Our blog this week focuses on the many themes in the book Wonder, by RJ Palacio. Remember, a theme is the lesson or message of the text (many people confuse theme with main idea, but remember the main idea is what the story is mostly about). Use the list of themes below to help.
1.) Choose a theme you think relates to Wonder. 2.) Explain why you chose this theme and use text evidence to support your thinking. 3.) Include the title and author. Example: One of the many themes in the book, Amal Unbound by Aisha Saeed, is hope. In a culture where girls don't always have the same opportunities to education as boys, Amal maintains hope that even after missing school to tend to her siblings, she can get back to school. Her hope waivers, but never disappears after her life is altered when standing up for herself in the marketplace. Amal always carries hope that she'll return to her family one day after becoming a servant to the Khans.
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As we continue to read Wonder both at school and home, your assignment this week is to summarize a section you have read so far (one or more chapters).
Don't forget TAMI (TITLE, AUTHOR, MAIN IDEA) and SOMEBODY, WANTED, BUT, SO THEN) Example of Summary: In the book, Amal Unbound, by Aisha Saeed, the main idea is about a young girl whose life is altered after she is forced into indentured servitude after insulting the town landlord. Amal wanted to become a teacher and poet, but when she unintentionally insults Jawad Sahib, she is forced to live with and serve him. So, Amal goes to live with the Sahib family. She longs to return home and continue to pursue her dreams as a teacher. Then, after years of serving, Amal is set free and returns to her family. LeadsThis week, we will focus on writing leads. Leads are an important part of writing. A strong lead grabs readers' attention and makes them want to read more.
Here is your assignment this week: 1.) Read the lead to your book (the first sentence or paragraph of the book) 2.) Type the lead in your response 3.) Determine the type of lead (use the image below to help) 4.) Answer this question: Is the lead in your book effective (does it work)? Does it make you want to keep reading? Why? Why not? Be specific. Example: Wonder by RJ Palacio: "I know I'm not an ordinary ten-year old kid. I mean, sure I do ordinary things. I eat ice cream. I ride my bike. I play ball. I feel ordinary. Inside. But I know ordinary kids don't make other ordinary kids run away screaming in playgrounds. I know ordinary kids don't get stared at wherever they go" (p.3). This lead from the book, Wonder, by RJ Palacio introduces a character. I know this because Palacio describes the main character, Auggie in the first paragraph. I do think this is an effective lead because it makes me want to learn more about the kid who "makes other ordinary kids run away screaming." |
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