Because of Winn-Dixie Chapter 1

Summarize the main events of Chapter 1 of "Because of Winn-Dixie."

• Opal finds a stray dog in the grocery store and decides to take it home.

• Opal moves to a new town and makes a new friend at school.

• Opal's father buys her a puppy for her birthday.

• Opal loses her dog and searches the neighborhood to find it.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

CCSS.RF.4.4A

Identify the narrator and main characters introduced in Chapter 1 of "Because of Winn-Dixie."

• The narrator is Opal, and the main characters are Opal and her father.

• The narrator is Opal's father, and the main characters are Opal and Winn-Dixie.

• The narrator is Winn-Dixie, and the main characters are Opal and her mother.

• The narrator is Opal's mother, and the main characters are Opal and her father.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

CCSS.W.4.3A

Use descriptive language to explain how Opal felt when she first saw Winn-Dixie in the grocery store.

• Opal was scared and ran away.

• Opal was excited and felt a connection with the dog.

• Opal was indifferent and ignored the dog.

• Opal was angry and yelled at the dog.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

CCSS.W.4.2D

Provide reasons supported by facts and details from Chapter 1 to explain why Opal decided to take Winn-Dixie home.

• Opal wanted a pet to keep her company.

• Opal felt sorry for the dog and wanted to help it.

• Opal's father told her to bring the dog home.

• Opal thought the dog was cute and wanted to show it to her friends.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

CCSS.W.4.1B

Analyze Opal's motivations for keeping Winn-Dixie despite the challenges she might face.

• Opal wanted to impress her friends with a new pet.

• Opal was motivated by loneliness and a desire for companionship.

• Opal wanted to train the dog to perform tricks.

• Opal was motivated by a sense of adventure.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

CCSS.W.4.3E

Draw a conclusion about how Opal's relationship with Winn-Dixie might affect her life in the new town.

• Opal will become more isolated because of Winn-Dixie.

• Opal will make new friends and feel more at home.

• Opal will struggle to take care of Winn-Dixie and give up.

• Opal will become famous for having a unique pet.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

CCSS.W.4.3E

What can you infer about the store manager at the grocery store?

• He was glad that Winn-Dixie was in the grocery store.

• He wanted to keep Winn-Dixie for himself.

• He didn't like Winn-Dixie making a mess in the store.

• He probably has dogs at home.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

CCSS.RF.4.4A

Identify the setting established in Chapter 1 of "Because of Winn-Dixie."

• A bustling city with tall buildings.

• A small town with a grocery store.

• A farm with lots of animals.

• A beachside community with sandy shores.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

CCSS.W.4.3A

Use precise language to describe Winn-Dixie's appearance as mentioned in Chapter 1.

• Winn-Dixie was a small, fluffy white dog.

• Winn-Dixie was a large, scruffy brown dog.

• Winn-Dixie was a sleek, black dog with shiny fur.

• Winn-Dixie was a tiny, spotted dog with a wagging tail.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

CCSS.W.4.2D

Support your opinion with details: Why do you think Opal felt an immediate connection with Winn-Dixie?

• Opal was reminded of a dog she had in the past.

• Opal saw Winn-Dixie as a kindred spirit who was also lonely.

• Opal thought Winn-Dixie was the most beautiful dog she had ever seen.

• Opal wanted to have a dog to show off to her friends.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

CCSS.W.4.1B