pptx, 13.66 MB
pptx, 13.66 MB

This ready-to-use summary and analysis PowerPoint for Wonder Chapters 54–63 brings Jack’s internal conflict, emotional growth, and shifting loyalties to life through engaging pair and group work activities. With a focus on themes like peer pressure, courage, and redemption, this resource is perfect for discussion-rich lessons that promote empathy, character analysis, and literary insight.

What’s Inside:

Section 1: Do Now Task
5 comprehension-based short-response questions
Answer key included for immediate whole-class review

Section 2: Warmer – “Snowball Sled Share”
Reflective, movement-based activity: students share moments of misjudgment or being misjudged, connecting personal experience to Jack’s journey

Section 3: Character Overview + Group Work: Trait Gallery Walk
In-depth character analysis of Jack, Auggie, Julian, Summer, and Mr. Tushman
Collaborative poster project with a gallery walk and peer feedback

Section 4: Plot Timeline Summary
Chapter-by-chapter bullet point summary from “The Call” to “Partners”
Great for visual learners and tracking Jack’s emotional arc

Section 5: Themes & Ideas
Identity & peer pressure
Regret & redemption
Courage in everyday choices
Includes class discussion questions and reflection prompts

Section 6: Symbolism
Deep-dive into 3 major symbols:
The Bleeding Scream costume
The science project partner assignment
The punch
Helps students connect symbolic moments to character change

Section 7: Key Quotes Analysis
Four important quotes with context and analysis prompts
Supports theme tracking and deeper textual interpretation

Section 8: Exit Ticket – One-Word Wall
Creative formative assessment
Students select one word that represents Jack’s journey, justify it, and contribute to a collective class reflection wall

Why Buy This Resource?

No Prep Needed – Just open and teach

Student-Centered – Includes movement, creativity, and collaborative tasks

Literary Depth – Focuses on character development, internal conflict, themes, symbolism, and text analysis

Perfect for SEL & ELA – Encourages empathy, responsibility, and critical thinking

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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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