Wonder Lesson 5: How I Came to Life - PowerPoint

In Lesson 5 of the English Teaching Resources, students delve into the narrative of 'Wonder' by reading and discussing pages 6-7 as a class. The lesson encourages the use of a 'Wonder Dictionary' sheet, which serves as a tool for students to record and learn new vocabulary encountered during the reading. Additionally, the class embarks on a research activity to understand what a cleft palate is, exploring this common congenital deformity together to enhance their comprehension of the text and its context.

The lesson also includes a word warm-up activity focused on the differences between UK and US spelling conventions. Students are presented with a sentence that contains American spellings and are prompted to identify anything unusual about it from a British perspective. They are then tasked with sorting a list of words into their respective American and English spellings and are encouraged to write down spelling 'rules' that can help others understand these variations. This exercise not only enriches their vocabulary but also highlights the linguistic nuances between the two versions of English. The lesson concludes with a comprehensive table discussion based on the reading, where students are guided through a series of questions to facilitate a deeper analysis of the characters and plot development within the story.