Grade 7 Unit 4 Wish, Wonder & Surprise!
Unlock the power of language and expression in your child's learning journey with our "Wish, Wonder & Surprise" unit. This comprehensive Language Arts unit will deepen your child's understanding of how language functions, enabling them to use it purposefully and creatively.
In this unit, your child will explore three fundamental modes of expression: wish, wonder, and surprise. They will delve into the profound nature of a wish—whether it's an intimate prayer, a vision longing to be realized, or an ideal view of the world. Wonder will be examined as a form of curiosity or admiration, encouraging your child to map out the contours of their inner life. Surprise will be explored as a powerful expression of astonishment, providing a unique perspective on the human experience.
Through activities such as reading aloud, recitation, discussion, composition, and artistic endeavours, your child will engage deeply with these expressions of the human soul. They will also learn to recognize how grammar supports these modes and develop their use of literary devices, enhancing their ability to communicate effectively.
As the first independent creative writing block of Grade 7, "Wish, Wonder & Surprise" offers your child the opportunity to draw inspiration from great poets and orators while beginning to reflect on their inner and outer worlds. With a blend of active learning and introspective exercises, this unit provides the perfect balance of academic rigour and creative expression, nurturing your child's appetite for knowledge and emerging capacity for self-reflection.
This purchase includes one digital curriculum unit with 15 days of lesson plans and 5 days of flexible projects. This unit will inspire you with beautiful images, clear instructions and exciting project ideas.
And that's not all. You will also gain access to the Wonder Hub, which includes supporting documents, videos, resources, and community.
Wish, Wonder & Surprise
Learning Standards
Concept: Developing our understanding of how language works allows us to use it purposefully.
Connection: You and your child will explore three modes of expression: wish, wonder, and surprise. Your child will learn how these expressions are supported by grammar and will develop their use of literary devices. Through reading, recitation, discussion, and creative writing, they will delve into the deeper meanings behind these expressions, gaining insight into their own inner life while refining their communication skills.
Math:
Concept: Data from circle graphs can be used to illustrate proportion and to compare and interpret.
Connection: Your child will work on data and probability questions in their Grade 7 workbook, focusing on circle graphs. Your child will analyze data and explore the relationships between ratios, percentages, decimals, fractions, and whole numbers. This mathematical study will enhance their ability to compare, interpret, and make sense of real-world data, integrating mathematical concepts with practical applications.