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Because of Winn-Dixie Novel Study Unit - Comprehension | Activities | Tests

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This is one of my students' favorite novels that we read throughout the year! This resources was great to use to keep student engaged in thinking about the novel and talking about their ideas.
My students loved this product as they were able to work through chapters at their own pace and they appreciated all the colors and clip art as well.
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Description

This novel study for Because of Winn-Dixie, by Kate DiCamillo, contains 97 pages of resources, including comprehension and vocabulary by chapter, reading response activities, assessments, and more.

Focus standards include figurative language, theme, character analysis, plot, and point of view.

No-prep, predictable, and extremely user-friendly, this literature guide is perfect for whole class, small group, or independent study. 

♥You're free to use the paper OR digital version; BOTH are included with your purchase!

♥Perfect for distance learning. Students can access the digital version from home or school. Teachers and students can easily send this back and forth using Google Drive or Google Classroom! (The minimum that's needed is a free Google account. However, you may also contact me for help using this product on many other digital learning platforms!)

♥Excellent for school OR homeschool. No-prep and so easy for teachers, parents, and students to follow!

♥Eye-catching digital version contains full-color, interactive adaptations of all resources. Students type directly onto the digital version in Google Slides.

** NEW ** An additional version of the assessments is now included as Google Forms, which are self-grading. Students can complete these easily on their computers and laptops, and you get instant data! Easy instructions included. (Note: You will need to manually grade the written response questions only.)

This product is not associated with this book's author or publishing company. The book must be purchased separately in order to be used alongside this product.

THIS RESOURCE INCLUDES:

1) Student Chapter Work
•Every section covers 3-4 chapters and contains the following six parts.
→Quickwrite-Encourages freewriting and relates the text to the student.
→Vocabulary-introduces 3 new words for every section.
→True/False, Multiple Choice, and/or Sequencing questions.
→Standards Focus Activity.
→Comprehension and Analysis-3 written response questions.
→Beyond-a creative activity that might include art, brainstorming, or writing.

2) 16 Common Core-aligned Reading Response Activities 
•Questions and Answers (2 versions)
•Themes & Lessons
•Main Events
•Because of Winn-Dixie: Cause & Effect
•Because of Winn-Dixie: Character Notes
•Tree Map: Characters
•Characters and Quotes
•Ten Things
•Figurative Language
•Similes
•Dear Diary
•My Book Cover
•Book vs. Movie
•Animal Comparison
•My Book Review

3) Vocabulary Focus
•Two Vocabulary Reviews
•Practice with definitions, synonyms, antonyms, context clues
•Vocabulary Lists that come with and without definitions
•Three challenge words chosen for you from every 3-4 chapters
•Vocabulary Word Wall cards in full color
•Vocabulary Flashcards in b/w 

4) Culminating Project Options
•9 creative project choices for students to complete after they finish the book

5) Two Assessments
•Test comprehension and vocabulary
•Test #1-Chapters 1 to 12
•Test #2-Chapters 13 to 27

6) Student Bookmarks
•Serve as reference tools
•Highlight plot, setting, characters
•Attractive art

7) Easy planning and Low Prep
•Unit Map lays it all out for you
•Table of Contents for easy navigation
•Common Core Codes included for all activities
•Student Packet Covers
•All Answer Keys

8) Instructions for digital Google Slides Version

9) Instructions for digital Google Forms Tests

♥♥Please view my detailed preview for a closer look at this product!♥♥

Want to try it out before buying? Check out my free sample here.

Because of Winn-Dixie Novel Study Unit | FREE Sample

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→Please note that MANY resources are included in this study. This is so that teachers may pick and choose what they want to use, since no two classrooms are alike. This is also so that teachers may differentiate for different groups within their classrooms. If you do not wish to purchase the entire big unit with everything included, please check out some of the links below for smaller portions of this complete novel study.

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**IMPORTANT NOTE**

For the digital Google Slides and Google Forms versions, you will need Internet access and a free Google account, OR Google Classroom. They will work on computers or iPads. Upon purchasing, you will download documents containing links to the digital files, along with explicit, easy-to-follow instructions that will get you started in minutes! Students will be highly engaged and freshly invigorated as they type, draw, and diagram directly into the files on their computers or tablets. These versions are easily shared digitally between you and your students, without the hassle of paper, pencil, and copies. Additionally, the Google Forms assessments allow for self-grading and instant data!

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♥♥ FIND YOUR BEST FIT! ♥♥

Don't need the whole thing? Please be sure to check out my smaller listings below. I have a variety of Because of Winn-Dixie resources, and I want to be sure you find the one that best meets your needs!

Because of Winn-Dixie | Comprehension and Vocabulary by chapter

  • Includes 16 comprehension and vocabulary questions for every 5-7 chapters, bookmarks, full-color vocabulary word wall cards, and vocabulary flashcards. Printable and Google Slides versions included.

Because of Winn-Dixie | Reading Response Activities and Projects

  • Contains Common Core-aligned, creative activities and projects, along with Culminating Project Choices. Lots of open-ended, critical thinking activities. Printable and Google Slides versions included.

Because of Winn-Dixie | Tests, Quizzes, Assessments

  • Contains two assessments that encompasses comprehension, vocabulary, and analysis questions. Printable, Google Slides, and Google Forms versions included.

Because of Winn-Dixie | Google Forms Edition

  • Easy, automatic, and completely paperless! This option includes 14 comprehension and vocabulary questions for every 3-5 chapters and is hosted on Google Forms for easy grading. This special edition is not included in any of the above listings, and is only available for separate purchase.

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Total Pages
99 PDF pages and 2 Google Forms
Answer Key
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Teaching Duration
1 month
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Standards

to see state-specific standards (only available in the US).
Ask and answer questions to demonstrate understanding of a text, referring explicitly to the text as the basis for the answers.
Recount stories, including fables, folktales, and myths from diverse cultures; determine the central message, lesson, or moral and explain how it is conveyed through key details in the text.
Describe characters in a story (e.g., their traits, motivations, or feelings) and explain how their actions contribute to the sequence of events.
Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, distinguishing literal from nonliteral language.
Distinguish their own point of view from that of the narrator or those of the characters.

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