PATHFINDERS & WEbquests
Wonder by R.J. Palachio
A WebQuest for 6th Grade Literature and Religion
A WebQuest for 6th Grade Literature and Religion
Introduction
You are a new student in the 6th grade at Beecher Prep School. Auggie Pullman walks up to welcome you to school. You are frightened by his appearance and jump back. You are embarrassed that you acted that way, especially after you spend some time with Auggie and find out how great a kid he is. You go home that day determined to learn about what Auggie’s gone through and to help others handle themselves better when encountering situations like this.
The Task
In your determination to learn about what Auggie’s gone through and to help others handle themselves better, you will learn about craniofacial abnormalities. You will also learn about etiquette when meeting people with physical differences.
Please read the overview of the tasks and the rubric that will be used for evaluation before beginning the project.
In this WebQuest your tasks will be:
The Process
Task #1 – Learn about what inspired the novel Wonder.
Listen to R.J. Palachio’s interview about what inspired her to write Wonder.
Pick up the stapled packet and answer the questions on the first page about the R.J. Palachio interview.
Task #2 – Learn about craniofacial abnormalities.
R. J. Palachio imagined that Auggie had a combination of a cleft palate and Treacher-Collins syndrome (along with other medical problems). Read about those conditions in the websites below.
Treacher-Collins Syndrome
Craniofacial Anamolies
Operation Smile - make sure you click on the links labeled What We Do, Mission, Key Differentiators, Cleft Lip and Cleft Palate FAQ, and History.
Answer the questions on the second page of your packet.
Task # 3 - Learn about etiquette (how to behave politely) when meeting people with disabilities.
Disability Ettiquette 1
Disability Ettiquette 2 - open up and read each link between “introduction” and “terminology tips” and then scroll down and read about “people who look different.”
Answer the questions on the third page of your packet.
Evaluation
The three page packet will count as a test grade in both literature and religion.
Conclusion
In learning about the background to the novel Wonder, hopefully you have discovered ways to overcome prejudice and fear in yourself and in others. In the future, as you encounter someone different from yourself, the hope is that you can look back on this project before reacting in a way that will hurt someone. Remember Mr. Browne’s October Precept, "Your deeds are your monuments."—Inscription on an Egyptian tomb
You are a new student in the 6th grade at Beecher Prep School. Auggie Pullman walks up to welcome you to school. You are frightened by his appearance and jump back. You are embarrassed that you acted that way, especially after you spend some time with Auggie and find out how great a kid he is. You go home that day determined to learn about what Auggie’s gone through and to help others handle themselves better when encountering situations like this.
The Task
In your determination to learn about what Auggie’s gone through and to help others handle themselves better, you will learn about craniofacial abnormalities. You will also learn about etiquette when meeting people with physical differences.
Please read the overview of the tasks and the rubric that will be used for evaluation before beginning the project.
In this WebQuest your tasks will be:
- Read about R.J. Palacio’s inspiration for writing Wonder. Answer provided questions about what you learned.
- Read about craniofacial abnormalities, including cleft palate and Treacher-Collins syndrome, on the provided websites. Describe what you learned from the websites.
- Read about etiquette when meeting people with disabilities. Describe basic etiquette guidelines.
The Process
Task #1 – Learn about what inspired the novel Wonder.
Listen to R.J. Palachio’s interview about what inspired her to write Wonder.
Pick up the stapled packet and answer the questions on the first page about the R.J. Palachio interview.
Task #2 – Learn about craniofacial abnormalities.
R. J. Palachio imagined that Auggie had a combination of a cleft palate and Treacher-Collins syndrome (along with other medical problems). Read about those conditions in the websites below.
Treacher-Collins Syndrome
Craniofacial Anamolies
Operation Smile - make sure you click on the links labeled What We Do, Mission, Key Differentiators, Cleft Lip and Cleft Palate FAQ, and History.
Answer the questions on the second page of your packet.
Task # 3 - Learn about etiquette (how to behave politely) when meeting people with disabilities.
Disability Ettiquette 1
Disability Ettiquette 2 - open up and read each link between “introduction” and “terminology tips” and then scroll down and read about “people who look different.”
Answer the questions on the third page of your packet.
Evaluation
The three page packet will count as a test grade in both literature and religion.
Conclusion
In learning about the background to the novel Wonder, hopefully you have discovered ways to overcome prejudice and fear in yourself and in others. In the future, as you encounter someone different from yourself, the hope is that you can look back on this project before reacting in a way that will hurt someone. Remember Mr. Browne’s October Precept, "Your deeds are your monuments."—Inscription on an Egyptian tomb
Updated on 4-2-19
Created by
Martha Littles
Teacher Librarian
St. Edward School
[email protected]
Credits & References
Children's Craniofacial Association. (n.d.). A Guide to Understanding Treacher Collins Syndrome. Retrieved October 6, 2013, from Children's Craniofacial Association Web site: http://www.ccakids.com/assets/syndromebk_treacher-collins.pdf
Community Resources for Independence. (2012). Etiquette. Retrieved October 6, 2013, from Community Resources for Independence Web site: http://www.crinet.org/education/Independent%20Living/Etiquette
Diocese of Nashville Catholic Schools Office. (2013). Social Justice Program. Retrieved October 6, 2013, from Diocese of Nashville Web site: http://www.dioceseofnashville.com/index.cfm?load=page&page=240
Lucille Packard Children's Hospital at Stanford. (2013). Overview of Craniofacial Anamolies. Retrieved October 6, 2013, from Lucille Packard Children's Hospital at Stanford Web site: http://www.lpch.org/DiseaseHealthInfo/HealthLibrary/craniofacial/cfaover.html
NPR Staff. (2012, March 22). Wonder What It's Like to Have Kids Stare At You. Retrieved October 6, 2013, from NPR Books Web site: http://www.npr.org/2012/03/22/149082674/wonder-what-its-like-to-have-kids-stare-at-you
Operation Smile. (2013). Operation Smile - Who We Are. Retrieved October 2013, 2013, from Operation Smile Web site: http://www.operationsmile.org/about_us/who-we-are/
Palachio, R. (2012). FAQ. Retrieved October 6, 2013, from R.J. Palachio Web site: http://rjpalacio.com/faqs.html
Palachio, R. (2012). Wonder. New York: Knopf.
Photo of Wonder book jacket and quote. (n.d.). Retrieved October 5, 2013, from Collider Web site: http://collider.com/john-august-wonder-adaptation/
United Spinal Association. (2013). Disability Etiquette. Retrieved October 6, 2013, from United Spinal Association Web site: http://www.unitedspinal.org/disability-etiquette/
Created by
Martha Littles
Teacher Librarian
St. Edward School
[email protected]
Credits & References
Children's Craniofacial Association. (n.d.). A Guide to Understanding Treacher Collins Syndrome. Retrieved October 6, 2013, from Children's Craniofacial Association Web site: http://www.ccakids.com/assets/syndromebk_treacher-collins.pdf
Community Resources for Independence. (2012). Etiquette. Retrieved October 6, 2013, from Community Resources for Independence Web site: http://www.crinet.org/education/Independent%20Living/Etiquette
Diocese of Nashville Catholic Schools Office. (2013). Social Justice Program. Retrieved October 6, 2013, from Diocese of Nashville Web site: http://www.dioceseofnashville.com/index.cfm?load=page&page=240
Lucille Packard Children's Hospital at Stanford. (2013). Overview of Craniofacial Anamolies. Retrieved October 6, 2013, from Lucille Packard Children's Hospital at Stanford Web site: http://www.lpch.org/DiseaseHealthInfo/HealthLibrary/craniofacial/cfaover.html
NPR Staff. (2012, March 22). Wonder What It's Like to Have Kids Stare At You. Retrieved October 6, 2013, from NPR Books Web site: http://www.npr.org/2012/03/22/149082674/wonder-what-its-like-to-have-kids-stare-at-you
Operation Smile. (2013). Operation Smile - Who We Are. Retrieved October 2013, 2013, from Operation Smile Web site: http://www.operationsmile.org/about_us/who-we-are/
Palachio, R. (2012). FAQ. Retrieved October 6, 2013, from R.J. Palachio Web site: http://rjpalacio.com/faqs.html
Palachio, R. (2012). Wonder. New York: Knopf.
Photo of Wonder book jacket and quote. (n.d.). Retrieved October 5, 2013, from Collider Web site: http://collider.com/john-august-wonder-adaptation/
United Spinal Association. (2013). Disability Etiquette. Retrieved October 6, 2013, from United Spinal Association Web site: http://www.unitedspinal.org/disability-etiquette/