pptx, 11.23 MB
pptx, 11.23 MB

This in-depth summary and analysis PowerPoint for Wonder Chapters 74–81 explores Justin’s perspective with engaging pair and group work activities. Students examine identity, family dynamics, empathy, and the idea of cosmic justice—all while building comprehension, social-emotional awareness, and literary skills.

What’s Inside:

Section 1: Do Now Task
Five short-response questions to assess understanding
Includes answer key for fast checking and discussion

Section 2: Warmer – “Tic Tracker: Empathy & Awareness”
Students reflect on their own nervous habits or anxiety and connect to Justin’s experience
Encourages empathy and builds understanding around invisible struggles

Section 3: Character Overview
Students analyze Justin, Via, Jack, Miranda, and Auggie
Emphasis on traits like loyalty, empathy, and insecurity from Justin’s unique lens

Section 4: Plot Timeline & Creative Writing – “Unsent Letters”
Chapter-by-chapter bullet-point summary
Creative writing task where students write an emotional letter from Justin to his parents, exploring his internal voice

Section 5: Themes & Ideas
Identity, family & belonging, empathy, masks people wear, fate & the universe
Includes guided discussion questions and text-based analysis prompts

Section 6: Symbolism
Ladybug, “The Universe,” Pullman household, and the play Our Town
Students explore what these symbols reveal about hope, safety, perception, and fate

Section 7: Key Quotes Analysis
Includes 5 significant quotes with context and analysis
Explores emotional isolation, growth, perspective, and belonging

Section 8: Final Reflection – “The Universe Takes Care of…”
Students finish the sentence “The universe takes care of…” and explain their response
Links Justin’s reflections to personal insight and classroom SEL discussion

Why Buy This Resource?

No Prep Needed – Print-ready and editable

Student-Centered – Reflective and collaborative tasks throughout

Literary & SEL Depth – Rich analysis of theme, character, and symbolism with emotional intelligence focus

Perfect for Middle School Classrooms – Supports Common Core ELA and social-emotional learning objectives

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Wonder by R.J. Palacio PowerPoint (PPT) Unit - Full Novel Bundle with Activities

Transform R.J. Palacio's Wonder unit with this comprehensive 12-PPT bundle featuring over 460 editable slides filled with summaries, character and theme analysis, symbolism, key quotes, and student-centered activities. This resource offers everything you need to teach the entire novel with zero prep—including writing, speaking, individual, pair, and group work designed to boost both literary comprehension and SEL development. What’s Included in the Bundle: PPT 1 – Wonder Introductory PPT - Background on the novel, author, Treacher Collins syndrome, narrative structure, antibullying themes, and precepts - Includes collaborative warmups and empathy-building activities PPT 2 – Part 1: August (Ch. 1–14) - Summary, character traits, kindness chain reaction group task - Ends with a review Jeopardy game PPT 3 – Part 1: August (Ch. 15–31) - Plot, quote analysis, themes of friendship & belonging - Journal writing + creative hashtags activity PPT 4 – Part 2: Via (Ch. 32–47) - Identity, grief, and sibling dynamics - Activities: Trait Tracker group task + POV scene rewrite PPT 5 – Part 3: Summer (Ch. 48–53) - Friendship, peer pressure, emotional growth - Interactive Friendship Web + Social Media Exit Task PPT 6 – Part 4: Jack (Ch. 54–63) - Regret, courage, and redemption - Includes One-Word Wall and Gallery Walk reflection tasks PPT 7 – Part 4: Jack (Ch. 64–73) - Conflict resolution, empathy, and social standing - “Reputation Repair” group work + quote breakdown PPT 8 – Part 5: Justin (Ch. 74–81) - Identity, feeling out of place, “the universe” theme - “Unsent Letter” writing task + key symbolism exploration PPT 9 – Part 6: August (Ch. 82–92) - Coping with loss, finding courage - Role-on-the-Wall + Text Message Roleplay + 3-2-1 Reflection PPT 10 – Part 7: Miranda (Ch. 93–98) - Found family, change, and empathy - “Our Town” Poster + “I Realized That...” reflection starters PPT 11 – Part 8: August (Ch. 99–112) - Nature retreat, loyalty, and personal transformation - Scenario Writing + Before/After Character Growth Charts PPT 12 – Part 8: August (Ch. 113–Appendix) - Graduation, recognition, and emotional closure - Standing Ovation Acrostic Poem + Yearbook Superlatives Why You’ll Love This Bundle: Zero Prep – Every PPT is ready to teach and fully editable Student-Centered – Variety of activities for speaking, writing, pair & group work Literary & SEL Aligned – Deep dives into themes, symbolism, character growth, and empathy Perfect for Grades 5–8 – Meets ELA standards and promotes kindness, reflection, and personal growth

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