Wonder Lesson Plan

Making a Movie: Scenes from "Wonder"

Kind of Activity:

Performance

Objective:

Studens will analyze the dramatic elements in various scenes in the novel, interpret the scenes into something that can be performed, create a film of the selected scene, and present their films to the class.

Common Core Standards:

CCSS.ELA-Literacy.CCRA.R.2, CCSS.ELA-Literacy.CCRA.R.4, CCSS.ELA-Literacy.CCRA.W.3, CCSS.ELA-Literacy.CCRA.SL.2

Structure:

Prior to class, select 4-5 short episodes/scenes from the novel that could be easily scripted and performed by small groups (of varying sizes). Some good options might be: Auggie's tour of Beecher Prep with Julian, Jack Will, and...