Activity Overview
As students are navigating their middle school years, it's important for them to recognize that their differences are what makes them unique and that they should be proud of the ways they "stand out" from their peers. Recognizing these things will also help them understand that everyone else also has things that make them stand out! Teaching this in conjunction with reading Wonder is especially helpful, as it is easy for students to make connections as they read.
Have students create a poster about themselves. What is it that makes them stand out? What about them is unique? How do these things help them "choose kind" when interacting with others? What precepts do they live by? This may include culture, ability, interests, and friends.
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Template and Class Instructions
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Student Instructions
Create a poster that celebrating the things that make you different!
- Click "Start Assignment".
- In the textables, type the things that make you stand out!
- Add or remove any textables as needed.
- Find a character that looks most like you and drag them into the poster. For accessibility objects like wheelchairs or canes, type "accessibility" into the search bar in the Storyboard Creator.
- Add any other art you would like, such as animals, characters, or items.
- Save and exit when you're done.
Lesson Plan Reference
Rubric
(You can also create your own on Quick Rubric.)
| Proficient 33 Points | Emerging 22 Points | Needs Improvement 11 Points | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Text | The text on the poster includes important facts, is accurate and is pertinent to the topic demonstrating a solid understanding of the subject. | The text on the poster includes some important facts, is mostly accurate and is pertinent to the topic demonstrating an emerging understanding of the subject. | The text on the poster does not include enough important facts. The information is not accurate or is not pertinent to the topic. |
| Artistic Depictions | The art chosen enhances the poster by symbolizing or illustrating important facts. Time and care is taken to ensure that the design is neat, eye-catching, and creative. | The art chosen is mostly accurate, but there may be some liberties taken that distract from the assignment. The design constructions are neat, and meet basic expectations. | The art chosen is too limited. The design appears rushed and incomplete. |
| English Conventions | Ideas are organized. There are few or no grammatical, mechanical, or spelling errors. | Ideas are mostly organized. There are some grammatical, mechanical, or spelling errors. | Storyboard text is difficult to understand. |
How To Use Novels To Teach Students About Themselves
Discuss With Students What Makes Auggie Unique
In order to help students understand themselves, first help them to understand the character Auggie more fully. Discuss what makes Auggie unique and how that affects the action in the story.
Help Students to Identify Their Own Unique Qualities
Allow Students to Create a Poster
Frequently Asked Questions about Wonder: What Makes You Stand Out
Why is it important for students to make connections to literature?
Students cannot just read stories in a vacuum. Encourage students to make connections with the characters in a text because that is one of the important reasons to read. When students connect to characters they are more engaged readers, and they also are able to learn more about themselves from the actions of characters in the story.
What can students learn about themselves when reading Wonder?
Students can focus on what makes them unique after reading Wonder. They will also likely think about how they treat others who are different from themselves after reading this story. Stories offer many life lessons.
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