comprehension 1
comprehension 2
vocabulary
vocabulary
vocabulary
100
What does Miss Franny Block do?
She is the librarian at Herman W. Block Memorial Library
100
Who invites Opal where? What was the theme?
Sweetie Pie Thomas, to her birthday party, the theme is pink
100
trustworthy
honest
100
snuffle(d)
sniff
100
gerbil
a small, mouse-like rodent
200
When Winn-Dixie smiles, what else does he usually do?
Sneezes
200
What did Gloria and Opal plant?
They planted a tree that is unknown until it bears fruit/leaves
200
theme
the topic around which a party is planned
200
prideful
having a high sense of one's self-image or ego
200
installment plan
a system for paying for an item in fixed amounts at set times
300
Who is Gertrude (there are two of them)?
the bird in the pet store and the pet store owner
300
Why does Opal go to the pet shop? What does she want to buy?
to get Winn-Dixie a collar and leash
300
palmetto trees
has leaves shaped like a fan
300
recall(s)
to bring back or remember what has been heard, seen, or otherwise experienced
300
dust bunnies
small clumps of dust that form under furniture and in corners
400
Who is Otis? Why is he scared to let Winn-Dixie in the pet store?
He works at Gertrude's Pet Store. He is scared that Gertrude will be afraid of Winn-Dixie.
400
What does Opal try to do to pay for the collar and leash at first? What does she ask Otis to do next?
installment plan, clean the shop (sweeping, dusting, and taking out the trash)
400
peculiar
odd, strange, or different
400
memorial
an object which serves as a focus for memory of something, usually a person or an event
400
green thumb
an unusual ability to make plants grow well
500
Who is Gloria Dump?
She is the nice older lady that is said to be a witch that feeds Winn-Dixie peanut butter and Opal a peanut butter and jelly sandwich.
500
What was Gloria's yard similar to? Think about what it looks like. Who did Gloria used to plant with?
an overgrown jungle, planted things with Opal's mother
500
embarrassed
to cause confusion or shame to
500
advanced
being at a higher level than others
500
retriever
one that brings something back again
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