Film Study - Wonder: Level 4 Literacy

Film Study ~ ‘Wonder’ Integrated literacy unit covering aspects of English: Listening, reading, writing and viewing plus health / relationship objectives. Suitable for use with inquiries themed around discrimination and tolerance. Based on the bestselling novel ‘Wonder’ by R.J. Palacio the film is about a 10 year old boy, August Pullam, who was born with the craniofacial condition Treacher Collins syndrome, which causes facial disfigurement. August has thus far been home schooled but this year is starting to attend public school. (Grade 5) How he and his family cope and rise above the way he is treated attending school makes for an interesting and informative watch.