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Treacher-Collins Syndrome In Wonder, Auggie refers to his condition as Mandibulofacial Dysostosis, which is also known as Treacher Collins syndrome (TCS). This is an inherited developmental disorder with a prevalence estimated to range between 1 in 40,000 to 1 in 70,000 of live births. TCS is a condition in which the cheek-bones and jawbones are underdeveloped. Children with this condition have very small or partially absent cheek bones and notches in or stretching of the lower eyelids. The ears are frequently abnormal and part of the outer ear is usually absent. There are many children born every year with different types of craniofacial differences. My Face: National Foundation for Facial Reconstruction myface.orgmyfacewonderproject.org CCA Kids: Children's Craniofacial Association A national, 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, headquartered in Dallas, Texas, the CCA's mission is to empower and give hope to individuals and families affected by facial differences. Changing Faces Jaz Gray

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Wonder - Discussion Questions Discussion Questions1. What do you think of the line "Don’t judge a boy by his face" which appears on the back cover of the book? Did this affect how much you wanted to read the story? How much did this line give away about the story you were about to read? 2. Best Short Stories for Middle Schoolers, As Chosen by Teachers It can be a challenge to get middle schoolers interested in reading. The thought of tackling a thick novel can be overwhelming, especially toward the end of the school year when attention spans and patience for reading are often running short. Short stories are always a great choice.

Passion & Compassion Passion & Compassion English III In which we discuss differences, equality, discrimination and the importance of engaging. We also practise speaking in front of others. English - Language Arts Worksheets 1st Grade Reading Comprehension Read the article, poems, and stories, and answer the reading comprehension questions. Passages written for students at a first grade reading level. 2nd Grade Reading Comprehension Read the stories, poems, and articles. Then answer the reading comprehension questions. Wonder Read Aloud Resources As we experienced Wonder by R. J. Palacio as our class read aloud, we used the following pages as a visual guide to the book. Sometimes the images helped us see people or objects or places that were unfamiliar to us.

Community Club Home Community Club Firefighter Level A, Community Club Wonder Ten year-old August Pullman doesn't look like the rest of us. He was born with a craniofacial abnormality so radical that his face causes the first person who ever sees him to faint; elicits audible noises of surprise from people; makes kids on the playground scream and run away; and, well, looks like it could be a Halloween mask. His family and friends call him Auggie. Reading Comprehension Worksheets and Printables: Fiction, Non-Fiction, Holida... abcteach features over 1,000 multi-page reading comprehension activities. These include biographies, history lessons, and introductions to important concepts in social studies, science, holidays, and more. Fictional stories are also available, providing students with fun and imaginative scenarios to explore. These stories serve as great backdrops for questions about problem solving, emotions, moral and ethical dilemmas, and vocabulary interpretation.

"Wonder" lesson plans Wonder by R. J. Palacio 9 discussion questions; writing prompts based on responding to quotations. Reading Comprehension Worksheets Reading Comprehension Worksheets Focused Reading Passage Worksheets All the passages are aligned to curriculum standards to make them very easier to use. You can find much longer passages at the bottom of this page.

Kunskapsbanken, Övningar på engelska - Unga Fakta Övningar på engelska Material Vi har fått många förfrågningar av lärare om Unga Fakta kan producera material på engelska och vi har därför satt ihop några roliga övningar på för användning i skolan. Adele's ESL Corner - Your free online English language website ESL Printable Grammar and Vocabulary Worksheets For Kids The School Times International

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