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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