Winn-Dixie
Why does Opal choose to keep Winn-Dixie instead of turning him in or leaving him?
What is:
Because she feels lonely and believes Winn-Dixie can be her friend and help her cope with missing her mother?
In the story "Indian Shoes," what are the names of our two main characters?
Who is Ray and Grandpa Halfmoon?
How do Ivan’s friendships with Stella and Ruby help him change?
What is they give him hope and make him want to help Ruby have a better life.
What is a homograph? Give 4 examples.
What is a word that is spelled the same but has different meanings.
What is an inference?
What is a prediction?
Inference: An inference is an educated guess based on evidence and reasoning.
Prediction: A prediction is a statement that someoone makes about what they THINK is going to happen.
Name 3 people Opal meets because of Winn-Dixie
Who is: Miss Franny, Gloria Dump, or Otis?
In the story "Indian Shoes," why does Ray trade his hightops for a pair of moccasins?
What is to buy a pair of moccasins for his grandfather, Grampa Halfmoon, who is homesick for Oklahoma.
How does Ivan’s art help others understand what animals in captivity feel?
What is it shows people the sadness and loneliness animals experience, helping them want to help and do what they can to get him "Freed" along with the other animals in captivity.
Correctly write the contractions for the following words:
1. I am
2. Do not
3. They are
4. Will not
5. Does not
What is:
1. I'm
2. Don't
3. They're
4. Won't
5. Doesn't
What are the 5 parts of plot?
2. Rising Action
3. Climax / Problem
4. Falling Action
5. Conclusion / Resolution
Name a character that fits the categories:
Teacher/Mentor:
Friend/Sidekick:
Enemy:
Who is:
Teacher / Mentor: Gloria Dump
Friend/Sidekick: Miss Franny, Otis, Sweetie Pie
Enemy: Dewberry boys, Amanda Wilkinson
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What problem do Ray and Grampa Halfmoon encounter at the wedding in and how do they solve it?
What is Ray's tuxedo pants are missing. They solve the problem by improvising with what they have, demonstrating resourcefulness and teamwork.
Why is Ruby’s arrival important to Ivan and the other animals? How does it change the story?
What is Ruby’s arrival reminds Ivan of hope and the chance for a better life, which motivates him to take action to help her and himself.
What are the three versions of these words and what do they mean? use each properly in a sentence:
1. There
2. They're
3. Their
What is:
1. Direction
2. Shortened version of they are
3. showing ownership
What are the 4 ways to determine meaning from an unknown word while reading?
2. Definition
3. Synonym
4. Antonym
How does Opal’s relationship with her father change throughout the story, and what role does Winn-Dixie play in that?
What is:
Their relationship becomes closer as they bond over caring for Winn-Dixie, helping them open up to each other more. Opal's dad slowly comes out of his "turtle shell".
In the chapter "Guess Who's Coming To Dinner?" what unexpected event disrupts Ray and Grampa's plans, and how do they handle it?
What is: A neighborhood-wide power outage occurs during a snowstorm. Ray and Grampa adapt by caring for the neighbors' pets and adjusting their Christmas dinner plans.
What is the role of memory and storytelling in the book?
What is Ivan’s memories provide insight into his earlier life and loss, while storytelling becomes a means for him to process the sadness he has faced in his life and connect with others.
What are the 3 spelling changes when adding a suffix?
1. Double the final consonant
2. Drop the final e
3. Change the y to an i
1. What does SWBST stand for?
2. When do you use it?
Somebody Wanted But So Then
To summarize a story
What role does the “secret” that Otis shares with Opal play in the novel’s message about people and second chances?
What is:
Otis’s secret reveals that people can overcome their past mistakes and be accepted, reinforcing the novel’s message about kindness and redemption.
Otis's secret is similarly reflected in the need to give several characters a second chance like Amanda, Gloria, Opal's Dad, even Winn-Dixie
What did some of Ray's paintings look like in the Indian Shoes book? Why did some of the paintings get messed up?
What is a potato, a T-Rex, a flower, and a house (With a sun, a tree, and smoke out of the window).
What is: his ferret knocked over the water.
How does Ivan’s unique point of view as a gorilla narrator influence the tone and themes of the novel?
What is Ivan’s perspective offers a reflective, sometimes humorous tone that humanizes animal captivity while exploring themes of freedom, friendship, and identity. This adds a close relationship between the reader and Ivan.
What is a diphthong? Name 5 examples
What is a sound formed by the combination of vowels in one syllable.
Oil
Shower
Bounce
Outside
Toy
What are the 3 types of connections you can make with a text?
1. Text to Text
2. Text to Self
3. Text to World