This engaging summary and analysis PowerPoint for Wonder by R.J. Palacio (Chapters 48–53) offers a powerful look at loyalty, peer pressure, and true friendship all through interactive pair and group work activities. Centered on Summer’s perspective, this lesson helps students explore deeper values while strengthening comprehension and empathy.
What’s Inside:
Section 1: Do Now Task
5 short-response questions to check reading comprehension and prompt discussion
Includes an answer key for quick review
Section 2: Warmer – “Inner Circle, Outer Circle: Values & Friendship”
A movement-based discussion game that helps students explore tough social questions about loyalty, popularity, and empathy
Section 3: Overview of Characters + Group Work: Friendship Web Mapping
Detailed character analysis (Summer, Auggie, Jack, Savanna)
Students map character relationships to visualize connections, conflicts, and character growth
Section 4: Plot Timeline + Character Contrast Chart (Pair Writing Activity)
Each chapter summarized in clear bullet points
Students compare and contrast two characters’ traits, choices, and reactions to peer pressure
Section 5: Themes & Ideas
Focus on friendship, grief, courage, inner beauty, and resisting peer pressure
Includes key moments and prompts for personal reflection
Section 6: Symbolism
Explores symbolic elements like The Plague, the Halloween party, the Egyptian project, and the idea of reincarnation
Students connect symbols to theme and character growth
Section 7: Key Quotes Analysis
Four major quotes with context, analysis, and guiding discussion points
Encourages critical thinking and emotional insight
Section 8: Exit Ticket – Social Media Post
Creative final reflection where students write a post (caption + hashtags) from the POV of a key character
Great for formative assessment and SEL integration
Why Buy This Resource?
No Prep Needed – Print or project-ready, fully editable
Student-Centered – Promotes empathy, creativity, and collaboration
Deep Literary Analysis – Covers character, plot, theme, symbolism, and quotes
Perfect for ELA & SEL Integration – Encourages self-reflection, critical thinking, and meaningful classroom discussion
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