Journal Entries for the Week of 9/29/09

Because of Winn Dixie chaps 21-24

In what ways has Opal's character changed since the beginning of this story?  What has brought about these changes?   What role has Winn Dixie played in these changes?

Because of Winn Dixie: CHAPTERS 16-20

The author compares Opal's mother with "the whole in your mouth after you've lost a tooth."  What do you think is meant by this phrase?  Have you ever experienced this emotion?

What do you think a sweet/sorrowful lozenge would taste like?

What do you think Miss Franny meant when she referred to Littmus as a "changed man?"

Because of Winn Dixie: CHAPTERS 11-15

Do you agree with Gloria Dump when she says," But in the meantime, you got to remember, you cant always judge people by the things they done.  You got to judge them by what they are doing now?"  Give examples to support your thinking!

The preacher states that Winn Dixie has a "pathological fear of thunderstorms."  Do you have or know someone or something that has their own "pathological fear?"

Journal Entries for the Week of 9/21/09

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Because of Winn Dixie

Read and answer the following questions in the comments section of the blog. Remember to provide support for your thinking and text evidence from the story for a complete response. Once you've responded, check back often and make comments to at least two others that move the thinking along.



Why do you think Opal wanted to know ten things about her mother? Can you tell what her mother is like from the ten things her father describes to her? Do you think that ten things can really describe a whole person?

In what ways is Opal's mother a very important character in the book even though she never appears?

What decisions does Opal make in this story that end up changing her life? Have you ever made what seemed like a small, unimportant decision, but it turned out to be very important? Explain.