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Class Discussion:

In today’s reading, Auggie doesn’t mind being around kids that are younger than him because they are not inherently mean. However, he does not enjoy being around kids his own age as they are very intentional about what they say.

  1. Do you agree with this? Do you relate to this in someway?
  2. At what age do you think kids start “being mean”?
  3. What can we do to change this?

Chapter Audio Link

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Wonder

Support Your Thinking

One reason ________is…..

It occurred to me that…

According to……..

Paraphrase/ Check your Understanding

In other words……

It sounds like you’re saying….

Closing a Conversation

It sounds like…….

In the end…….

RP

Let’s Discuss. . .

Contract Learning:

Consider using one of the options on our CL Choice Chart as a tool to allow students to respond through conversation, presentation, or writing.

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incubator pg. 6

auditorium pg. 27

diva pg. 27

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Wonder

VOC

Terms to Know

imitate pg. 19

exaggerate pg. 20

Verb

obnoxious pg. 28

Noun

Adjective

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Writing Journal

When Auggie met Mrs. Garcia, he was very aware of the way she interacted with him. If you were to encounter someone with an observable defect like Auggie, how would you interact with him or her?

Come up with 3 positive ways to interact with someone like Auggie.

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Debate

The principal, Mr. Tushman, had 3 students give Auggie a tour of the school. Was this a good idea or a bad idea? Create 2 groups of 2 or 3 and debate the principal's decision. Have 1 group who agrees with the principal's decision and 1 group that disagrees with his decision. Make sure you have sound arguments and support your position.

Debate Organizer

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Wonder

Choice & Voice Activity

UDL

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  1. How did Auggie demonstrate courage during the tour with his fellow classmates?

Give at least 2 examples where Auggie demonstrated courage in today’s reading. Use evidence from the text to support your answer.

Language Support

  • Auggie exemplified courage by _____________ and ____.

  • The evidence in Wonder shows __________________.

  • Also, courage can be witnessed by_____________.

  • Finally, _________________.

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Wonder

Character Focus: Courage

Character Journal Prompt

Directions: Respond to the following question.

C

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