BCMS TORCH Book Study

consciouslyKind theHomeOfKindness lifeInBC This book was selected in hopes that we, the BCMS TORCH family, can start a revolution of kindness in our school, communities, and families. Help us document your acts of kindness by using these hashtags on social media or emailing your pictures to Mrs. Lee who will share them for you on our BCMS TORCH page.

Schedule of Reading: Day 1 (1/11/17) - Math will read with their classes pages 3-34 Day 2  (1/12/17)- ELA will read with their classes pages 35-70 Day 3 (1/13/17) - Science will read with their classes pages 71-104 Day 4 (1/17/17) - Math will read with their classes pages 105-143 Day 5 (1/18/17) - ELA will read with their classes pages 144-179 Day 6 (1/19/17) - Science will read with their classes pages 180-216 Day 7 (1/20/17) - Math will read with their classes pages 217-252 Day 8 (1/23/17) - ELA will read with their classes pages 253-281 Day 9 (1/24/17) - Science will read with their classes pages 282-301 Day 10 (1/25/17) - ELA will with their classes pages read 302-310

The “Wonder” Journal Journals 1-10 Daily Reading Activities 1-10 Cover - Title, Name, and Image Table of Contents Journals 1-10 Daily Reading Activities 1-10 Your journal will count as a grade. Please be sure to complete each entry with diligence and care. All students may test on this book as credit towards the AR goal for the 3rd 9 weeks.

What is a friend? Use the RACE method to respond. Homeroom Day 1: What is a friend? Use the RACE method to respond. Friend

Day 1: Pages 3-34 If you could create a collage of images that represent what Charlotte, Jack, or Julian is thinking, what would that look like?

Homeroom Day 2: Read the lyrics of the song, “Wonder.” Write a paragraph that explains the following: Why do you think R.J. Palacio included this song in the book? How does it relate to the plot and characters?

Day 2: Pages 35-70 Create an “I Am” poem from August’s point of view. Use page numbers to cite your evidence. Each line should reflect the theme of the novel. Place the page number at the end of the line in parenthesis.

Homeroom Day 3: How would you describe Auggie as a person in the first few chapters of the book? (Use RACE to answer.)

Day 3: Pages 71-104 Character: Mom Prove your answer by searching for text evidence. Fill in the chart as shown here: Character: Mom This character is ____________, _____________, and ______________. I know this because of how the character feels, acts, talks, and thinks. Trait 1 Trait 2 Trait 3 This is an example!

Homeroom Day 4: Read the lyrics of the song, “Space Oddity.” Write a paragraph that explains the following: Why do you think R.J. Palacio included this song in the book? How does it relate to the plot and characters?

Day 4: Pages 105-143 Reread the quote on page 133. Why would the author choose this quote to start the chapter from Jack’s perspective? Jack Now here is my secret. It is very simple. It is only with one’s heart that one can see clearly. What is essential is invisible to the eye. --Antoine de Saint-Exupery, The Little Prince

Homeroom Day 5: Make a list of 5 kind things you can do for others. Check off the task as you complete it.

Use RACE to respond to the prompt. Day 5: Pages 144-179 In an email to Mr. Tushman, Julian’s mom reminds him that Beecher Prep is not an inclusion school. An inclusion school allows and encourages students with special educational needs to be included in the general education classrooms. What Julian’s mom is saying is that Auggie has special educational needs. Does Auggie have a disability, or does he just look different from other students? Use RACE to respond to the prompt.

Homeroom Day 6: Read the lyrics of the song, “Beautiful.” Write a paragraph that explains the following: Why do you think R.J. Palacio included this song in the book? How does it relate to the plot and characters?

Day 6: Pages 180-216 Choose four important events from your reading. Sequence them in correct order. Create a comic strip of the four events you identified. Example:

How does the video relate to the novel we are reading? Homeroom Day 7: bit.do/connectday7 How does the video relate to the novel we are reading?

Day 7: Pages 217-252 Via August After comparing/contrasting Via and August, what is one word that you would use to describe the author’s message? bit.do/wonder7

What do you think of Via as a character? Did you empathize with her? Homeroom Day 8: What do you think of Via as a character? Did you empathize with her?

Maximum length of a “tweet” on Twitter is 140 characters. Day 8: Pages 253-281 Novel: ____________ Character Chosen: _________ Chapter/Section: ___________ Maximum length of a “tweet” on Twitter is 140 characters. What would this character “tweet” at the end of this section of reading? Write it as though are that character using Twitter.