What does friendship mean

to you?

A Cyberlesson by Kelly Godreau

Cyberlesson

This cyberlesson will answer some of your questions about

friendship and overcoming obstacles. Click the arrow to

begin.

Before ReadingHave you ever been in trouble or felt stuck and needed a friend’s help?Have you ever met a new kid at school who looked different? Did you make judgments about that person?Answer one of these questions by creating a web of your ideas and feelings. Print your web when you are done and put in your portfolio. Include the definition of the word obstacle in your web.

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What is Winn-Dixie?

In a word document explain what Winn-Dixie is and list 5 locations.

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PredictingWhat do you see in this picture? Use what you have learned from the website and this book cover to predict what you think the story will be about. Using your best writing, type at least five sentences in a word document.

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During ReadingRead Chapters 1-3 in Because of Winn-Dixie. Complete a reading strategies document, remem-ber to define your vocabulary! (You may use Webster online).

Reading Strategies:Answer the following questions

in a word documentI wonder….I found out….My connection…My vocabulary word…I see in my mind’s eye…(draw a

picture to answer this one)

Font: Baskerville Size: 16

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Figurative Language

India Opal said, "I found a Less Fortunate at the grocery store."

What do you think she meant by this?

This is called figurative language

Complete all 7 of the “Eye on Idioms” exercises. Be sure to print and file each exercise into your portfolio.

During ReadingRead Chapters 4-6 in Because of Winn-Dixie. Complete a reading strategies document, remem-ber to define your vocabulary! (You may use Webster online).

Reading Strategies:Answer the following in a word

documentI wonder….I found out….My connection…My vocabulary word…I see in my mind’s eye…(draw

a picture to answer this one)

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After Reading Chapters 4-6

Venn Diagram

Complete a Venn Diagram for Gloria Dump and Frannie Block. What similarities do both of these characters have in common? How are they different?

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Beyond Reading Chapters 4-6

Our Friends, Our HelpersRead about how dogs can help us in our lives. Using supplies in the art center create a drawing or painting showing how animals have helped you in your life.

During ReadingReading Strategies:

Answer the following in a word document

I wonder….I found out….My connection…My vocabulary word…I see in my mind’s eye…

(draw a picture to answer this one)

Font:Century Size: 20

Read Chapters 7-10 in Because of Winn-Dixie. Complete a reading strategies document, remem-ber to define your vocabulary! (You may use Webster online).

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After Reading Chapters 7-10

Character SketchWe have made many character sketches in class this year, using your knowledge of character sketches use a word document to create one on a character of your choice. Be sure to include:8 adjectives, a physical description, a major goal of the character, the character’s likes, dislikes, and actions, also include the greatest strength and weakness of your character.

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During ReadingReading Strategies:

Answer the following in a word document

I wonder….I found out….My connection…My vocabulary word…I see in my mind’s eye…(draw

a picture to answer this one)

Font:Courier New Size:22

Read Chapters 11-15 in Because of Winn-Dixie. Complete a reading strategies document, remem-ber to define your vocabulary! (You may use Webster online).

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After Reading Chapters 11-15

Cause and EffectWinn-Dixie was fearful of lightning. He would run as far as he could and hide. This is an example of cause and effect. Find another example of cause and effect in this story. Create a word document and type your example in Comic Sans font, size 36.

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The lighting scared Winn-Dixie (cause) which made him run and sometimes he would get lost. (effect)

During ReadingReading Strategies:

Answer the following in a word document

I wonder….I found out….My connection…My vocabulary word…I see in my mind’s eye…(draw

a picture to answer this one)

Font: Lucinda Sans Size:18

Read Chapters 16-21 in Because of Winn-Dixie. Complete a reading strategies document, remem-ber to define your vocabulary! (You may use Webster online).

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After Reading Chapters 16-21

Story Plot A story plot includes all the important events that happen in a story.

Plot Because of Winn-Dixie using at least 8 events from the story.

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During ReadingReading Strategies:

Answer the following in a word document

I wonder….I found out….My connection…My vocabulary word…I see in my mind’s eye…

(draw a picture to answer this one)

Font: Comic Sans MS Size: 13

Read Chapters 22-26 in Because of Winn-Dixie. Complete a reading strategies document, remem-ber to define your vocabulary! (You may use Webster online).

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After Reading Outline the story using a plot diagram. Consider the problem, the climax and the solution when completing the story outline.

Answering these questions will help you find the problem, the climax, and the solution:

• Why was India Opal Buloni so upset about Winn-Dixie when she was at Gloria Dump’s party?

• What did India Opal decide to do when she realized this about Winn-Dixie?

• Did India Opal find Winn-Dixie? What happened to her while she was looking for Winn-Dixie?

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Beyond ReadingA book review is a description of a novel and it’s impact on the writer. Read this book review of another of Katie DiCamillo’s books.

You are now a famous journalist. Your current assignment is to write a book review for Because of Winn-Dixie, use what you know and how you feel about the book to lead you in your writing. Write your review in a word document. Extra credit for groups that can name 3 of her books.

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Beyond Reading

Katie DiCamillo

Read about our Author. Form a literature circle and discuss important facts about Katie DiCamillo.Use chart paper and markers to record what you discuss.

http://www.candlewick.com/authill.asp?b=Author&m=bio&id=1989&pix=n

Dear Author,

Write a letter to the author, include questions you have for her and explain your feelings about the

book.

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Beyond Reading

Congratulations!You have now completed the

cyberlesson!

How have your feelings about friendship

changed?