Below are 10 quick lesson plan ideas for Wonder by R.J. Palacio. Use them to inspire your own lesson planning.
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Acceptance
Discuss the theme of acceptance and how it is presented in Wonder. Have students reflect on a time when they either struggled or succeeded in accepting someone who was different from themselves.
Empathy
Explore the concept of empathy and how it is developed in Wonder. Have students brainstorm ways to practice empathy in their own lives.
Kindness
Discuss the role of kindness in the novel and how it impacts the characters. Have students come up with ideas for random acts of kindness that they can do in their community.
Perserverence
Explore the theme of perseverance and determination through the character of Auggie. Have students discuss a time when they had to persevere through a challenge and how they were able to do so.
Friendship
Discuss the theme of friendship and how it is depicted in Wonder. Have students write about a meaningful friendship in their own lives and what makes it special.
Identity
Explore the theme of identity and how it is presented in the novel. Have students create a collage or presentation about their own identities and what makes them unique.
Bullying
Discuss the concept of bullying and how it is addressed in Wonder. Have students come up with strategies for preventing and addressing bullying in their own lives.
Family
Explore the theme of family and how it is depicted in Wonder. Have students write about their own families and what makes them special.
Belonging
Discuss the theme of belonging and how it is presented in the novel. Have students reflect on a time when they felt like they belonged or didn’t belong, and how that affected them.
Courage
Explore the theme of courage and how it is depicted in the novel. Have students discuss a time when they had to be brave and how they were able to find the courage to do so.
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