| Lesson 1: Exploring Themes of Wonder |
| Time Allocation: 45 minutes |
| Resources Needed: Copies of Wonder by R.J. Palacio, chart paper, markers |
| Introduction: Introduce the concept of themes in a story. Discuss the themes present in Wonder. |
| Development: Divide students into groups and assign each group a theme from the book. Have them discuss and create a visual representation of the theme on chart paper. |
| Conclusion: Each group presents their theme to the class and explain their visual representation. |
| Assessment: Observe group participation and understanding of the themes. |
| Lesson 2: Writing a Summary of Wonder |
| Time Allocation: 60 minutes |
| Resources Needed: Writing paper, pencils, copies of Wonder by R.J. Palacio |
| Introduction: Explain the purpose of a summary and model how to write a summary of a chapter from Wonder. |
| Development: Have students write a summary of the entire book Wonder. |
| Conclusion: Students share their summaries with a partner and provide feedback. |
| Assessment: Evaluate the completeness and accuracy of the summaries. |
| Lesson 3: Writing a Review of Wonder |
| Time Allocation: 45 minutes |
| Resources Needed: Writing paper, pencils, copies of Wonder by R.J. Palacio |
| Introduction: Discuss what makes a good book review and read examples of book reviews. |
| Development: Have students write a review of Wonder, focusing on their favorite aspects of the book. |
| Conclusion: Select a few students to share their reviews with the class. |
| Assessment: Evaluate the depth of understanding and personal reflection in the reviews. |
| Lesson 4: Creating Your Own Story |
| Time Allocation: 60 minutes |
| Resources Needed: Writing paper, pencils, markers, chart paper |
| Introduction: Discuss how authors get inspiration for their stories and how themes are incorporated into storytelling. |
| Development: Have students brainstorm ideas for their own story based on the themes of Wonder. Encourage them to create a plan outlining the plot and characters. |
| Conclusion: Students begin writing their stories and work on editing them for presentation. |
| Assessment: Review the story plans and provide feedback on the creativity and incorporation of themes. |