This book provides students the opportunity to see a character building confidence throughout the story. Winn-Dixie changes Opal's life by giving her the confidence to be herself. An writing activity that students could do is write about a mistake you made or a struggled you experienced on a bottle ...
I'm trying to read some of the many Scholastic books ordered during my sons' elementary years. So far they've all be winners. This one is no exception. Here are two quotes I liked that have much meaning in this story: “There ain't no way you can hold onto something that wants to go, you underst...
Grade: 3rd Reading Level: 610L The book is about the dog that finds itself in the life of a wonderful young girl. She soon finds out that Winn-Dixie is slowly changing her life by giving her confidence. A teacher can use this book in the classroom during whole class read along. Students can tak...
This book is a great read for upper elementary grades. A lot of students today can relate to the main character and her family situation. Because of Winn Dixie is also a great way to introduce themes because of the many struggles in the story. Also, it is a great way to introduce a new writing topic...
This book is about a young girl who moved to a new place with her father. The girl, India Opal Bologna, finds a dog at Winn-Dixie. She claims the dog as hers and takes him home. The dog, Winn-Dixie, assists Opal in many adventures and discoveries about he community around her. Opal makes many new di...
I love this book. This was one of my favorites in elementary school. This would be a good whole class book in order to make sure everyone understands the story. It would be a great way to incorporate characters, setting, and the writting process in the classroom. It is on a 610L reading level in the...
Because of Winn-Dixie, by Katie DeCamillo, is about a young girl, named Opal, who moves to Florida with her father, who is also a preacher.Opal goes to Winn-Dixie one day and finds a dog in the parking lot, she immediately falls in love and names him "Winn-Dixie" and takes him home. Winn-Dixie helps...
Because of Winn Dixie is the story of Opal and her father as they begin their new life in Florida. Opal rescues a dog named Winn Dixie, who provides her with connections to her community and helps her to make peace with her past. I really loved the character of Opal and felt that she was very rela...
Because of Winn Dixie is such an amazing story! I enjoyed the book just as much as I did watching the movie. Haha! The book is about a little girl and her preacher father. They have moved to a small town and one day while the girl was grocery shopping in, you guessed it, Winn Dixie, he rescues a dog...
This was a cute, quick read. I got through it in an hour, while i was "babysitting" (the child was sleeping). I liked it enough. *Review written on October 29, 2014.*
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