a dynamic learning experience. Notice whether the animal seems to be more active at certain times of day or under. Independent, critical thinking is at the heart of a free society, and adolescence is the time to develop those skills. Would you rather be right, or would you rather be kind.
Born with a severe facial deformity, august auggie pullman was homeschooled until the 5th grade. Wonder city involves students in addressing the very same failure of imagination and opportunity that wonder. Palacio lesson plans and teaching resources free english. Buy creative teaching press lesson plan book teachers recorder, 8. Pairing up the book and movie wonder with some wonder activities and lesson plans is awesome way to add fun to. Wonder in the classroom lesson plan for 3rd 7th grade. Palacio whose real name is raquel jaramillo worked in publishing for more than 20 years as an editorial director, art director.
I created a single lesson plan that could pair with any book in my collection. Begin wonder, launch visual notetaking and getting to know characters like we get to know a good friend. Plus 3 awesome activities with interactive rubrics, student examples and printable handouts. Check stapleless book for wonder statements that are.
Sharing a favorite book is the best possible introduction for newly formed buddies. What are some things that you, as an adult, notice and wonder about it. The story is told from different points of view as auggie ventures into the new world of. Wonder workshops comprehensive curricular resources enable teachers to help students practice computational thinking and develop 21stcentury skills with dash, dot, and cue robots.
Inside youll find 30 daily lessons, 20 fun activities, 180 multiple choice questions, 60. Even though hed like to think of himself as an ordinary kid, auggie pullman knows he isnt. I cant wait to see the movie and hope it is as good as the book. Auggie emerges as a boy with faults and flaws like anyone, and if theres a bit of an afterschoolspecial quality to the book s ending, with auggie winning over the hearts and minds of so many, it is also an ending pitchperfect for readers who will benefit from having the values of tolerance and courage and friendship clearly delineated. When students are finished work early, have them choose a wonder from the wonderwall and using a kid safe search like kiddle or kidrex to discover the answer to the wonders. The book relates auggies first year of school from the perspective of many different characters. This free lesson plan features a teacher guide, themed characters and props. This lesson is courtesy of kathy hann, a dedicated educator in. I alternated them with black so it looked cool on my shelf. Your students will love writing about novel studies with pixton comics and storyboards. Symbolism in wonder by rj palacio middle school reading.
Increasing comprehension with prediction statements. This lesson plan uses our text lesson as an anchor for your students to summarize plot. Daily, weekly, and monthly suggestions for teaching wonder. This is a lesson on symbolism that can be used with the novel wonder by rj palacio. August pullman was born with a facial deformity that, up until now, has prevented him from going to a mainstream school. Inside youll find 30 daily lessons, 20 fun activities, 180 multiple choice questions, 60 short essay questions, 20 essay questions, quizzeshomework assignments, tests, and more. We are reading wonder as a school wide read aloud over the pa every morning. Instant lesson plans for any book perfect for substitutes. Palacio character study pennant is all you need to teach and promote the memorable characters found in the book. All of these activities can be found in my wonder book vs. Students will also analyze the characters as they read a text.
Character log lesson 1 postcard lesson 10 about this resource. We have 47 wonder lesson plans, wonder worksheets, and more to make a great study unit for students using both the novel by rj palacio and teaching with movies including the popular precepts project. Browse by subject through our library of free study guides and online resources, to find. I gave and example lesson plan for each day of this unit.
Classroom wonder workshop us educational resources. I just couldnt put the book down, so i ended up spending a good bit of the day sitting under an umbrella reading. If you love to read, at some point you will want to share a book you love with others. Now, in partnership with, facing history has created a curriculum for wonder that explores topics such as inclusion and exclusion, difference, and multiple points of view. Model how to map out a plan for reading a book and meeting a deadline.
This wonder in the classroom lesson plan is suitable for 3rd 7th grade. Teacher guide to wonder how might students use storyboards to demonstrate and to extend their learning. The wonder lesson plan contains a variety of teaching materials that cater to all learning styles. Lesson plans for peters chair by ezra jack keats this lesson plan is designed to read the book aloud to kindergarten or first grade students.