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