Today we finished our class read aloud Because of Winn Dixie by Kate DiCamillo.
It is a story about a young girl Opal who adopts an orphaned dog she names Winn Dixie (after the supermarket where she found him). Opal and Winn Dixie meet many characters in their small town.
Tomorrow we will discuss themes in the book including - not judging someone until you really know them and making new friends.
We will also use descriptions in the book to visualize what the main characters look like.
In the afternoon we will watch the movie. It will be interesting for the students to review the story and see if the characters in the movie are the same as what they visualized when reading.
If you have any objection to your child watching the movie please let me know.
Kate DiCamillo is a great author. If your child enjoyed this book they may also enjoy some of her other titles ....
- The Tale of Despereaux
- The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane
- The Tiger rising.
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