TUESDAY OCTOBER 21 ST A-DAY WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 22 ND B-DAY Warm Up Anti-Bullying Lesson Intro to Genre

Wonder Warm Up Students will demonstrate their ability to identify figurative language and analyze a character. After reading the chapter from Wonder, I would like for you to write a “Brain Dump” for 5-8 minutes. Analyze August, Via, Parents, Classmates, Principal, Teacher, etc. Put yourself in Auggie’s shoes: What would you do? What do you think of this novel. If you haven’t read it yet, what do you think will happen? Draw an image that relates to the novel and explain in writing. DON’T LET THE PENCIL STOP!

Poem #1 We feel all alone, small & weak Scared to go out even to speak The things they say, the things they do Would you like it, if it were you? These are fools we don’t understand So let’s get together & fight our stand Unite today & show we’re strong For we’re the innocent, we’ve done no wrong.

Poem #2 Today they called me stupid They said I had no brain. They sneered at me. They jeered at me. And stared with such disdain. But… I lie in bed tonight. As happy as a clam. Because you see, Or do you see? I know just who I am. Tonight I am a dragon-slayer, The greatest anywhere. I hunt the beast. I find the beast, Asleep within its lair. Today they grabbed my lunch. They tore at my nice new shirt. They laughed at me. They spat at me. And made me eat some dirt. But … Tonight I am a hockey star. Whom no one can defeat I stop the puck I hit the puck The crowd is on its feet. Today they wanted money, Or swore they’d hurt my brother. I gave them it. Yes, all of it. And still they hurt my brother. But … Tonight I am a mountain climber, Just starting my ascent. I’m climbing high, So very high. I swear I won’t relent. Tomorrow is another day. I’ll have to face their schemes, Their pranks, their tricks, Their slaps and kicks For now … I have my dreams

Please reflect on the poems by doing ONE of the following : 1. Write a short poem on their thoughts on bullying. It can be from the victim, bully or bystanders perspective. It can be about the costs of bullying, what to do if you see bullying, cyber bullying… the sky is the limit. 2. Do a short reflection on one of the above poems. What do they feel like the author was trying to get across with this poem? What do they take away from reading this poem?

Vocabulary Work Time: 25min Use this time wisely and effectively Supplies on the back table Remember the finished product should be of professional quality Look at the rubric This is INDIVIDUAL

Illustrate a Character Trait With your group you will fill out an illustrated character trait for each of your four words One person will write the definition One person will illustrate Two people will write an example of that character trait

Illustrating Character Traits Gregarious: One who is friendly, sociable, or likes company. A gregarious character might shake hands with new people they meet.

Illustrated Characteristic Ex: Katniss from Hunger Games: Courageous Katniss was very courageous when she decided to give the 3-finger salute after Rue died. This showed her rebellion to the city and made a statement to the rest of the districts.