Wonder into + chapter 1&2

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• havo
• Leerjaar 2

Lesson Objectives

After today's class I...

1. Know what the final period of the school year will look like for English,

2. Can give a short description of 'coming of age' novels and Wonder,

3. Understand and have practised writing and giving/receiving peer feedback

Lesson Plan

1. Introduction to the Novel

2. The Pupils' Booklet and peer feedback

3. Chapter 1

4. The Film

5. Evaluation

What you need: pen/pencil, laptop (closed for now), Pupils' Booklet and Wonder, dictionary

Author

Name: R.J. Palacio

Born in: New York City

Age: 60

Children: 2 sons

Pets: 2 dogs (Bear + Beau) 

Nationality: American (roots: Colombian)

Based on an experience with her two sons in an ice cream parlour.

What would you include in a coming of age story?

Pupils' Booklet

Bring every lesson + use well (take notes, complete assignments and provide feedback)

Contains:

- introduction p.2 (read together)

- Can-do statements p.4 (A2)

- Tips voor Beter Schrijven p.5

- Peer Feedback Methode p.6 (read together)

- Feedback forms p.7 - p.9

- Common writing mistakes and tips p.10 

For each of the chapters:

- notes (important characters, events, your ideas and thoughts)

- keywords (words you need to don't know, words discussed)

- Assignments with tips

Test P4: Writing based on the novel and what we have practised (including grammar review & vocabulary)

Chapter 1: Why I didn't go to school

WHAT      Take notes on page 11 while you read (along)

HOW        In silence and on your own - write as much down as you can!

HELP          Write down your questions for after the reading   

OUTCOME   We will discuss important characters, plot and keywords after we have finished                                     reading and use the input for the writing assignment.

keywords

Chapter 1: Writing

WHAT:            First writing task: Schrijf een rondleiding door je eigen school, vergelijkbaar met de                              rondleiding die August krijgt. 

WHY:               Test Prep and practice using as many descriptive words as possible.

HOW:              page 11, alone, in silence

HELP:             Quietly ask a neighbour - dictionary (front of the class or your own)

TIME:              15 minutes

OUTCOME:   Discussed afterwards

FINISHED:     Vocabulary games > Teams > Classwork > Chapter 6

Chapter 2: Starting school

WHAT      Take notes on page 12 while you read (along)

HOW        In silence and on your own - write as much down as you can!

HELP          Write down your questions for after the reading   

OUTCOME   We will discuss important characters, plot and keywords after we have finished                                     reading and use the input for the writing assignment.

keywords

Chapter 2: Starting school

WHAT:            First writing task: Schrijf een korte paragraaf waarin je beschrijft hoe je je zou voelen als je in August's schoenen stond op zijn eerste schooldag. 

WHY:               Test Prep and practice using as many descriptive words as possible.

HOW:              page 12, alone, in silence

HELP:             Quietly ask a neighbour - dictionary (front of the class or your own)

TIME:              15 minutes

OUTCOME:   Discussed afterwards

FINISHED:     Vocabulary games > Teams > Classwork > Chapter 6

What is peer feedback?

Peer feedback - form page 7

Peer feedback 

Use the information to make your....

Do you agree with the author about the make-up used for Augie?

August's meeting with classmates was uncomfortable.

I felt anxious for him.

The situation seemed awkward to me.

It highlighted social challenges.

I worried about how he'd feel.

How do students initially react to Auggie?

1. Instant acceptance
2. Complete rejection
3. Mixed reactions
4. Indifference

What does Auggie wear to school?

1. Astronaut helmet
2. A baseball cap
3. A beanie
4. A cowboy hat

What does the first writing task involve?

1. Writing a poem about growing up
2. Describing a tour of our school
3. Drawing a picture of Augie
4. Creating a story about your school