WONDER by RJ Palacio

Before we dive into the book Wonder I would like to know how many of you have read a whole novel before? 

Have you read a book in Swedish? Have you read a book in English? 

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WONDER

We will read a book called WONDER which is written by RJ Palacio. 

BEFORE READING: 

Let’s take a look at some words from the chapters we are going to read.

1. TO STARE: to look at somebody/something for a long time

2. ORDINARY: normal

3. TO BE PETRIFIED: to be very scared

4. SURGERY: operation

5. HOMESCHOOL: when kids are educated at home instead of at school. 

6. TO FAINT: feeling weak and tired and likely to become unconscious

7. WHISPER: to speak very quietly

8.  LIKE A LAMB TO THE SLAUGHTER: used to describe people who are going to do something dangerous without realizing it

9. A WALK IN THE PARK: to describe something as easy

10. ANOMALY: not following what is normal

11. MUSHED-UP:  deformed

12. IN HINDSIGHT: the understanding that you have of a situation only after it has happened and that means you would have done things in a different way

13. TUSH: backside. The part of the body that you sit on

I will read chapters 1- 5 and you will listen and follow in the text while I am reading. 

After reading: 

1. Reading Log - text and thought

Go to the Reading Log in Classroom and write down a quote and your thoughts.

You find the READING LOG here as well. Make your own copy!

2. Open Trelson from the web and answer the questions below. 

Just a few sentences per question are fine! 

1. Why do people look quickly away when they first see August?

2. What are you thinking Auggie looks like?  Explain.

3. What would August wish for?

4. How does Auggie feel about starting fifth grade at a real school?  Why?

5. Why has Auggie been homeschooled?

6. Would you send August to school if you were his mom or dad?  Explain why or why not.

7. What do you think and feel hearing that the doctor fainted after delivering Auggie?

8. What does Auggie’s mom remember most about seeing Auggie for the first time?

9. How do Auggie’s parents use humour to make Auggie’s situation easier?

10. Are white lies okay? Explain

If you aren't in class you can listen to the book here:

You can listen to the book here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K_xZWu_eILE&t=12s 

Book talk 

Now we have finished the book.

In groups, you are going to talk about the book and record your discussions. Go to Trelson and click on record. 

Roles: 

1. The one who lives closest to the school will start dealing a card by clicking on the card. 

You read the question out loud and make sure everyone understands. You give your opinion and answer the question on the card. 

You turn to the person that is on your left-hand side and ask a follow-up question. Does he/she agree? Why/why not? 

2. The next person clicks on a card, reads the question, and says his/her opinion. Turn to the person on your left-hand side and ask a follow-up question... 

3. Move on like this until you have talked about all the cards. 

An interactive book circle

When you click on the link Book Circle - Wordwall you will find 25 playing cards with different questions that you will use to discuss the book you have read.

Click on DEAL to get a new card to talk about. 

When you have talked about all the questions - let me know. I will then slump three of the questions that I would you to talk about again. This time I will be there and listen to your discussion. 

Writing 

1. Imagine that you are August. 

- Write a letter to one of the other characters in the book. 

- Choose something that happened in the book that you would like to "talk about" to the other person. 

- Describe what happened and where you were and what you would like to change or that you or the other person would have done differently. 

-Write about 150-500 words, size 12 

- How to write a letter! 

Always start a letter with : 

Dear XX, 

.... 

End your letter with: 

All the best, 

or 

Best regards,

August