Explore The World of Wonder Handout

Name:
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Explore the World of
Task 1: Get to Know R.J. Palacio

Step 1: After watching the video, circle one to complete the
sentence: The title Wonder came to R.J. Palacio from…
A real-life experience A song Another book
Step 2: After reading the article, find three interesting facts

that you learned and list them in complete sentences below.
Fact 1: _________________________________________________
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Fact 2: _________________________________________________
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Fact 3: _________________________________________________
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Step 3: In Palacio’s response to the Thank You note on her
blog, she says, “My hope is that [Wonder] helps children who
look like your son, too, to have a better understanding and
more empathy for children like your son.”
Do you think Wonder will help children be better
understanding and empathetic like R.J. Palacio hopes? Why
or why not?
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Task 2: Learn About Facial Differences

Step 1: Why does R.J. Palacio call Nathanial Newman her
“real-life Auggie”?
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Step 2: After watching the video, write the message, or

lesson, it shares with viewers.
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Name: ______________________________
Step 3: List the two syndromes you chose to research on the

Children’s Craniofacial Association’s website along with one
fact about each.
Name of syndrome: _________________________________
Fact: _______________________________________________
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Name of syndrome: _________________________________
Fact: _______________________________________________
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Task 3: Themes in Wonder

Step 1: After reading through the text in the interactive
image, write the three main themes found in the novel (These
are the three themes that are described when clicking on the
heads of the characters.)
Main Theme 1: _____________________________
Main Theme 2: _____________________________
Main Theme 3: _____________________________
Circle the theme that spoke to you the most.

Step 2: Which quote did you vote as your favorite? Record it
below.
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Task 4: Create a Public Service Announcement

A PSA is a message shared with the public with the purpose to raise
awareness and/or change the public attitudes and behaviors toward an
issue.
Step 1: After watching each PSA example, respond to the

questions: What message does the PSA send to the viewer—
What do they want you to know or do?
Message in PSA Example 1: _______________________________
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Name: ______________________________
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Great job! You’re ready to create your own PSA.
YOUR PSA
Consider the themes and lessons in Wonder. What message would
you like to share with others? Write it below.
Your PSA Message: __________________________________________
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Now, consider how you will share your message. You want to create a
PSA that will grab the attention of the audience. Remember in a PSA,
your message should be clear. You can share your message in a
variety of ways. Look over the list below.
How will you share your message? Choose one and circle it.
1. Create a skit (similar to PSA Example 2)
2. Share a small moment story that will engage the audience
3. Use a news story format focusing on facts and information

Considering your message, what action would you like your
audience to take? Do you want them to change their attitude
about something? Do you want to urge them to take a pledge? Do
you want them to behave differently? Think about how you want
your audience to change or what you want them to do. Write it
below.
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At the end of your PSA, you want to share the message above. This
is called a call to action. A call to action prompts viewers to act, to
do something to change their behavior or attitude. A call to action
could also ask viewers to do something to raise awareness for the
issue described.
Now that you’ve focused on a single message, decided how you

will share your message in your PSA, and identified a call-to-action,
you’re ready to write your PSA. Be sure to stick to the format you
chose (skit, small story, or news format). Turn it in when you are
done writing and proofreading it.

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Explore the World of

Task 1: Get to Know R.J. Palacio

A real-life experience A song Another book

Step 2: After reading the article, find three interesting facts

Task 2: Learn About Facial Differences

Step 2: After watching the video, write the message, or

Step 3: List the two syndromes you chose to research on the

Name of syndrome: _________________________________

Task 3: Themes in Wonder

Main Theme 1: _____________________________

Main Theme 2: _____________________________

Main Theme 3: _____________________________

Circle the theme that spoke to you the most.

Task 4: Create a Public Service Announcement

Step 1: After watching each PSA example, respond to the

Message in PSA Example 1: _______________________________

Message in PSA Example 2: _______________________________

Message in PSA Example 3: _______________________________

Great job! You’re ready to create your own PSA.

Your PSA Message: __________________________________________

2. Share a small moment story that will engage the audience

3. Use a news story format focusing on facts and information

Now that you’ve focused on a single message, decided how you

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