Promotion Ideas for wonder
There are so many possibilities for using this book in your classroom. On this page you will find a few to get you started.
This would be a great novel for a study on acceptance, anti bullying, friendship, overcoming adversity, and/or family relationships.
Students can pledge to "Choose Kind" and write their own precepts. Each student can choose to participate in the 365 Days of Wonder by submitting his/her precept here.
Sign the pledge to "Choose Kind" here.
This would be a great novel for a study on acceptance, anti bullying, friendship, overcoming adversity, and/or family relationships.
Students can pledge to "Choose Kind" and write their own precepts. Each student can choose to participate in the 365 Days of Wonder by submitting his/her precept here.
Sign the pledge to "Choose Kind" here.
Curriculum Connections
Science: Assign students to work in groups to research Treachers-Collins Syndrome. Each group will answer questions about the characteristics, causes, treatment, life expectancy, genetic makeup of the syndrome. Students will choose a culminating activity for the purpose of presenting their findings to the class (PowerPoint presentation, nonfiction book, informational brochure).
Fine Arts: Assign students small groups or with a partner to work with. Ask students to find a scene in the book that they can portray by
Language Arts: Auggie says, "I felt very sad and a tiny bit happy at the exact same time, kind of like that laughing-crying feeling.” (p. 33) Most everyone has experienced this juxtaposition of emotions. Ask students to select a partner and then to write a poem in two voices: one voice expressing Auggie’s sadness at various points of the story and the other voice expressing his happiness. Have students read their poems to the class.
Social Studies: Mr. Browne's monthly precept helps students to see outside their world and to think about their beliefs. Mr. Browne’s definition of a precept is anything that helps guide you when making important decisions. Ask students to brainstorm precepts that could be applicable to all students in their school to make it a safer, kinder place to be. Ask students to work in pairs and then choose one precept for which they create a poster illustrating its concept. Post the precept posters in all common areas of the school.
Science: Assign students to work in groups to research Treachers-Collins Syndrome. Each group will answer questions about the characteristics, causes, treatment, life expectancy, genetic makeup of the syndrome. Students will choose a culminating activity for the purpose of presenting their findings to the class (PowerPoint presentation, nonfiction book, informational brochure).
Fine Arts: Assign students small groups or with a partner to work with. Ask students to find a scene in the book that they can portray by
- illustrating the scene,
- creating a music montage to accompany an oral reading, or
- writing and performing the scene.
Language Arts: Auggie says, "I felt very sad and a tiny bit happy at the exact same time, kind of like that laughing-crying feeling.” (p. 33) Most everyone has experienced this juxtaposition of emotions. Ask students to select a partner and then to write a poem in two voices: one voice expressing Auggie’s sadness at various points of the story and the other voice expressing his happiness. Have students read their poems to the class.
Social Studies: Mr. Browne's monthly precept helps students to see outside their world and to think about their beliefs. Mr. Browne’s definition of a precept is anything that helps guide you when making important decisions. Ask students to brainstorm precepts that could be applicable to all students in their school to make it a safer, kinder place to be. Ask students to work in pairs and then choose one precept for which they create a poster illustrating its concept. Post the precept posters in all common areas of the school.
Below are possible bulletin board displays.