Because of Winn-Dixie Novel Study

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Novel study for Because of Winn-Dixie by Kate DiCamillo. This 100+ page no-prep novel study unit is the perfect accompaniment to the book Because of Winn-Dixie. Through these activities, your students will love developing their reading and comprehension skills through printables and worksheets. They will also analyze characters, create setting descriptions, develop vocabulary skills and enjoy engaging writing activities based on events in the book. Also included are fun cross curricular activities based on the themes in the book. The unit also includes chapter questions with an answer key so you will be able to assess your students' understanding of the story.
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What's included:
★ Full teacher instructions and ideas for use
★ Student "Because of Winn-Dixie' project cover page
Character Studies
★ Opal
★ Winn-Dixie
★ The Preacher
★ Gloria Dump
★ Miss Franny Block
★ Otis
★ Character comparison - Opal and Winn-Dixie
★ Character comparison - Student Choice
★ Opal character changes
Setting Descriptions
★ The Grocery Store setting description plan and writing activity
★ Gertrude's Pets setting description plan and writing activity
Reading Activities
★ All about Kate DiCamillo
★ Text to self connections
★ Text to text connections
★ Text to world connections
★ Cause and effect
★ Problem and Solution
★ Because of Winn-Dixie book review
Writing Activities
★ Newspaper report article about the stray dog in the grocery store
★ Should Opal take Winn-Dixie home? (dilemma exploration)
★ Letter to Opal's father to persuade him to keep the dog
★ 10 things about me
★ Job advert for help at Gertrude's Pets
★ My Dream Pet activity
★ Mistakes exploration
★ Littmus Lozenge persuasive poster advert
★ Party invitation
★ Lost dog poster
★ Opal's Diary
★ Exploration of themes in the novel
Vocabulary Activities
★ Explore the words written in Because of Winn-Dixie (definitions)
★ Possessive Nouns
★ Irregular Plural Nouns
Cross Curricular Activities
★ Florida fact-file
★ Name the constellations
★ Create a map of the town of Naomi
★ Guide to looking after a pet
★ Chapter summary activities
★ Chapter comprehension quizzes (answers included)
Both US and UK spelling options included.
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