Section 2 

pgs 45-78

Character Sketcher

Your job as character sketcher is to identify passages in section 2 that exhibit the following actions (traits) for Miss Franny:

You should then explain how each passage demonstrates or proves these traits, identify the character's goal (which is what the character wants to do or accomplish), identify the problem and solution in the reading, and completer a sketch or illustration of the character.

 

Discussion Director

Your job as discussion director is to write 5 questions and answers from the assigned reading.  You should write a "thinking" question on your own that will really spark a thoughtful discussion and then choose from these question types:

When developing your questions, think about Opal's experience in the library (meeting the  librarian, Miss Franny or Amanda Wilkinson), Opals adventure in the pet store, getting invited to Sweetie Pie's party, or meeting Gloria Dump.  You could also choose questions about Opal getting a job at the at Gertrude's Pets the experience that Winn-Dixie had with the storm.  

 

Passage Picker

Your job is to choose 3 passages from the assigned reading.  Your passages should include 3 of the following types of passages:

Write down the page and paragraph number of the passage, the first and last two words of the passage, and the reason you chose this passage (make sure you explain why!).  Then, ask a question about your passage and give an answer.  Finally, answer one of the following two questions:  Why did the author include this passage in the story?  What does this passage add to the story?

Word Wizard

Your job is to complete word wizard for the following 3 words:

stray pg 52 par. 1

identical pg. 61 par. 1

rumble pg. 77 par. 1

Please complete the following activities with your group:

panting: out of breath:  stray

a.  happy

b.  hurt

c. lost

d.  hungry

Synonym

Word

 Antonym
 

stray

  
 

identical

  
 

rumble

  

Internet Investigator

Your job is to investigate the following link on  lightning and research about thunder.  You should  include what causes thunder, why lightning occurs, how you can tell how far away a storm is, and the three stages of a thunderstorm. You should also answer one of the following questions:  Describe the three stages in the formation of thunderstorms.  Explain what causes thunderstorms.  You should also illustrate a picture to represent your question.   

 

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