Wonder Lesson 22: A Tour of the Galaxy - PowerPoint

In this English teaching resource, students embark on a literary journey through pages 82-90 of the novel 'Wonder,' engaging in a class discussion to delve deeper into the text. The lesson encourages the use of a 'Wonder Dictionary' sheet to expand the students' vocabulary as they explore the narrative. A key focus is placed on the character of Via, prompting students to consider her emotions and expressions, and to reflect on whether she is portrayed as a happy character. This exploration of character development is designed to enhance students' understanding of the story and its characters.

The lesson also includes a word warm-up activity centered around the prefix 'mis'. Students are tasked with learning the definitions of words associated with being naughty, losing something, and making mistakes. They then apply their understanding by creating new words using the 'mis' prefix with given root words such as 'take', 'legal', 'place', 'understand', and 'behave'. After forming words like 'misbehave', 'misplace', and 'mistake', they are further encouraged to think of additional words that incorporate this prefix. The session concludes with a series of thought-provoking discussion questions related to Via's comparison of her family to the solar system, her relationship with her grandmother, and her feelings towards her brother Auggie's surgery. Students are invited to choose one question to answer in writing, using evidence from the text to support their viewpoint and ensure their reader grasps their perspective.