Theme
What is the theme of a story?
Big idea, the lesson the author is trying to teach the reader through the characters experiences
The main characters of Pellgrina's story
Who are the princess and the witch?
Name ONE example of Edward's pattern with Nellie.
Edward is found by Nellie from the bottom of the ocean, he starts to care for her, Lolly throws him into the trash, and he ends up alone.
What is the first part of the pattern?
Edward gets a new owner.
What does Edward learn about love?
Love is the most important thing! You must open your heart to find love.
Which character is Edward similar to in Pellegrina's story?
The witch
Name ONE example of Edward's pattern with Bull/Lucy.
Edward is found by Lucy in the trash, he starts to care for Bull/Lucy, he is thrown off the train, and he ends up alone.
What is the second part of the pattern?
Edward starts to care about the owner.
What does Opal learn about love?
Friends and family can support you, love you, and help you feel less lonely
How is Edward similar to the princess at the beginning of the story?
They were both selfish and did not know how to love another person
Name ONE example of Edward's cycle with Bryce/Sarah Ruth.
Edward is found by Bryce and brought to Sarah Ruth, he starts to love Sarah Ruth, Sarah Ruth dies, Edward ends up alone.
What is the third part of the pattern?
Edward gets lost and seperated from his owner.
What does Edward learn about compassion?
In order to love someone, you must open your heart to truly care about them.
Jangles
What is the fourth and final part of the pattern?
Edward is alone.
What does Opal learn about compassion through Winn-Dixie?
Opal learns how to be kind and a good friend to others from Winn-Dixie.
The lesson Pellgrina was trying to teach Edward
What is learn how to love?
Edward's name from Bull
Malone
Who is the character that ends Edward's cycle?
Abilene