pptx, 13.57 MB
pptx, 13.57 MB

Engage your students with this complete summary and analysis PowerPoint presentation for Wonder by R.J. Palacio (Chapters 15–31). This resource includes interactive pair and group work activities, literary exploration, and SEL-focused discussion prompts to help your students build empathy while improving reading comprehension.

What’s Inside:

Section 1: Do Now Task
A 5-question short-response task to check reading comprehension.
Includes an answer key to review responses quickly with your class.

Section 2: Warmer – “Hashtag the Moment: Social Media Reflection”
Students reflect on key emotional moments in the story as if reacting on social media.
Builds empathy, creativity, and digital-age literacy.

Section 3: Overview of Characters
Detailed look at character actions, traits, and relationships in Chapters 15–31.
Supports character tracking and discussion of change and motivation.

Section 4: Plot Timeline + Journal Entry Activity
Chronological bullet-point summary of each chapter.
Includes a reflective writing task: students write a journal entry from the POV of a character.

Section 5: Themes & Ideas
Analysis of emerging themes such as friendship, inclusion, peer pressure, and growing self-awareness.
Encourages deeper student reflection and connection.

Section 6: Symbolism
Examines objects and moments that carry deeper meaning (e.g., costumes, masks, seating arrangements).
Students explore how symbols reinforce character identity and conflict.

Section 7: Key Quotes Analysis
Quote-based discussion with guiding questions.
Encourages textual analysis and theme connections.

Section 8: Mini Quiz (Exit Ticket or Review)
10-question multiple-choice quiz covering plot, character, and theme.
Use as an exit ticket, homework, or quick comprehension check.

Why Buy This Resource?

No Prep Required – Ready-to-use and fully editable. Just project or print and go.

Student-Centered – Interactive warmers, creative writing, and reflection tasks keep students engaged.

Thorough Literary Coverage – Addresses character development, theme analysis, symbolism, and key quotes.

Perfect for SEL & ELA – Builds empathy and emotional insight while meeting Common Core 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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