The book and movie wonder both introduced precepts. However, the wonder book activities are for a wide span of ages. Your wonder novel study lessons will thrive with the interactive notebook style of the flip book, collaborative posters, character activities, and reflective writing. Discuss the book and august show the choose kind song at choosekind. Palacio, has been developed for implementation with 5th and 6th grade students. Just click on the title of each activity or resource you want to see below and the link will take you to the page of. I have done a wonder unit for the past three years, and am always looking for more meaningful activities to incorporate. Wonder free novel study activity by wise guys teachers. Also, students can complete choose kind activities, study guides, were all wonders mini book, i am a wonder because, antibullying lessons, the wonder. Wonder classroom discussion guide michigan medicine. Wonder community list the best tours, activities and things to do provided by authentic locals. Free wonder study unit worksheets for teachers to print. Palacio use this printable and interactive criss cross puzzle.
Palacios bestseller wonder is out, your students can practice great criticalthinking skills comparing the novel to its theatrical rendition. Each year since, i have read one of our state book award nominees to the whole 4th grade and have created slideshows with lots of images so that kids can make visual connections to the books. Wonder fun is an actionpacked bible activity book that shares the good news of jesus christ and keys in christian growth. Hes about to start fifth grade at beecher prep, and for the first time will go to school with other kids. Before you read vocabulary building comprehension questions language and extension activities. Mar 22, 2012 i used your website links for a wonder readaloud for 4th graders a few years ago. Before you read vocabulary building comprehension questions language and extension activities a principal expectation of the unit is that students will develop their skills in reading, writing, listening and oral communication, as well as in reasoning and critical thinking. Wonder is the story of auggie pullman, a 10yearold boy. Even though hed like to think of himself as an ordinary kid, auggie pullman knows he isnt. Download the free printable wonder activity sheets pdf and if youre 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. When given the choice between being right and being kind, choose kind wonder i first heard about wonder from my 10yearold son, who was reading the novel by r.
Lovely crosscurricular links to friendship, diversity, inclusion, bullying, disability, resilience, kindness and respect. Character log lesson 1 postcard lesson 10 about this resource. We had an amazing time reading it and connecting with a class in chicago through edmodo and sharing our thoughts, questions and concerns about the book. Have students take the pledge to choose kind print a poster of the choose kind certificate. It is designed for year 6 to meet the reading objectives of the 2014 national curriculum. Wonder devotional books child evangelism fellowship. Wonder plot summary and link to a book trailer, book talk script, vocabulary words, discussion questions, and crosscurricular learning activites. It was such a hit that i was inspired to create some of my own.
This package contains activities to complete before, during and after reading the novel, wonder by r. Hes about to enter fifth grade at beecher prep, and if youve ever been the new kid, them you know how hard that can be. The genre of wonder the book is childrens literature. If youve read the book or wonder movie, you may remember that theres something called the wonder precepts. Plus, download these free printable wonder activity sheets. Finishing up wonder, by rj palacio in 5th grade with. The first edition of the novel was published in february 14th 2012, and was written by r. Palacios remarkable novel, wonder, is the story of a boy named august, known as auggie, who was born with a facial abnormality. Fiction wonder by r j palacio primary resources year six. The listed age range for the wonder book 812, or grade levels 37. Not surprising, im sure, when i tell you this is one of my favorite books to read to kids. Wonder by rj palacio, is about a boy, auggie, who faces bullying and misunderstanding on a regular basis, due to a disfiguring genetic condition. The story of august auggie pullman, who was born with a rare facial deformity called treacher collins syndrome and a cleft palate.
Presently, over 1 million people have read wonder and have fallen in love with auggie pullman, an ordinary boy with an extraordinary face. Wonder is a glorious exploration of the nature of friendship, tenacity, fear, and most importantly, kindness. Independent, critical thinking is at the heart of a free society, and adolescence is the time to develop those skills. The thing is auggies just an ordinary kid, with an extraordinary face. When youre reading the book, think about why people see things differently and which characters are the most, and least, empathetic or sympathetic. After being homeschooled for years, he begins school at beecher prep. Crayola color wonder, daniel tigers neighborhood, 18 mess free coloring pages, kids indoor activities at home, gift for age 3, 4, 5, 6. I am a wonder activity page 1 1page i am a wonder activity page 2 1page teac. He finds friends in jack, charlotte, and summer, but he must learn to deal with bullying, betrayal, and misunderstandings. How to do a wonder precepts project stepbystep from.
Offering opportunities for group reflection is a meaningful way to help children come to terms with some of the events and behaviors in the book. See more ideas about wonder activities, wonder novel, wonder book. Wonder is such an amazing book, it will undoubtedly inspire kids to want to do something to make a difference in the world. This is an inherited developmental disorder with a prevalence estimated to range between 1 in 40,000 to 1 in 70,000 of live births. The wonder lesson plan contains a variety of teaching materials that cater to all learning styles. An amazing book needs amazing activities and resources. Palacios wonder is a fictional story, the challenges august faced with a craniofacial disorder are real. Reading lessons, comprehension and reading questions to support teaching on \wonder\ by r j palacio. The book has also engendered the choose kind campaign. Each chapter of the novel study focuses on several chapters of wonderand is comprised of four different activities. 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. This is a free reading activity for the novel wonder by rj palacio.
Wonder the very extensive resources at this site focus on helping students visualize the references in the text. This integrated literature unit, designed for use with the book wonder by r. Wonder plot summary and link to a book trailer, book talk script, vocabulary words, discussion questions, and. Have the students sign it and hang in the room for daily referral. In wonder, auggie refers to his condition as mandibulofacial dysostosis, which is also known as treacher collins syndrome tcs. This brilliant, sensitive story, narrated not only by august, but also by his older sister, his classmates, and other kids in his life, takes an insightful look at how one persons differences can affect the lives of so many others. This time around were thrilled to introduce wonder by r. To celebrate im giving away two copies to two lucky readers. When printing horizontal pages, change page set up on printer to. Palacio suggestions and expectations this 72 page curriculum unit can be used in a variety of ways. Nov 17, 2017 all of these activities can be found in my wonder book vs.
Wonderfun bible activity book child evangelism fellowship. Kids wings lesson plans and activity guide for wonder by r. Wonder vocabulary list great for a wonder movie guide. In good news club kids learn that god wants to spend time with just you. Here are some ideas for activities you kids can do on your own. Wonderful gift ideas for wonder book and movie fans. Whether students are enjoying this fabulous story of august pullman, a 10. Palacios heartwarming and thoughtprovoking bestseller. So its no wonder sorry couldnt help myself that when i heard about the books, wonder and were all wonders by r. Even though hed like to think of himself as an ordinary kid, auggie pullman. Most sections of the book are introduced by song lyrics, and.
Free wonder worksheets and literature unit for teachers. Since the release of wonder, even more stories with these amazing characters have been released. The wonder devotional book was designed to help children develop a life long habit of enjoying gods word and applying it to their lives good news club includes a wonder time segment where children are encouraged to spend time with god each day. This novel study includes everything you need to read the book wonder with your class. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 410 pages and is available in paperback format.
Sometimes the images helped us see people or objects or places that were unfamiliar to us. Based on the new york times bestseller, wonder tells the incredibly inspiring and heartwarming story of august pullman. A moving read for both kids and adults, its a story of one boys journey of selfacceptance and an examination of how the ordinary can sometimes be extraordinary. Feb 15, 2018 download the free printable wonder activity sheets pdf and if youre 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. Wonder asks its characters and its readers to view things from other points of view and consider other peoples feelings. Precepts are general rules or guiding principles that direct how you should act or. Book activities and things to do with authentic locals wonder. The seventh common core anchor reading standard ccss.
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 afterschool activity. And, the wonder movie discussion questions and the book provides a range of topics plenty to keep you busy. Wonder printables, classroom activities, teacher resources. Falker patricia palocco adl650l junkyard wonders patricia palocco 660 bully patricia palocco 630 the hundred dresses eleanor estes 870 freak the mighty rodman philbrick the bully book eric kahn gale 620 the one and only ivan katherine applegate 570.
Wonder can be an excellent addition to a classroom curriculum as a tool to facilitate kindness and inclusion. Authors guide for wonder and other resources wonder novel study guide. Each chapter of the novel study focuses on several chapters of wonder and is comprised of four different activities. The main characters of this young adult, fiction story are august pullman, olivia pullman. Palacio tells the story of a young boy who struggles in school because of a cleft palate and facial deformity. Within these parts, there are a number of sections told in different types of literary text. I compiled a list for you with plenty of ideas so that students can have a better learning experience. Comprehension by chapter, vocabulary challenges, creative reading response activities and projects, tests, and much more. Download these free wonder activity sheets and help kids. Palacio is one of the 26 literature guides in growing young americans. Wonder activities for your classroom that are wonder ful and kind. Wonder free novel study activity by wise guys teachers pay. This lesson focuses on prereading activities you can use to.
Except for his appearance, which people find disturbing or upsetting, auggie thinks of. I like the idea of using a reading response notebook, something i have not done. Sep 24, 2015 today we finished reading wonder, by rj palacio. Wonder is a social web platform connecting travelers and locals with the purpose of discovering, planning, traveling, sharing their passion, experiences and life style stories. Grades 48 as teachers, we know that its always wonderful to give our students a chance to reflect on a novel after they are done reading the book especially one with a theme like this one has. The first part of the book is from auggies perspective and describes his transition from homeschooling to a private school. The book, which was inspired by an encounter the author had with a girl who suffered from facial birth defects, is a new york times bestseller and has won numerous awards for excellence.
As i planned our class read aloud, i wanted to help students see and hear what the main character, august, shared with readers. Wonder novel wonder book 6th grade activities book activities 6th grade ela third grade teachers aide word puzzles book study no prep wonder novel study supplement wonder word search fun your students are sure to enjoy this word search puzzle activity featuring characters and themes from the book wonder by raquel jaramillo r. Model how to map out a plan for reading a book and meeting a deadline. Palacio are the best available anywhere, about a 5th grader with a genetic facial deformity, download unit, features interdisciplinary curriculum, literature units for grade 3 12, perfect for average to gifted and talented students. Wonder book activities and things to do with authentic. Palacio august auggie pullman was born with a facial deformity that prevented him from going to a mainstream schooluntil now. Here is how to create your own wonder precepts project with kids for kindness respect and more. 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. The discovery apple childrens books 10 activities and. The purpose of this extension activity is for students to think of themselves as a wonder and share reasons why.
Wonderfun is an actionpacked bible activity book that shares the good news of jesus christ and keys in christian growth. Palacio as our class read aloud, we used the following pages as a visual guide to the book. Sometimes the descriptions helped us better understand the significance of an event. Wonder is my absolute favorite book to read with my 5th grade students. Reading response activities for wonder rundes room. Geared for children of all ages, this activity book is filled with coloring pages, puzzles, activities, mazes, word scrambles, drawing activities, and much more. Plot summary and teachers guide to wonder wonder book study guide freepdf. In this novel, a boy with facial anomalies tries to navigate the sometimes treacherous world of public school.