We have been reading the novel Wonder by R.J. Palacio as our mentor text for our PBL, and the book centers on the main character, August (Auggie) Pullman, who was born with a facial difference that prevented him from going to a mainstream school—until now. The book takes us on a journey with August as he enters 5th grade at Beecher Prep as the new kid. The thing is that Auggie's just an ordinary kid, with an extraordinary face. Will he be able to convince his classmates that just because he looks different, that he is really an ordinary 10 year old kid who loves his family, his dog, Star Wars, science, and making other laugh??
For our PBL culminating assessment, we are making a webpage to teach our family and friends about the organization, CCA, that helps children with cranio-facial deformities just like August. Right now, we are learning about and practicing how to write scripts. Each class will create and perform their very own script writing to help spread kindness through this inspiring organization. Our class will be creating a video on-What is the butterfly effect? How does it relate to spreading kindness?
Watch a video about the butterfly effect: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/proving-the-butterfly-effect-with-a-single-act-of-kindness/
Learn more about CCA here: http://www.ccakids.com/wonder.html
Check out our OES Spread Kindness Blog: http://spreadkindnessoes.blogspot.com/
Stay posted to see our videos and learn about making pledges to help children with facial deformities and their families! Become a part of our kindness movement to change the world :)
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