Section 5

pgs. 155- 182

 

Character Sketcher

Your job as character sketcher is to identify passages in section 5 that exhibit the following actions (traits) for Opal:

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 Winn-Dixie being missing, Gloria Dump's advice to Opal, the ten things that Opal knew about Winn-Dixie, or what went on at the party.  You can also think about Opal and his new friends that he has to create questions.   

 

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:

downpour pg. 156 par. 6

plumb pg. 170 par. 4

convinced pg. 171 par 3

 

Please complete the following activities with your group:

surprised: shocked: : plumb:

a.  completely

b.  big

c.  surprised

d.  relieved

Synonym

Word

 Antonym
 

downpour

  
 

plumb

  
 

convinced

  

Internet Investigator

"A friend is one who walks in when others walk out"            
-Walter Winchell

Your job is to investigate the following link http://www.cyberparent.com/friendship/ and learn about friendships.  You will answer the following questions:  What is friendship?  How can you build a friendship?  What are three qualities of a friend?  Also, visit the site http://www.friendship.com.au/  and investigate some poems and quotes found on this page. Also investigate the page on friendship and explore what kids say about friendship.  You job is to write a poem on friendship using the examples on this page as an example.

 

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