110 slide powerpoint with lesson plans and activities to go alongside reading of Wonder by RJ Palacio. Used with an extra literacy class in year 8 but can be adapted.

A class assembly script about being different, including references from the book Wonder by R.J Palacio,

SoW: Wonder (KS3) by R. J. Palacio - 23+ Lessons Free 1 Lesson: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/dashboard/resource-management/add-resource/12962113/published FREE Animal Farm SoW: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12942163 Leave a review for a FREE single resource This SoW is designed in detail and is both differentiated and engaging, and allows you to move pupils through content efficiently. This SoW contains retrieval, dual coding, differentiation and exam questions throughout. Made to the highest standard and constructed using current research, both dual coding and retrieval practices are at the heart of this unit. A colour scheme also is also present to ease both your delivery and students’ comprehension. SoW: Wonder (KS3) by R. J. Palacio -23+ Lessons! Lesson 1 Characterisation and first impressions Lesson 2 Understanding Characters Lesson 3 Understanding Characters Lesson 4 Analysing Language Lesson 5 Precepts Lesson 6 Empathising with characters Lesson 7 Emotive Language Lesson 8-9 Point of View Lesson 8 Wonder Part 2: Via Lesson 9 Point of View Lesson 10 Via and family Lesson 11 Forming Opinions Lesson 12 Character Perspectives Lesson 13 Formal and Informal Language Lesson 14-15 Jack and Language Analysis Lesson 16 Justin Lesson 17 Inference and Deduction Lesson 18 Character Analysis Lesson 19 Non-fiction writing Lesson 20 Review Writing Lesson 21-22 Debates Lesson 23 Persuasive Speeches If you leave a review of any of our resources, you can claim any FREE single resource from our ever growing library. Simply message the above email, which is monitored daily. teachercentralltd@gmail.com I hope you find this SoW useful. If you have, I have created a series of resources. You can check them out here. https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/TeacherCentral

This is a resource for teachers of KS3 who need a bit of extra help getting pupils to write PEE paragraphs at this level. It deals with the elements of a good PEE paragraph, breaking down what a point is, looking at how to select appropriate evidence and finally how to explore and analyse the quote in detail. It is based on the novel Wonder by RJ Palacio, but could be adapted to suit another text as necessary. I have used this format with my KS3 classes and the results have been fantastic!

Notes for Parts 1-3; focused class work for Parts 4-8 - with answers. Teacher Notes Part 1: Teacher Notes to stimulate writing on the ‘Power of Words’ for Auggie Part 2: Teacher Notes on Via’s key metaphor and her struggles Part 3: Teacher Notes on Summer’s key characteristic Julian: Teacher Notes looking at the some of the presentation his character** Student Work + Teacher Answers for each section. Part 4: Divided into two parts: 4a - Adjectives and Key Questions; 4b: Vocabulary work, close reading Q, PEE paragraphs Part 5: Grammar work, multi-choice, vocabulary work, PEE work Part 6: Close reading work, multi-choice, vocabulary work, PEE work, Emotions work Part 7: Vocabulary crossword, multi-choice, PEE work, Chekov’s gun Links Part 8: First section work only - facts and opinions, research work, close reading, setting etc After Reading: Book Review and Alphabet Quiz

A full scheme of work on ‘Wonder’ by R.J. Palacio.

Analysing language and individuality through WONDER by Palacio.

This resource is designed to be used alongside the reading of Wonder by RJ Palacio. You will find 13 different important extracts with a range of key questions from pages 1-100. The questions build in difficulty and complexity - from simple comprehension questions to questions which guide pupils towards a deeper analysis of the text. The questions develop pupils familiarity with subject specific terminology, enable them to uncover layers of meaning and can lead to new/different understandings and inferences. The reading strategies and questioning styles have been incorporated form Doug Lemov's 'Reading Reconsidered.'

This is an example of an extract of a narrative to explain some of the features that recount might have. It is more appropriate for KS2.

Guided reading questions for every Chapter of Wonder by R.J. Palacio. Questions written in KS2 SATs style. Each question is tagged as V I P E R S to show the skill required (Vocabulary, Inference, Predict, Explain/Evaluate, Retrieval, Summarise). There are 5 or 6 questions per Chapter. Ideal for Year 5 and 6 and as SATs preparation. Could also be used Year 7.

2 introductory lessons for R.J Palacio's Wonder. Studied with a year 7 class which could be used for high ability year 6 students or low ability year 8 students. The lessons include information about the author, a task based around emotive impact of the story, analysis of the blurb, comprehension questions, tasks to lead to students learning their first impressions of the main character and a structured support to help students write their own response to the question "What are your first impressions of August's life?" -Images of the book cover to use as a mind-map for students included.

A few secondary sources that are useful for teaching alongside 'Wonder'.

‘Wonder – Unit of Work Part One’ explores the first eleven chapters of the novel ‘Wonder’ by R J Palacio. The unit begins with an introduction to the book and author before focusing on understanding the novel’s plot, characters, themes and use of language. The resource contains ten lessons (made up of an 85-slide PowerPoint presentation and 23 worksheets) which explore the book from Chapter One, ‘August’ to Chapter Eleven, ‘The Performance Space’. The unit contains a range of teaching and learning activities including: Developing reading and vocabulary skills Differentiated tasks (Gold, Silver and Bronze) to provide appropriate learning for all pupils Reading and comprehension tasks Grammar, punctuation and spelling activities that cover contractions, time adverbials, pronouns, homophones, synonyms and word classes Language study – comparing American and British English Discussing key themes Character analysis Formal and informal writing Drama activities and freeze framing And much more!

Second part of Wonder resource collection which has been set and used with my low ability year 9 class. The mini reading task is easily adaptable. The independent learning map was set to encourage students independent study for the rest of the text.

This lesson explores how structure is used in the story looking at a particular extract. The lesson covers the structure techniques and effects used in the extract (extract and revision sheet of techniques attached). Students are directed through a pre-analysed section of the extract of how to analyse the use of structure and then given the full extract to do this independently. The end result supports students in answering the GCSE styled question "How does Palacio use structure to influence the reader?"

A reading booklet and tasks booklet on R.J Palacio’s Wonder. Made for Year , but could be used or adapted for any KS3 class. A wide range of tasks included. Booklet designed to last 6 weeks, alongside reading the novel.

Suitable for upper primary or lower secondary school. This novel study for “Wonder” is based on the six comprehension strategies.

This resource was designed to support form time reading. It contains: Pre reading activity Lesson on context and author Comprehension questions and answers for each chapter Final activity- DIscuss this statement…

A great way to introduce or conclude the novel, WONDER, by R. J. Palacio. A novel about a boy that deals with an agonizing journey from the safe solitude of home schooling to the difficulties of public school, because of his differences. Students will be able to review 80 vocabulary words using the 2 word searches (answers included). Students will also get the opportunity to sort the vocabulary words in the proper parts of speech boxes, as well as write sentences using the vocabulary words found in the word searches. Total Pages 7

A homework grid with 9 different tasks related to the R.J. Palacio novel Wonder.

A full scheme and resources for Wonder by R. J. Palacio. Start with the PowerPoint.