Wonder Lesson 42: Day One - PowerPoint

Lesson 42 of the English Teaching Resources, designed for a classroom setting, focuses on reading and discussing pages 257 - 264 of the book 'Wonder'. During this session, students are encouraged to continue using their 'Wonder Dictionary' sheet to enhance their vocabulary. The class will delve into the story, paying close attention to the plot, characters, and themes. This interactive approach not only promotes reading comprehension but also fosters a deeper understanding of the literary elements within the text.

The session also includes a 'Word Warm-up' activity centered around word classes and the use of suffixes to transform verbs into adjectives. For example, students explore how the verb 'achieve' can be turned into the adjective 'achievable'. Further exercises involve completing a table by adding appropriate suffixes to a list of verbs, such as 'amuse', 'cheer', and 'confuse', enhancing their grammatical skills and expanding their descriptive language. Additionally, the lesson involves a 'Find and Retrieve' activity where students help the character Auggie from 'Wonder' to gather information about his experiences at camp to share with his family. They work in small groups to discuss and rank his experiences, considering his feelings and whether the events were truly enjoyable or had concerning elements. This activity not only aids in comprehension but also encourages empathy and critical thinking.