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. Rat boyFreakMonsterFreddy KruegerE.T.Gross-outLizard-faceMutant To name a few. In R.J. Like, a really tough time. Even though Wonder is her first book, Palacio doesn't seem to have any trouble letting her main character suffer. So how does Auggie go from being the freak to eventually being accepted as "the nicest Auggie Doll in the world" (6.The Auggie Doll.14)? Warning: It is possible that Wonder will have seismic impact on your life, with its epicenter right in the very core of your soul. And the thing about kindness is that a little can go quite a far way.
A beauty beyond skin deep Penny Loker, 31, was born with two birth defects -- hemifacial microsomia and Goldenhar Syndrome -- that left her with a disfigured face. Loker endured multiple surgeries and lengthy recoveries as a child. But she never lost her positive attitude, according to her sister. Loker didn't realize how different she was until she started school. Penny calls her core group of friends her "rocks." Loker's mother, Marion Loker, raised her children alone after the death of her husband. Loker, her mother and her sister, Crystal Loker. Loker and her sister Crystal as children. Loker's high school graduation photo, taken not long before the incident after her manicure and pedicure. Surrounded by love Birth defects left Penny Loker with a disfigured faceGrowing up, she endured cruel treatment from othersShe wishes she could open the dialogue and educate others about malformationsLoker wants to be a wife and mother, but accepts that may never happen As a woman, she's never had a relationship.
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"Wonder" lesson plans Wonder by R. J. Palacio 9 discussion questions; writing prompts based on responding to quotations. Teacher Guide to Wonder How might students use storyboards to demonstrate and to extend their learning? Wonder by R. Wonder by R. Wonder Scroll to page 10 of this 15-page document to find a plot summary, pre-reading discussion questions, a brief author biography, related titles, and an extensive list of post-reading learning activities. Wonder The very extensive resources at this site focus on helping students visualize the references in the text. Wonder Plot summary and link to a book trailer, book talk script, vocabulary words, discussion questions, and cross-curricular learning activites. 3 pages; Adobe Reader required. Wonder : Questions to discuss Discussion questions from the author's website. Readers Theater: Wonder Script for 5 males, 3 females. 4 pages; Adobe Reader required. Vocabulary from R.
Word order English S-V-O, place and time Word order svo Word order: Subject (S), verb (V), object (O). Jenny likestennis.Bob isa pupil.Weplay computer games. Word order - place and time Place and time normally at the end of a sentence or at the start. He watches TV at home. Place and time in one sentence - use first the place, then the time. I play football at school in the afternoon. English Word order exercises exercises In a typical sentence, the subject of a sentence comes directly in front of the verb. Online exercises English grammar and courses Free tutorial Word order exercises.
For Teachers | Wonder 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. There are many children born every year with different types of craniofacial differences. My Face: National Foundation for Facial Reconstruction myFace, formerly the National Foundation for Facial Reconstruction, was founded to address the all-too-visible plight of those with facial deformity by assuring them access to the comprehensive and highly personalized team care at the Institute of Reconstructive Plastic Surgery (IRPS) at NYU Langone Medical Center. myface.orgmyfacewonderproject.org CCA Kids: Children's Craniofacial Association ccakids.comCCA Kids Choose Kind Challenge Changing Faces changingfaces.org Beyond Differences Jaz Gray
Learn English | Falling Clouds Falling Clouds In this game you have to move words around to make a sentence. You can practice English grammar by rearranging words to make a complete sentence. The sentences get more complicated as you progess. Hopefully this game is a good way to practice sentence structures and review word order. Edit - In response to numerous comments and emails, the game is now slower giving more time to move the clouds around.
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. 3. 4. 5. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. "When given the choice between being right or being kind, choose kind." "Your deeds are your monuments." "Have no friends not equal to yourself." "Fortune favors the bold." "No man is an island, entire of itself." "It is better to know some of the questions than all of the answers." "Kind words do not cost much. "What is beautiful is good, and who is good will soon be beautiful." "Do all the good you can, by all the means you can, in all the ways you can, in all the places you can, at all the times you can, to all the people you can, as long as you ever can." "Just follow the day and reach for the sun." "Everyone deserves a standing ovation because we all overcometh the world." top of page (summary)
J-J-J-JENGA With a Twist It is that friggen time again…back to school! Or if you are me… After my quick cry in the bathroom and panic attack about what the hell I am going to do with the little muffins this year- I pulled myself back together and got shiznit in order. One of the games I will have handy this year is English Jenga. How to Play: Buy a Jenga game (or cheap knock-off) and put various grammar/speaking/ prompts on each block. Here is an excel doc with all the rules for the game Have a great first week everyone! Intermediate Archives Intermediate Archives - Dreamreader Other Featured Articles The Hand of God July 05, 2019 World Refugee Day July 23, 2018 David Beckham June 05, 2018 Independence Day May 10, 2018 The Lion of Vienna June 22, 2017 The Golden Gate Bridge Travel, Intermediate, July 11, 2019 Connect with Dreamreader.net Categories:
Teach English with Word Games Need to fill a 20-minute gap with an engaging activity that helps students learn and review English vocabulary? Try one of these high interest word games. These word games help students learn and review vocabulary based on a fun puzzle format. Sound and Sort This is a classic word game. Get the detailed instructions and word list here. Flow Explain the name of the challenge, Sound and Sort. If students struggle, give them a series of progressively clearer hints, such as: read the words aloudask what kinds of words are in the table (verbs)explain difference between regular and irregular verbsteach final ED sounds Which One is Different? Here is another classic word game. Get the word lists and full instructions here. Flow Copy a worksheet for each student. Student A reads 4 words. The worksheets have a few word list options that work with different levels of students. Homophone Puzzle This word game works well with high beginner to intermediate students. The game is easy to play. ate – eight