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Teaching Wonder by R.J. Palacio – 8 Creative Activities

One thing I absolutely love about using novel studies in middle school ELA is using the power of fiction to help students develop a stronger sense of empathy. After all, novels give the reader a chance to see through a character’s eyes and gain a greater understanding of their experiences. With this in mind, I think that teaching Wonder by R.J. Palacio is a great choice for middle schoolers.

This well-rounded and honest story focuses on 10-year-old August “Auggie” Pullman, who has Treacher Collins syndrome – a genetic condition which has left his face disfigured. While Auggie has been homeschooled by his mother for several years due to his medical needs, his parents enroll him in Beecher Prep, a private school, for the beginning of the fifth grade.

I love teaching Wonder for so many reasons, including its many relatable themes. This novel offers a masterclass in empathy-building, compassion, acceptance, and anti-bullying. I also find that students tend to relate to Auggie’s desire to want to fit in with his peers, rather than stand out.

If you’re looking to make the most of this powerful novel in your middle school ELA class, here are eight of my most creative tips and activities for teaching Wonder by R.J. Palacio .

Part 1: August Advice

At the end of the first part of the novel, August (dressed in a Halloween costume that conceals his identity) overhears his friend Jack talking about him. He feels completely betrayed when he hears Jack say that he is only friends with Auggie because the principal asked him to be.

When teaching Wonder by R.J. Palacio, I like to introduce a creative assignment that allows students to take on the perspective of different characters. In the Advice for Auggie task , invite students to ​consider what advice they think different characters would give to Auggie. This advice could either include ideas about what he should do when he goes back to school, or how he could deal with the situation with Jack.

To help students get started, I like to provide a graphic organizer with sections for four different people (or groups of people): Auggie’s parents, the principal, Mr. Tushman, Auggie’s friend Summer, and Auggie’s sister, Via.​

Students can use the graphic organizer to consider how various characters would advise Auggie at the end of the first section of Wonder by R.J. Palacio.

Part 2: Via’s Diary

In Wonder , another key character is Auggie’s older sister, Via, who is in her first year of high school. Via is the focus of Part 2 of the novel, where we learn more about her struggles being Auggie’s older sister. With so much of her parents’ attention wrapped up in her brother’s medical needs, it’s easy to see how Via feels overlooked. In her new school, Via begins to experience newfound freedom and independence – nobody knows anything about her home life, or who her brother is.

As students wrap up the second part of the book, I love to introduce a creative writing assignment where they can write a diary entry from the perspective of Via. Here, I remind students that a diary entry is the perfect place to explore thoughts, feelings, experiences, and opinions. They can feel confident revealing Via’s innermost thoughts because a diary isn’t intended to be read – it is personal!

When teaching Wonder by RJ Palacio,  I like to have students take on the perspective of Via and write an entry in her diary.

Part 3: Kindness Activity

The third part of the novel is told from the perspective of Summer, the kind girl who eats lunch with August every day. Here, students learn that while Summer initially sat with Auggie because she felt sorry for him, she continues to spend time with him every day because she genuinely enjoys his company.

When teaching Wonder by R.J. Palacio, I like to remind students that Summer is the only student at Beecher Prep who has been truly kind and a friend to Auggie since the beginning of the book. With this in mind, it’s time to introduce students to the WONDERful Acts of Kindness Task !

I like to begin this activity by providing students the opportunity to brainstorm various random acts of kindness they could perform at school, at home, or in their wider community. Next, I challenge each student to perform three random acts of kindness and pass along a “WONDERful Act of Kindness” card to the recipient, urging them to pay the kindness forward!

Finally, I like to encourage students to reflect on their experiences. In a brief piece of writing , I ask them to describe their random acts of kindness and the reactions of the recipients. To wrap up, students can also explore their own feelings about performing acts of kindness for others.

When teaching Wonder by R.J. Palacio, a "random acts of kindness" task can help reinforce the theme of empathy found in the novel.

Part 4: Lyrical Connection

The fourth part of Wonder centers around the character of Jack, who has complicated feelings about his developing friendship with Auggie. He is also conflicted about his ongoing friendship with Julian, who goes out of his way to mistreat Auggie.

As Jack navigates the tricky world of middle school friendships, I love to use this as a teaching opportunity to help students examine the wider themes of Wonder . I find that song lyrics make complex feelings more accessible to students. In this part of my Wonder unit plan, I break students into groups of five and give them a collection of song lyrics to read (with corresponding music videos).

These songs include: 

  • “Mean” by Taylor Swift
  • “Beautiful” by Christina Aguilera
  • “Don’t Laugh at Me” by Mark Wills
  • “Invisible” by Hunter Hayes
  • “Who Says” by Selena Gomez

Then, for each song, groups use a provided graphic organizer to select a line from the lyrics and explain how it relates to one of the themes in Wonder .

Students can make real-world connections by linking the themes from Wonder by R.J. Palacio to lyrics from contemporary music.

Part 5: Justin’s Internet History

In the fifth section of Wonder, readers are introduced to Justin, Via’s new boyfriend. Students can use the character of Justin to learn about different perspectives. Justin’s section is written informally (hardly any capital letters are used). Justin offers a unique look at Auggie and Via’s family from the perspective of an outsider. While this section is quite short, I find that it helps students get a better sense of all the characters in the novel, including Justin himself. 

This presents a great opportunity for students to practice their character analysis skills through a creative activity ! When teaching Wonder by R.J. Palacio, I share that you can learn a lot about a person by their internet browsing history. To this end, I like to ask students to imagine the top four websites (real or imagined) that Justin would most frequently visit during this part of the novel. Of course, they need to justify their thinking using examples from the reading. 

Imagining Justin's internet history is an effective way to teach character analysis for Wonder by R.J. Palacio.

Part 6: Mr. Browne’s Precepts Posters & Activity

I couldn’t write a blog post on creative activities for teaching Wonder by R.J. Palacio without mentioning Mr. Browne’s precepts! Every month, Auggie’s teacher, Mr. Browne, shares an important precept – an idea or quotation to help drive moral thinking – for students to reflect on. 

Begin this creative teaching activity by printing these Wonder posters and hanging them in your classroom.

I love encouraging students to consider Mr. Browne’s precepts from the novel and to come up with their own words to live by! To introduce this idea, I print out poster versions of the various precepts from the novel and hang them around the room. Next, I have students visit each precept poster and discuss its meaning. From here, I distribute the template for Precept Postcards , where students can create their own precepts and explain the meaning behind their words.

Precept Postcards make an eye-catching bulletin board display in your classroom – you might even find you want to keep them up all year long!

The "Precept Postcard" activity is a creative way to bring Wonder to life visually for middle school students.

Part 7: Wonder Self-Portrait

Each section of Wonder begins in the same style, with illustrations and quotes to represent different characters in the novel. 

As students navigate through Part 7, I encourage them to embrace their creativity by creating a self-portrait inspired by the art in Wonder . In this part of my Wonder unit plan, I ask students to create their own self-portraits inspired by the illustrations in the novel. Under the self-portrait, I ask them to write a quote that represents them.

Like the Precept Postcards, Wonder self-portraits make a great display. Try putting the portraits up in the hallway outside the classroom, so other classes can enjoy them as well!

Wonder self-portraits can help your students communicate their unique personalities in an eye-catching and cohesive display!

Part 8: Astronaut Helmet Symbolism

During the eighth and final section of the novel, I like to encourage students to consider some of the bigger ideas in Wonder . One concept that I like to focus on when teaching Wonder is R.J. Palacio’s use of symbolism, especially Auggie’s astronaut helmet.

To help students get a strong understanding of symbolism in the novel, I have them consider the astronaut helmet from four different characters’ perspectives . Auggie, for example, views the helmet as a shield that protects him from the pain of the outside world. But for other characters, like Miranda, Auggie’s mom, and his dad, the helmet has other meanings. I like to have students explore this idea even further by recording their thoughts in different sections of a graphic organizer, using evidence from the text to support their thinking.

To wrap up teaching Wonder by R.J. Palacio, invite students to consider the symbolism of Auggie's astronaut helmet.

There you go! If you’re teaching Wonder in your middle school ELA classroom this year, I hope this post gives you some fresh ideas! You can grab a ready-to-use novel unit plan with everything you need for teaching Wonder below:

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How to Teach Wonder by R.J. Palacio using Hands-On, Interactive Activities

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Novel Studies that Promote Higher-Order Thinking

We all know how important novels are when helping students develop authentic literacy skills. However…we also know that traditional novel studies don’t allow students to implement all of the literacy skills necessary to become a well-rounded reader.

Traditional novel studies usually include a set of comprehension or discussion questions that correlate with each chapter. There also may be a vocabulary element included. These are important components of a novel study, but aren’t a holistic approach to reading.

Today, I am going to talk about a more hands-on approach to studying novels! Read on to find out how to use an interactive workbook to teach the novel,  Wonder!

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Teaching Wonder

If you have read the novel, Wonder , by RJ Palacio…

Then, I can only assume that you fell in love with it like I did.

Wonder is the perfect novel to study in your intermediate classroom! This book covers themes of kindness, courage, family, identity and so much more. These thought-provoking ideas are present throughout this entire novel study .

As you read the novel, students will meet a young boy name August (Auggie) Pullman. Auggie just wants to be “normal,” but Auggie isn’t normal. He is extraordinary. Although, not everyone sees it this way.

From the very first page of Wonder , you and your students will be facing topics that are incredibly important to discuss. The Wonder Workbook is the perfect match for this.

A simple way to incorporate these topics is with a daily bell ringer. Each daily prompt has students think and respond about ideals that are woven through the text. This section of the workbook is one of my favorites to use as a class discussion guide, as it will encourage students to look at their stance or position on certain topics.

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Digging Deep with the  Wonder Workbook

As I previously mentioned, this workbook includes SO MUCH MORE than comprehension questions and vocabulary. But, it does include that, too! The workbook has been designed to meet each level of Bloom’s Taxonomy. Students will be able to really dig deep into understanding the novel with activities under each of the following sections: Remember, Understand, Apply, Analyze, Evaluate and Create. Below are *some* of the ideas to incorporate from each section of the Wonder Workbook !

Remember: This is where you will find comprehension questions for each chapter! Students can work through these independently, as partners or groups, or they can be used as a guide for discussion.

Understand: Have students dive into the plot! Use the Extended Plot Structure activity to activate students’ literacy skills!

Apply: Study the characters’ physical, mental and emotional characteristics. Break down Auggie, Via, Jack Will, Summer, Miranda and Julian with the Characterization Flipbook!

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Analyze: Use the complexity wheel to drive discussion of the novel. Or have students use their own creativity to complete task cards tied to the story! They could create illustrations, music, comics, poetry, tweets, etc!

Evaluate:  Think like a novelist! Pull back the layers of the story with the literary elements focus lesson or the identifying themes activity.

Create: Start a Kindness Campaign with the extension activity! Or one of my personal favorites: have students create their own Wonder Self-Portraits so that they can practice self-love and reflection!

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The activities and lessons that come with this novel study will provide students with an interactive, hands-on approach to reading. They will be reading, writing, illustrating, creating, speaking, researching, discussing and so, so much more!

If you think your students are ready to really study a novel, give Wonder a try! If you’d like to see more from my  Wonder Workbook, click here !

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10 activities and resources to go with the book “wonder” by r.j. palacio.

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1. Reading Response Questions  

I created a packet filled with questions that students can answer while or after reading the novel. It is organized and split into sections of the book with comprehension, critical thinking, vocabulary, and discussion questions (Answer Keys are included!). You can find it HERE at my store . 

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I had so many teachers last year begging me to create activities for Wonder by R.J. Palacio. I was deep into a series of science units for high school, so I put it on my to-do list. I knew I wanted to do this novel but was not sure when. Well, this December while in the car for over 12 hours, I finally found the time to read Wonder. Boy am I glad I did!!

A great read

Wonder is an amazing story of one boy’s struggle to be just another kid despite his very visual differences. The book chronicles his first time in a public school setting at the age of 11, going into 5th grade. As you can imagine, there are some pretty awful experiences, as well as some heartwarming ones. In the end, he comes away the hero, causing us to shed more than a few tears at his triumphs.

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So, I happened to pick up a copy of Wonder with a bonus chapter that was not included in every version of the novel. It was a chapter, solely from the protagonist’s viewpoint, Julian. Julian is that boy in the book that we all want to dislike. He is a privileged, upper-class boy with parents who use their money and power to get what they want. Julian is not kind. He is the stereotypical bully who we wish could just feel a little bit of the hatred he puts out. But, then we learn more.

This chapter looks more deeply into why Julian is the way he is. You get a glimpse at his own hidden disability. It is a good lesson, that you never know what struggles an individual may be dealing with. In the end, you still feel anger and dislike for Julian. His actions were pretty horrible, regardless of his home situation. But, you do understand him more. You may even look differently at those students who do not seem to have enough compassion and kindness for others.

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I have created some FREE activities for Wonder that go along with the bonus chapter. As with all my novel units, I created these activities for students with autism and significant learning challenge s. Even if your students struggle with comprehension, they will still be able to do these activities from this bonus chapter. Click the button below this short video to download these free activities for Wonder.

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Wonder Summary and Lesson Plans

Wonder , by R.J. Palacio, is a touching tale about a fifth-grade boy, August Pullman (“Auggie”), who was born with a rare facial difference called mandibulofacial dysostosis, or Treacher Collins syndrome. This genetic disorder affects the growth and appearance of Auggie’s cheekbones, jaw, chin, eyelids, and ears. He endured countless painful surgeries throughout his childhood, and, as a result, Auggie was not able to attend public school until fifth grade. Though he is intelligent and has been homeschooled, Auggie has no idea what it is like to be in school with other children. His only experiences with people, besides his family and a few others, have been in hospitals or when people gawked at him in public. Storyboard That’s Wonder teaching guide provides many activities that are sure to engage students. Enjoy the Wonder teaching resources and the Wonder lesson plans below with this Wonder book school of storyboarding.

Student Activities for Wonder

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Essential Questions

Why is it important to “choose kind”?

How does the way we treat people affect them throughout their lives?

How do the parallel stories help the reader understand the plot events better?

How does our time in school affect our lives outside of school?

How do Mr. Brown’s precepts relate to the theme of the novel?

  • Who are the main characters in Wonder and what challenges do they face?
  • What are some of the themes present in the novel, Wonder ?
  • What are some examples of symbolism used by the author in the novel Wonder and how does the symbolism help you better understand the characters and their motivations?

Wonder Activities

  • Characters: Have students track the characters' development and growth throughout the story using a character map.
  • Mr. Brown's Precepts: Have students choose three of Mr. Browne's precepts and illustrate them in a spider map.
  • Themes: Have students choose a theme and illustrate it using examples from the story. There are many themes throughout the story which include but are not limited to family, friendship, belonging, and acceptance.
  • Plot Diagram: Have students map out the different parts of the story using a plot diagram. They can illustrate this with colors, scenes, writing, and characters.
  • Symbolism: Have students look at the different symbols within the story. They can then choose a symbol from the story and illustrate what it represents.
  • Point of View: Have students choose a scene and redraw it from another character’s perspective. Be sure students understand perspective vs point of view before choosing this activity.
  • Making Inferences: Have students practice their inferencing skills with the provided worksheet.
  • What Makes You Stand Out?: Have students create a poster about themselves, highlighting what makes them stand out.
  • Compare and Contrast the Movie and the Book: After the class has finished the novel, watch the movie together. As they are watching, have students jot down differences that they notice (there are a lot!). Discuss as a class after the movie.

Wonder Extension Lesson Plans

Wonder lesson plans can be set around many different things. You can focus on the theme of kindness, family, friendship, belonging, acceptance, and so many more. Getting students to understand the underlying messages throughout the story will have them think beyond the text and see how it applies to their lives.

You can use these Wonder lesson plans to supplement your reading of the book or as standalone lessons. Here are some possible Wonder lesson plan ideas:

  • Have students interview someone different from them in some way. This could be a person with a disability, a person of a different race or religion, etc. Students can ask questions about what their day-to-day life is like and how people treat them differently.
  • Have students research Treacher Collins syndrome and write a report about it. What causes it? What are the symptoms? How is it treated?
  • Have students brainstorm ways to be kind to others. This could be something as simple as holding the door open for someone or giving a compliment. Students can then put these ideas into practice and write about their experiences.
  • Have students write letters from Auggie’s perspective at different points in the story. What is he thinking and feeling? How does he react to certain situations?

Wonder by RJ Palacio, is about a boy, August Pullman, or “Auggie”, who faces bullying and misunderstanding on a regular basis, due to a disfiguring genetic condition. The first part of the book is from Auggie’s perspective and describes his transition from homeschooling to a private school.

Except for his appearance, which people find disturbing or upsetting, Auggie thinks of himself as a normal kid. He has been homeschooled for many years, due to this medical issue and related surgeries, but his mother feels he should start middle school with other children.

Auggie is terrified of going to a “real school”, but has always wanted to experience friendships the way other kids did. He admits to having a few friends, but nothing like “normal” kids experience. After a bit of back and forth with his parents, Auggie agrees to at least meet the head of his new school.

When he goes for a tour, he is introduced to three students: Jack, Julian, and Charlotte. Though Jack and Charlotte are slightly uncomfortable, they handle themselves well and manage to be nice and helpful to Auggie. Julian starts off mean and continues with nasty, under-handed remarks, even after school is in session.

Readers are introduced to Mr. Brown, one of Auggie’s teachers. He teaches the kids about precepts: ”PRECEPTS = RULES ABOUT REALLY IMPORTANT THINGS!” They are mottos to live by, according to Mr. Brown. The first precept of the year (and a theme of the book) is, “WHEN GIVEN THE CHOICE BETWEEN BEING RIGHT OR BEING KIND, CHOOSE KIND.”

At lunch, Auggie meets a new friend, Summer, who sits with him. He also hangs out with Jack a lot. He works hard in school and experiences many happy firsts, all while feeling that people are judging him. While most of his time is happy, Auggie has one particularly painful experience on Halloween. When Auggie changes his costume at the last minute, the other students don’t realize it is him. Auggie overhears Jack, who was egged on by Julian, saying that he would kill himself if he had a face like Auggie’s. Auggie is so upset, he has to go home sick.

The second section of the book is from the point of view of Via, Auggie’s older sister. She loves her brother very much, but doesn’t remember a time when August wasn’t the center of attention. She says this is okay, but it becomes clear Via does need to have some attention given to her. She has always been Auggie’s “protector”, even when confused by the complex circumstances of her family’s life, and despite not understanding how Auggie deals with people’s stares and comments.

The remaining chapters show readers how some of the other characters perceive Auggie. They capture the different feelings and emotions children experience when interacting with people who are different. These chapters portray many perspectives on bullying and dealing with bullying.

Check out our Wonder lesson plans and activities above for students to dive deep into Auggie's world and get the most out of this beloved book. Activities include storyboard ideas for creating a Wonder summary, analyze themes, and even take the fun offline with printable worksheets!

Other Ideas for Wonder , R.J. Palacio, Activities

  • What happens next? Create a storyboard of a sequel to Wonder to show what happens to Auggie after the end of the book. You could also write additional stories from the perspective of another main character such as Julian, Summer, Via, Jack or Charlotte.
  • Give students the opportunity to storyboard their answers to Wonder Study Guide Questions using images and text!
  • Create a Wonder by R.J. Palacio chapter summary storyboard at the end of reading each chapter as a fun and effective check in.
  • Create a Wonder storyboard for your favorite quote or scene from the novel and explain why it resonates with you.
  • Draw an August Pullman picture, or a picture of a different character.
  • Create a worksheet Wonder for a classmate to complete. Be creative and have fun with it!

Discussion Questions for Wonder

Who is the main character in Wonder ?

The main character in Wonder is August Pullman, or “Auggie.” He was born with a rare facial difference.

It is crucial to “choose kind” because it can have a profound impact on the lives of others. When we are kind to others, we show them that we care about them and value their feelings and experiences. When we are kind, we also set an example for others.

The way we treat people affects them throughout their lives in many ways. When we are kind to others, it can boost their self-esteem and confidence. It can also make them feel valued and appreciated.

The parallel stories help the reader understand the plot events better because they provide different perspectives on the same event. For example, when Julian bullies Auggie, we see the event from both Auggie’s and Julian’s perspectives. It helps us to understand why Julian behaves the way he does and how it affects Auggie.

Our time in school affects our lives outside of school in many ways. For example, the friends we make in school can become lifelong friends. The experiences we have in school can also shape our future goals and aspirations.

The precepts that Mr. Brown teaches his students relate to the novel’s theme because they emphasize the importance of being kind to others. Mr. Brown’s precepts also teach us that we should not judge others based on their appearance.

Do you think Wonder is ultimately a hopeful or pessimistic book? Why?

Wonder is ultimately a hopeful book because it shows how the characters grow and change throughout the novel. They learn to accept each other for who they are and also the importance of being kind. This growth and change ultimately lead to a more positive outlook on life.

What are some examples of symbolism used by the author in the novel Wonder , and how does the symbolism help you better understand the characters and their motivations?

Some examples of symbolism used by the author in Wonder include Auggie’s superhero cape and the “Wonder” play. The cape symbolizes Auggie’s strength and courage, while the “Wonder” play symbolizes how everyone has value and is worth fighting for. These symbols help us to understand the characters’ motivations and how they view themselves and others.

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How to Use Wonder Activities and Lesson Plans

Explore essential questions.

Begin by discussing essential questions related to the themes and characters in Wonder. Encourage students to think about the importance of kindness, the impact of our actions on others, the perspectives of different characters, and the influence of school on our lives.

Engage with Wonder Activities

Utilize a variety of Wonder activities to enhance students' understanding of the book. These activities include creating character maps, illustrating Mr. Brown's precepts, exploring themes through examples from the story, mapping out the plot using a diagram, analyzing symbolism, and practicing point of view by redrawing scenes from different characters' perspectives. Choose activities that align with your objectives and encourage creativity and critical thinking.

Extend Learning with Wonder Lesson Plans

Consider using Wonder lesson plans to deepen students' engagement with the book. You can focus on themes such as kindness, family, friendship, belonging, and acceptance. Some lesson plan ideas include interviewing someone different from them, researching Treacher Collins syndrome, brainstorming acts of kindness and reflecting on personal experiences, and writing letters from Auggie's perspective at different points in the story. These lesson plans provide opportunities for students to apply the book's messages to their own lives.

Supplement with Extension Activities

Encourage further exploration of Wonder by offering extension activities. Students can create storyboards for a sequel or chapters, draw pictures of characters, design worksheets for classmates, and discuss thought-provoking questions about the book. These activities foster creativity, comprehension, and critical thinking.

Foster Discussion and Reflection

Engage students in discussions about the main character, the importance of choosing kindness, the impact of our actions, and the parallel stories in the book. Encourage students to reflect on their own experiences and connect them to the themes and messages in Wonder.

Frequently Asked Questions about Wonder

Who are the main characters in wonder , and what challenges do they face.

The main characters are August Pullman, or “Auggie,” and his family and friends. Auggie faces many challenges throughout the novel, including discrimination and bullying. His family and friends also face challenges, such as how to support Auggie while also dealing with their own fears and prejudices.

What are some themes present in the novel Wonder ?

Some themes present in Wonder include acceptance, kindness, and family. These themes are explored through the characters’ experiences with discrimination, bullying, and Auggie’s rare facial difference.

What is the author’s purpose for writing Wonder ?

The author’s purpose for writing Wonder is to explore the themes of acceptance, kindness, and family. The author also wants to show readers that everyone has value, regardless of their appearance.

What lessons can we learn from reading Wonder ?

Some lessons we can learn from reading Wonder include the importance of being kind to others and not judging people based on their appearance. We can also learn that everyone has value and is worth fighting for. These lessons can help us to become more accepting and understanding of people.

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Wonder Novel Study: Comprehension & Vocabulary Activities

R.J Palacio’s novel Wonder is a favorite in classrooms because the author’s message – choosing kindness – is such an important skill for students to learn. This book is perfect for a whole-class novel study or read-aloud for younger learners, or it can be used as a book club or literature circle text for upper elementary and early middle school.

This no-prep novel study for Wonder is a great way to build important reading comprehension skills and vocabulary with this fabulous story.

Wonder Novel Study

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Wonder Summary

This is the story of August Pullman, who’s been homeschooled his entire life due to some medical issues related to his craniofacial abnormalities. When Auggie turns 10, his family begins to realize that he needs to be able to function in a world where people aren’t always kind to those that look different. so they enroll him in school.

There are both ups and downs in this transition. As a fifth-grader at Beecher prep, Auggie finds friendship and faces bullies. His friends are ostracized just for associating with him, which makes things even tougher.

The whole thing comes to a head when the 5th graders head to nature camp. When Auggie and Jack are attacked by some 7th graders looking for trouble, a few boys from their class come to their rescue and a fight ensues. Auggie is hurt and scared in the scuffle, but he’s also overwhelmed with emotion because the kids that have ignored him all this time stood up and protected him. The only question is…will these changes be permanent?

What reading level is Wonder ?

This book comes in at a whopping 320 pages. It is a Guided Reading Level V and has a Lexile score of 790L. Appropriate for fourth through sixth graders, the book is considered to be high-interest for students in grades 3-8.

What’s included in this novel study unit?

This month-long Wonder novel study unit breaks this fabulous book into 20 sections. Each day’s work includes both comprehension activities and vocabulary. There are four weeks worth of daily lesson objectives and paper-saving printables included in this resource.

Here’s more about what you’ll find inside this Wonder Novel Study:

  • Instructional guide with daily comprehension skill, objective, and key Tier 2 & text-based vocabulary
  • Comprehension trifolds (provided in color and black & white)
  • Reader’s notebook comprehension prompts (matching trifolds)
  • Word of the Day text-based vocabulary flipbooks
  • Vocabulary word wall cards
  • Trifold answer keys for easy grading
  • Enrichment Mini-Book with engaging projects & activities related to the text

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Reading comprehension skills targeted

These novel study resources were purposefully selected to align with the details and plotline of Wonder . The materials were written to focus on reading comprehension skills that are often more difficult for struggling readers.

Some of the comprehension skills addressed in this novel study include:

  • Making inferences
  • Drawing conclusions
  • Describing character change
  • Analyzing characters & setting
  • Identifying the main idea
  • Point of view
  • Context clues and vocabulary
  • Using descriptive language
  • Summarizing
  • Utilizing text evidence

The daily lessons target one comprehension skill. This lets students focus on quality rather than quantity when it comes to responding to literature. Unlike many novel studies with lists of questions that require students to regurgitate the text, this format makes sure your students understand and can apply their knowledge to Wonder and other texts they read.

Wonder Comprehension Questions

The novel study format

Comprehension prompts are provided in two formats, selected to reduce copies while still offering materials for student use.

Here’s an overview of each of the comprehension response formats:

The trifold format was the original design for this novel study.

Each foldable was designed to cover a week worth of comprehension using only one piece of paper.

Students respond to a targeted question each day that focuses the day’s reading on the comprehension skill.

Wonder Discussion Questions and Reading Comprehension Prompts

From the student’s perspective, the benefit of the trifold is that it is extremely approachable. Each day’s work only takes up a third of the page, and this keeps reluctant writers from shutting down.

From the teacher’s perspective, it easy to collect and grade. Many students use the trifold as a bookmark, helping prevent missing papers.

Learn more about the trifold format .

The Reader’s Notebook prompts are perfect for advanced students, who provide a more in-depth analysis, and struggling writers, who may need more space to write their response.

For advanced readers, the notebook prompts can be used to generate a longer, more detailed response to the daily prompt. This pushes the students to analyze and defend their answers.

However, the notebook prompts are also great for students with dyslexia, dysgraphia, and fine motor issues because they can be glued onto specialized paper or within a notebook to give students with large handwriting more room to respond.

Wonder Comprehension JOurnal Prompts

Regardless of the format selected, the prompt is the same so you can easily have some students working on the trifolds while others use the notebook prompts.

What academic vocabulary is included in this novel study?

There are over 50 academic vocabulary words included in the instructional guide for this novel. These include general academic vocabulary and skill-specific vocabulary.

It is crucial to teach academic vocabulary explicitly and within context. Struggling learners often lack the vocabulary essential to perform well in school and on standardized assessments, so this is an easy way to incorporate this into your regular instructional practices. Learn more about why academic vocabulary is important.

Here is a small sample of the academic vocabulary you’ll find included in this novel study:

General vocabulary:

Skill-focused vocabulary:.

  • point of view

Text-based vocabulary in Wonder

In addition to the Tier 2 vocabulary, each day’s lesson includes a text-based vocabulary word that can be found within the day’s reading. Some of the vocabulary words included in this literature guide are:

  • attribution

These words can be taught using the included flipbook format. Designed with conserving copies in mind, the flipbooks require only a half-piece of paper per week.

Wonder Chapter Vocabulary

The Word of the Day Flip Book is designed for use in interactive reading journals.

To use the flipbooks, cut around the outer edge, cut the tabs, and glue it into their notebook. Have students leave the flaps unglued so they can be lifted. This allows students to write under them.

Wonder Vocabulary Flipbooks

Depending on your students, you can have them generate a definition of the day’s word or generate a list of synonyms and antonyms. You can even have students draw a picture of the meaning.

How to purchase this Wonder Novel Study

Wonder Novel Study Unit

This Wonder novel study unit can be purchased directly or from my Teachers Pay Teachers.

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10 Lesson Plan Ideas for Wonder 10 Lesson Plan Ideas for Wonder

Below are 10 quick lesson plan ideas for Wonder by R.J. Palacio. Use them to inspire your own lesson planning. If you want detailed lesson plans, fun activities, questions, quizzes, and everything else you need to teach Wonder, check out ...

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What Makes Wonder a Great Book to Teach What Makes Wonder a Great Book to Teach

Wonder by R.J. Palacio is a novel that tells the story of a young boy named August who is born with a facial deformity. Despite the challenges he faces, August is determined to attend a mainstream school and make friends. ...

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Themes in Wonder Themes in Wonder

R.J. Palacio’s Wonder abounds with important and profound themes for students to identify, reflect on, discuss, and write about. Here are three major themes from Wonder to explore with your class: The Power of Kindness In Wonder, the power of ...

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10 Discussion Questions for Wonder 10 Discussion Questions for Wonder

Good discussion is the heart of any English class, and Wonder by R.J. Palacio provides so much rich material for students to reflect on and discuss. The questions below can be used to initiate discussion in small groups, or as ...

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Links for Teaching Wonder Links for Teaching Wonder

RJ Palacio’s Wonder is a phenomenal novel to teach, both for the strength of its story, as well as for the importance of the themes and lessons contained within. The articles, websites, and videos listed below will help further your ...

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Writing Lesson Plan for Wonder Writing Lesson Plan for Wonder

Lesson Description In this unique writing lesson for Wonder by R.J. Palacio, students learn about eulogies, examine a famous eulogy, and then write their own about Daisy the dog, or a character in Wonder by R.J. Palacio. First, read the ...

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Point of View in Wonder Point of View in Wonder

Point of view is the perspective a story is written from. In R.J. Palacio’s Wonder, the point of view shifts several times to show you the same events from different perspectives. In Wonder, we hear from August, Via, Jack, Summer, ...

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Full Unit Plan for Wonder by R.J. Palacio Full Unit Plan for Wonder by R.J. Palacio

This blog includes several resources to help you get started teaching Wonder by R.J. Palacio, but if you really want to save yourself time and effort, and give your students the best possible experience with this fantastic novel, you need ...

Parts Two and Three Questions for Wonder by R.J. Palacio Parts Two and Three Questions for Wonder by R.J. Palacio

A Tour of the Galaxy What challenges do you think Via might face being Auggie’s sister? METAPHOR – A metaphor occurs when something is described using a direct comparison without using the words ‘like’ or ‘as’.  Example: Life is a ...

Part One Vocabulary for Wonder by R.J. Palacio Part One Vocabulary for Wonder by R.J. Palacio

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Wonder Activities for Your Classroom that are “Wonder” ful and Kind!

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When I heard about the books Wonder and We’re All Wonders by R.J. Palacio, I felt inspired to highlight a couple of new resources (including a freebie) that I think will help teachers infuse their “Wonder” discussions with kindness, and art (of course!). The four activities included in this post are: The Doodle Do after-reading activity, the Collaborative Agamograh poster, the kindness freebie, and a pop art coloring page featuring symbols from the book.

Wonder activities

Being part of the community where Ben’s Bells was started, I know a lot about the “kindness movement.” I actually found one of the bells on the anniversary of my uncle’s death several years ago. The bell still hangs outside my living room window in a tree at my house. The bells are only “hidden” 2 times a year for others to “find,” and attached to each bell is a note that reminds us to practice kindness intentionally. It was a pretty special experience.

As an educator, this is a simple yet extremely effective message – to act with kindness. The ceramic pieces that go onto the bells are glazed by volunteer members of the community. One year, as the art coordinator for my district, I planned an art teacher outing to Ben’s Bells to volunteer to help paint the parts that go on the bells.

Volunteering to paint for Bens Bells.

It’s no wonder (sorry – I couldn’t help myself) that when I heard about the books Wonder and We’re All Wonders by R.J. Palacio, I felt inspired to highlight a couple of new resources (including a freebie) that I think will help teachers infuse their “Wonder” discussions with kindness, and art (of course!). So, here goes…

Wonder “Doodle & Do” task cards and doodle notes from Brain Waves Instruction

As teachers, we know that it’s always “wonder” ful to give our students a chance to reflect on a novel after reading the book, especially one with a theme like this one. But, sometimes, final projects for books can be a bit dry…or even worse, cursory. Sometimes these projects don’t allow students to dive deeply into the text and be creative at the same time. That’s why I’m super excited about this end-of-the-book idea from Brain Waves Instruction . This resource combines really creative task cards with super fun doodle notes. Yes! Doodle notes!

See it  HERE  

This “Doodle and Do” resource is designed for students to complete after reading Wonder by R.J. Palacio. It combines fun task cards with doodle notes! The task cards require students to write, chat, swap, and draw in response to questions about the book. Then, students add their responses to fun doodle notes for the novel.

Wonder activities for the classroom that are "wonder" ful!

Here’s how it works. There are 12 different task cards in 4 different categories. Some of the task cards are “chat” cards. “Chat” cards require students to discuss critical moments in the book with a small group and then record highlights from the discussion on their doodle notes. “Write” task cards that require students to write in response to prompts. The “swap” cards are fun because students actually “swap” papers with peers and complete the prompts on each other’s papers. But, of course, my favorite is the “draw” cards. Can you blame me? These require students to sketch and draw in response to prompts about the novel.

Wonder activities for the classroom that are "wonder" ful!

After students have worked through all the task cards, either with a partner, in small groups, or by rotating through learning stations, they will have 2 pages of super fun doodle notes for the novel Wonder! It’s no “wonder” I love this resource. Oh, and imagine combining this with my 3-way collaboration poster (keep reading!)…dynamite!

Wonder activities for the classroom that are "wonder" ful!

So fun and engaging. A great way to infuse art into your novel study!

Wonder activities for the classroom that are "wonder" ful!

 Wonder 3-Way Agamograph Collaboration Poster

Wonder activities for the classroom that are "wonder" ful!

This project is a “3-way” agamograph (3 images spliced together) and a collaboration poster mixed into one. It is approximately 26 inches x 28 inches when it is complete. This project is unique, and there is no beating the “wow” factor at the end when children walk from side to side and see the images change. They will quickly realize what “wonders” they all are and how they can do great things by working together!

Flexibility

I have designed this poster to have a lot of flexibility. You can use it to support your work reading Wonder (older students) or We’re All Wonders (younger students). You can also use this poster all on its own to reinforce the overall theme that “We are all Wonders!” – a great universal classroom message!

Story Elements

The images I have used on this poster are chosen to help support your work on story elements; setting, theme, and characters – but can also stand on their own! The setting is represented by lockers (school), and there are precepts written on the notes on the lockers. The theme is represented with the middle image of the space helmet and the words, “We are all wonders!” Character is supported with the portrait frames on the right side image – these could represent a page from a yearbook. 

I’ve included options to allow students to draw the characters of the book, their own self-portraits (see the image below),

Wonder activities for the classroom that are "wonder" ful!

…or to draw themselves as an animal that they think best represents them.

Wonder activities for the classroom that are "wonder" ful!

One of the many “wonder” ful things about this Wonder activity is that it looks complicated and has a ton of “wow!” factor to it, but it’s really easy. I’ve done everything possible to make it that way for you!

I also included a variety of extension activities you can use with this poster. There are different activities for different student abilities – choose what works best for you. Don’t forget to pair this with Brain Waves Instruction’s “Doodle and Do” resource for a truly “wonder” ful pair of activities for your classroom!

See it HERE  

Wonder Kindness Poster FREEBIE

Wonder freebie - Wonder Kindness Poster to promote kindness in your classroom with your students.

See it HERE

I created this freebie along with Mary Beth from Brain Waves Instruction. It is a great addition to our individual Wonder resources I’ve described above and can be used all on its own! It’s great for elucidating and spreading kindness among your students and throughout your class. We hope you’ll like it as much as we do! If you haven’t already picked up your copies of these books – what are you waiting for?! Here are affiliate links to Amazon, where you can grab your copies!

  • Wonder Novel HERE .
  • We’re All Wonders Book HERE .
  • You may also like my Wonder Pop Art coloring pages HERE .

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Download these free printable Wonder activity sheets and help choose kind

by Caroline Siegrist | Feb 15, 2018 | DIY | 4 comments

Download these free printable Wonder activity sheets and help choose kind

We’re all huge fans of RJ Palacio’s Wonder and the 2017 Wonder movie that the book inspired. Fans as in, we all sobbed into our popcorn bowls and loved every minute.  So I was psyched to discover these  free printable Wonder-themed activity sheets  (PDF) that bring the themes of the book to life, helping kids cultivate kindness and self-confidence through fun exercises.

Because more kindness, please.

The free printables include a wordsearch, drawing exercises, and writing prompts, including a letter that kids can write to invite Auggie himself to join them in an after-school activity.

What would they like to do with him? And would it require an astronaut helmet or no?

Related: Wonderful gift ideas for Wonder book and movie fans. 

Free printable Wonder activity sheets that include writing and drawing prompts like this one

I think these printable Wonder activity sheets are perfect to share with your family, a classroom, or even your girl scout or boy scout troop — who have hopefully all read the book and seen the movie. Because if they loved the story as much as I did, they’ll definitely want to spend more time with Auggie.

Download the free printable Wonder activity sheets (PDF) and if you’re super fans, you can rent or purchase the Wonder Movie  digitally through our affiliate Amazon, or own the DVD that was released just this week.

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Caroline Siegrist is a brand new mom, a proud aunt of 5, and a writer and hospital chaplain based in Nashville. She has a fondness for children's literature, female-led indie rock bands, cooking international cuisine, and encouraging her nieces' and son's growing obsession with Star Wars. Bio Twitter Instagram

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Resource Pack: Wonder

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“My name is August. I won’t describe what I look like. Whatever you’re thinking, it’s probably worse.”

Auggie wants to be an ordinary ten-year-old. He does ordinary things – eating ice cream, playing on his Xbox. He   feels   ordinary – inside. But ordinary kids don’t make other ordinary kids run away screaming in playgrounds. Ordinary kids aren’t stared at wherever they go.

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Within this resource pack are lesson plans that have both a Literacy and a PSHE objective, exploring the themes of: bullying, friendship, family, and getting on and falling out. You will also find detailed reading cards which explore the themes of judging by appearances, humour and storytelling.

Find out more about the #ChooseKind movement and help your class bring the spirit of Wonder into the classroom by promoting, recognizing and celebrating acts of kindness throughout the school year.

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All Pokémon Go Masterwork Research: Catching Wonders tasks and rewards

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One of Pokémon Go’s weirdest events is live, and with it comes another chance to grab another Master Ball. The Catching Wonders event runs from May 14 to May 19 at 8pm local time , and the only reason it’s here is for some Masterwork Research and a few bonuses.

While the Catching Wonders event is live, you will have three special bonuses live that amplify Pokémon Go’s “first of the day” interactions. Field Research will also be available, though there are no featured or boosted encounters ; the main focus is on the Catching Wonders Masterwork Research , which is free for all players and includes your very first chance to get a Master Ball this year. This Masterwork Research doesn’t expire and will take a while to complete, so here’s a full guide as you grind through its tasks and rewards.

How to complete Pokémon Go Masterwork Research: Catching Wonders and get a free Master Ball

  • All Pokémon Go: Catching Wonders Field Research tasks and rewards

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Like other Masterwork Research , Catching Wonders is not designed to be completed in a single day . This research will require you to play Pokémon Go for at least a week to complete its longer tasks if you’re a casual player, so strap yourself in for a bit of work if you want your free Master Ball and the other rewards.

Pokémon Go Masterwork Research: Catching Wonders task and rewards page one

  • 20 Poké Balls
  • 15 Razz Berries
  • 2,500 Stardust

Total Rewards: 2,500 XP and a Sandygast encounter

Pokémon Go Masterwork Research: Catching Wonders task and rewards page two

  • 25 Poké Balls
  • 15 Pinap Berries
  • 20 Great Balls

Total Rewards: 3,500 XP and a Dubwool encounter

Pokémon Go Masterwork Research: Catching Wonders task and rewards page three

  • Five Charged TMs

Total Rewards: 4,500 XP and a Hisuian Sneasel encounter

Pokémon Go Masterwork Research: Catching Wonders task and rewards page four

  • Whiscash Pokémon encounter
  • 20 Ultra Balls
  • 20 Max Revives
  • Three Silver Pinap Berries

Total Rewards: 5,000 XP, 5,000 Stardust, and one Master Ball

All Pokémon Go : Catching Wonders Field Research tasks and rewards

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Pokémon Go World of Wonders: all Research tasks

T he World of Wonders Season has officially arrived in Pokémon Go – or has yet to do so at 10am local time wherever you are. Aside from fresh spawns and a Go Battle League update , brand-new Research tasks have made their way into the mobile game, promising rewards.

To begin with, players have two fresh Research stories they can work on: the free World of Wonders Special Research and the paid Wonder Ticket Timed Research. Both of them offer many valuable resources and Pokémon encounters, including with the newly arrived Poipole.

Here are all Pokémon Go World of Wonders Research tasks and rewards.

Pokémon Go World of Wonders – all Special Research tasks

You’ll be able to complete this Special Research whenever you want once you’ve claimed it by logging into the game after the start of the World of Wonders Season on March 1, 2024, at 10am local time. As is usual for seasonal Research stories, additional steps will become available over the course of the Season, so you can work on the tasks piecemeal.

Step 1 of 5

  • Catch 20 Pokémon : Poké Ball x10
  • Spin 10 PokéStops : Sanana Berry x7
  • Transfer 10 Pokémon : Razz Berry x7
  • Complete all tasks in this step : XP x803, Poipole

Step 2 of 5

  • Complete 7 Field Research tasks : Skorupi
  • Explore 10km : Qwilfish
  • Make 20 Nice Throws : Great Ball x15
  • Complete all tasks in this step : XP x803, Poipole Candy x25

Step 3 of 5

Check back once Professor Willow has conducted his follow-up investigation. We’ll update this section as soon as the next step is available.

Pokémon Go Wonder Ticket – all Timed Research tasks

Unlike the Special Research, you’ll require a paid ticket to access this one. The Wonder Ticket costs $9.99 USD or your regional equivalent and will enable you to work on a Timed Research story that’ll be available from March 1, 2024, at 10am local time until June 14, 2024, at 8pm local time. You’ll need to complete the tasks until then, otherwise you won’t be able to claim the full rewards.

The Wonder Ticket Timed Research consists of three parts, of which only the first is available right now.

Part 1 – Step 1 of 3

  • Catch 30 Pokémon : Sanana Berry x10
  • Make 30 Nice Throws : Golden Razz Berry x2
  • Spin 30 PokéStops or Gyms : Cacnea
  • Complete all tasks in this step : XP x5,000, Stardust x2,500, Incense x1

Part 1 – Step 2 of 3

  • Catch 30 Pokémon with Weather Boost : Rare Candy x5
  • Make 20 Great Throws : Galarian Slowpoke
  • Hatch 5 Eggs : Star Piece x1
  • Complete all tasks in this step : XP x5,000, Stardust x2,500, Premium Battle Pass x1

Part 1 – Step 3 of 3

  • Explore 5km : Poké Ball x30
  • Make 10 Excellent Throws : Lucky Egg x1
  • Use 5 Incense or Daily Adventure Incense : Beedrill
  • Complete all tasks in this step : XP x10,000, Stardust x5,000, Poipole Hat x1

Parts 2 and 3 will be unlocked later in the World of Wonders Season. You won’t have to buy an additional ticket for them. Just as for the free Special Research, we’ll update this article once a new part has been made available.

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Wonder by R. J. Palacio: Full Scheme & Resources

Wonder by R. J. Palacio: Full Scheme & Resources

Subject: English

Age range: 11-14

Resource type: Other

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22 February 2018

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    reader. Explain that their job will be to write a new introduction to Wonder from the point of view of the animal character they created in the previous task. Resource 4: WONDER WRITING FRAME will help them to structure their introduction, and they may wish to refer to their copy of extract 1 to help give them ideas for what to write.

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    Wonder Novel Study: Comprehension & Vocabulary Activities 12 The novel study format . Comprehension prompts are provided in two formats, selected to reduce copies while still offering materials for student use. Here's an overview of each of the comprehension response formats: The trifold format was the original design for this novel study.

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    Within this resource pack are lesson plans that have both a Literacy and a PSHE objective, exploring the themes of: bullying, friendship, family, and getting on and falling out. You will also find detailed reading cards which explore the themes of judging by appearances, humour and storytelling. Find out more about the #ChooseKind movement and ...

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  16. Wonder: Year 7 Full Scheme of Work

    pptx, 7.19 MB. pptx, 1.05 MB. A fully planned, resourced and ready to teach scheme of work for the novel Wonder, aimed primarily at Year 7 (but can be adapted to suit Year 6). Included is a unit overview, weekly lessons plans, a PowerPoint to accompany each lesson as well as all resources needed (differentiated ones included).

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