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Class Discussion:

In today’s reading, Auggie is at the otolaryngologist getting fitted for his unique set of hearing aides. Out of all the challenges he has with his appearance, his ears are the worst. Auggie has been through so much. Why do you think this is what bothers him the most?

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.

Chapter Audio Link

Instruction Lesson: 14

Read Pages: 205-219

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Support Your Thinking

_______ is/was an example of …

The article/author states that…

__________ is evidence that…

Present an Idea

I think…

I didn’t realize that…

Something to consider is…

RP

Let’s Discuss. . .

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Terms to Know

VOC

psyched pg. 206

cringes pg. 209

Verb

pharaohs pg. 206

audiology pg. 211

Noun

taciturn pg. 216

Adjective

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Create a Visual

Reread the chapter, “Hearing Brightly” on pages 214 and 215. Create a visual of what you think this means. Use your imagination! Auggie is excellent with his description of what it sounds like. Read the words he uses to describe what the term “hearing brightly” means.

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Create a Quiz

Create a 5 question quiz associated with today’s reading. Exchange your quiz with another classmate who also chose to create a quiz. After you have both completed the quiz exchange it again and grade it. Please go over any incorrect answers with your partner.

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Choice & Voice Activity

UDL

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On page 215, Auggie realizes that he had no reason to be so worried about what everyone would say about his hearing aides.

  1. What do you think changed about the kids reactions to Auggie now from the beginning of the book?
  2. Do you think that it takes courage for Jack Will, Summer and the rest of the students to not bully or make fun of the hearing aid headband that Auggie has to wear?
  3. Or do you think it is an ordinary thing for us to just be kid to each other?

Language Support

  • My thoughts are ______, due to the fact that ____.

  • I didn’t realize that ____.

  • Being kind is __________ because _____________.

  • Overall, I think _______.

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Character Focus: Courage

Character Journal Prompt

Directions: Respond to the following question.

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