"Wonder" by R.J. palacio
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"You can't blend in when you were born to stand out" |
Part 1: Written response
Prompt: After reading Wonder, write a letter (or postcard) from one character to another. Make sure to think about the different characters’ perspectives and relationships. (Examples: from Auggie to Summer, Jack to Summer, Jack to Mr. Tushman and many more!)
Purpose: I would like students to be able to understand different perspectives and points of view. This assignment will show that they understand the characters from the book on a deeper level, and that they can put themselves in their shoes. At this point, students will have learned the structure of a letter, so they will be using this knowledge to construct this particular genre of text. |
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Part 2: podcast
Prompt: create a news report in the form of a podcast where you interview a character from Wonder.
Purpose: students will make connections between the book and the real world by relating it to a news report. They will also provide insight into how they think a character from the book views specific events from the story. |
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Part 3: digital storytelling
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he video clips I had recorded of the class could not be imported into imovie because they were in .mp4 format. I therefore had to use my roommates to act as multiple people. Prompt: create a commercial or PSA that discusses or fights for a topic that can be found in "Wonder". Purpose: in this book, there are many relevant issues brought up from bullying within schools, physical appearances, differences among people, going to middle school, disabilities, and much more. I want students to engage with the issues brought up in a real world context. This project will require students to think about elements of genre, and how they will communicate with the audience since the mode is a commercial. Song: Not About Angels by Birdy |
Bullying PSA from Megan Radke on Vimeo. |
Part 4: infographic
Prompt: make an infographic that investigates the issue you discussed in your digital commercial or PSA. Provide evidence and data to prove your point.
Purpose: for this project, students will research and further investigate the issue they talked about in Part 3. The evidence and research they find will further support their commercial and their argument. Text set that includes "Wonder" |
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