Characters
This is the main character in our story. She recently moved to a new town and took in a stray dog she met in a grocery store.
Opal
Naomi
This problem was constant throughout the entire book. Opal comes to terms with it in the end
Her mom being gone
Kind, Caring, Courageous
what are the 3 parts of a story mountain? (elements that all fiction stories have)
problems, turning point/climax, solution/resolution
This character has the role of an advisor/mentor/teacher in the book. She listens carefully while Opal shares stories/information with her and she gives advice.
Gloria Dump
The type of home Opal lives in is a ...
Trailer/ Trailer park
Having little to no friends in town
When we added 2 new traits to our ideas for Opal, the traits were ....
Trusting and Curious
Why do authors choose to include illustrations in their books?
Possible answers:
To add to or expand on the text, to set the scene, to show more detail, to help readers visualize/better understand what is happening, etc.
This character told Opal a story about an encounter with a bear
Miss Franny Block
This building used to be a Pick-it-Quick
You won't always get along with everyone, and at the start of our story - Opal does not get along with these characters as they tease her on their bikes
The Dewberry Boys
If someone frequently holds the doors for others, gives people compliments, or offers help to those in need - we could describe them as ...
kind, caring, thoughtful, etc.
How can an author "show" the reader parts of the story without using pictures?
By writing with lots of detail and describing exactly what is happening
We saw a major shift in these two characters as we read our story. Their relationship with Opal changed over time.
The Dewberry Boys (Stevie and Dunlap)
This is where Opal has started working to pay for a leash and collar for Winn-Dixie
Gertrude's Pets
Opal wants to know more about her mom and understand others better, but the preacher won't let this happen at first because he is ....
not coming out of his turtle shell
If someone tries to do things behind their parents' back, we could describe them as ...
disrespectful, sneaky, mean, rebellious, etc.
What was one lesson we learned from Winn-Dixie?
Possible answers:
Don't judge people without getting to know them
Keep trying
Open up yourself and your heart to others
etc.
This character plays the guitar and brought pickles to the party
Otis
Miss Franny Block's Library was built by....
her dad
What was ONE example of the climax that we came up with during class
2 possible answers:
-Winn-Dixie being lost
-Opal and the preacher arguing
This character trait is the opposite of optimistic
pessimistic
show what a character wants, describe the setting, introduce a problem