{"product_id":"because-of-winn-dixie-literature-unit","title":"“Because of Winn-Dixie” Literature Unit","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri;\"\u003e“Because of Winn-Dixie” Literature Unit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri;\"\u003eMaterials included: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri;\"\u003eThe “Because of Winn-Dixie\" Literature Unit includes \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;\"\u003e37 \u003c\/span\u003epages of follow up work, a book(s), a work journal, colored pencils, a bookmark, 6 big rubber bands, 2 craft sticks, and a pencil sharpener. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri;\"\u003e“Because of Winn-Dixie”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri;\"\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003efollows ten‑year‑old India Opal Buloni after she moves to Naomi, Florida. Opal feels lonely and misses her mother. One summer day, she meets a big, dirty, yet friendly dog at the Winn‑Dixie grocery store and names him after the store. After talking the “Preacher” into keeping the dog, Winn‑Dixie helps Opal make new friends, including Miss Franny Block, Gloria Dump, Otis, and more. Her journey teaches her about kindness, forgiveness, and the power of community.\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003eThrough her adventures with Winn‑Dixie, Opal learns that everyone carries sadness, but friendship and love can help each other heal.\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri;\"\u003eRecommended Age Levels:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri;\"\u003e Grades 3–5 (ages 8–11)\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri;\"\u003eLesson Intentions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri;\"\u003e \"Because of Winn-Dixie\" Literature Unit includes vocabulary words for each chapter reading with a different activity. The activities include writing prompts, memory box making, library activity, art activities, character profiles, invitation making, making schedules, rubber band guitar craft and quiz, pitch lesson, mapping activity, character connection web, making paper garlands, rain maker craft, making predictions, weather activity, lost dog poster, joy collage, and end of book diorama.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 8.0pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri;\"\u003e You can order this unit with one, two, or three books, depending on if you want to do a read aloud or have your children\/students follow along.  Each book will include an extra journal.  Choose from the drop-down menu.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri;\"\u003eCreator:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri;\"\u003e Lesson Plan and follow up work prepared by: Caroline Moulsdale, Owner and Lead Educational Consultant of ABC Crate, LLC, with Credentials in Early Childhood Education (Preschool and Kindergarten) from CMTE\/NY, 2001; Elementary Education I (grades 1\u003csup\u003est\u003c\/sup\u003e to 3\u003csup\u003erd\u003c\/sup\u003e) and II (grades 4\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e to 6\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e) from Delaware Institute for Montessori Education, 2015; BS from The University of Delaware; Lead Teacher in Montessori Education for 18 years, and Parent Education Director for 8 years. 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