Wonder Lesson 34: August's House - PowerPoint

Lesson 34 of the English Teaching Resources focuses on exploring chapters 180 to 185 of the book 'Wonder'. During this lesson, students are encouraged to engage in a class reading and discussion, utilising their 'Wonder Dictionary' sheets to expand their vocabulary. This section of the book introduces a new character, prompting students to take D.A.D. notes, which stands for description, action, and dialogue, to help them remember key details about the character and their role in the story.

The lesson also includes a 'Word Warm-up' activity, where students are asked to look at an image and write down two facts and two opinions about what they see. This exercise is designed to help them differentiate between factual information and personal viewpoints. After sharing with a partner, they can compare to see if they have similar or differing opinions. Additionally, the lesson features a 'True or False' activity, where students must go on a 'fact hunt' within the text to determine the veracity of several statements, providing evidence from the book to support their answers. This activity not only aids comprehension but also encourages critical thinking and attention to detail. Finally, the lesson touches on Part 5 of the book, titled 'Justin', offering a poignant quote that stimulates reflection and discussion about dreams and aspirations.