A Wrinkle in Time Activity - Mind Reading Interactive Novel Classroom Activity
A Wrinkle in Time Activity - Mind Reading Interactive Novel Classroom Activity: Challenge your students to experience the confusion and curiosity Meg feels when Charles Wallace seems to read minds in A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L’Engle with this fun activity. In this hands-on activity, one student secretly assumes the role of “mind reader,” deceiving the rest of the class with a scripted trick. As students react and reflect, they’ll gain insight into Meg’s perspective and the novel’s use of mystery.
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Included in the A Wrinkle in Time Mind Reading Classroom Activity:
➡️ Mind Reading Activity Teacher Instructions: These step-by-step instructions will help you set up the trick, select and coach a student “mind reader,” and facilitate a smooth classroom experience.
➡️ Mind Reading Activity Presentation: Use this visual guide to walk your class through the mind-reading demonstration and help them connect with Meg’s experience in the novel.
How the A Wrinkle in Time Mind Reading Classroom Activity works:
- Begin by selecting and coaching one student to act as the secret “mind reader,” using the step-by-step teacher instructions to prepare for the trick.
- Then, guide the class through the activity using the slideshow presentation, where students witness the mind-reading demonstration that mirrors Meg’s astonishment at Charles Wallace’s abilities.
- Finally, reveal the secret behind the trick and lead a discussion where students reflect on their reactions and connect those feelings to Meg’s experience in the novel.
This activity is best used after students have read Chapter 2 and are familiar with Charles’s mind-reading skills and Meg’s response.
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