Because of Winn Dixie

When Opal and her father move to Florida, she has no idea what to expect. But she doesn't expect to find a dog in the grocery who will change her life!
Fiction
Discovery Questions
After your child receives and reads this book, Discuss one or more of the following questions to help him/her make connections and build comprehension.
- Opal asked the preacher about her mother. The preacher made a list of ten things about Opal's mother. Write a list of ten things that describe who you are. Share it with a parent.
- Opal reading the book to Gloria Dump it is an act of kindness. What other character in another book performs an act of kindness? Use a Venn diagram. How are they like Opal? How are they different? Share your diagram with a friend.
- Miss Franny told Opal about her great-grandfather Litmus. He had learned that, "War is hell." He thought there was nothing good about war. Why are countries so quick to jump into them? Talk about this with a parent.
- What do you know about taking care of a dog? What have you learned by reading this book? Create a handbook. Make sure to include tips on feeding, grooming, and other important information. Draw and color the pictures!
Book Details
Pages:
32
Grade Level:
3rd Grade
Genre:
Fiction
Bilingual?
No
SEL
No
Multi-ethnic?
No
Student Favorite
Yes
Part of a Series
Yes
Book Code
#106
ISBN
9781536214352
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