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13 June 2025

pptx, 18.69 MB
pptx, 18.69 MB

Engage your students with this complete summary and analysis PowerPoint presentation for Wonder by R.J. Palacio (Chapters 1–14). 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 who has completed the reading.
Includes an answer key for quick whole-class discussion.

Section 2: Warmer Activity – “First Impressions: Silent Conversations”
A creative, student-centered exercise to explore reactions to difference and build emotional insight before analyzing the text.

Section 3: Overview of Characters
Clear character summaries with key traits and roles in the first 14 chapters.
Perfect for character tracking or interactive notebook use.

Section 4: Plot Timeline + Kindness Chain Reaction Map (Group Activity)
Chapter-by-chapter plot breakdown in detailed bullet points.
Includes a collaborative “Kindness Ripple Map” task to explore empathy and social impact.

Section 5: Themes & Ideas
Analysis of central themes such as kindness, identity, and acceptance.
Includes student reflection prompts.

Section 6: Symbolism
Symbolic objects and ideas explored in early chapters (e.g., Star Wars references, masks, space helmet).
Supports deeper analysis and inference skills.

Section 7: Key Quotes Analysis
Thought-provoking quotes with guided analysis questions.

Section 8: Jeopardy Review Game
A fun, competitive way to review characters, quotes, plot, and themes.
Great for formative assessment or end-of-lesson wrap-up.

Why Buy This Resource?

-No Prep Needed – Just open and teach! This ready-to-use PowerPoint includes everything from discussion prompts to a built-in review game, saving you valuable planning time.

-Student-Centered Activities – Designed for engagement, the presentation features pair and group tasks that promote collaboration, empathy, and critical thinking.

-Thorough Literary Analysis – Covers key elements such as character development, themes, symbolism, and quote analysis, all aligned to learning objectives and Common Core skills.

-SEL-Focused – Activities like the Kindness Chain Reaction Map and Silent Conversations encourage emotional intelligence and inclusive classroom discussion.

-Editable and Flexible – Easily adapt for in-person, hybrid, or virtual learning environments.

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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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