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It all starts with sweet Opal, who’s lonely because her mother is no longer in her life, until she meets an unlikely friend at the supermarket and her world turns a little brighter.

This WILDLY popular novel has won many children's awards in the early 2000’s and is revered as a CLASSIC children's book to be read by all!

Your kids are sure to love this sweet tale of friendship!

**BEFORE FIRST CLASS**
Read teacher created handouts(background knowledge and vocabulary) 
Read Chapters 1-5(pg. 1-39)

Learners will need to be able to read 6-7 pgs. a day/35-40 pgs. a week, to keep up with the reading and class discussion. 

Class will be structured with engaging discussions, and activities, students will analyze background information, vocabulary, characters, explore settings, plot and themes, symbolism and figurative language, and conflict and resolutions. 

Learners will be assigned weekly reading to be completed before each class. I will also be sending engaging novel study assignments. This is a great way for students to dig deep into their reading while also engaging in cross curricular activities. This will be open and go and can be done on their own. These are OPTIONAL, but students will really enjoy them and learn ALOT! 

This is NOT a, read a book and talk about it, class. This is a LEARNING class! We want to learn everything about Opal & Winn Dixie, which includes, life in the south between 1950-1990, sympathy, friendship, imagination, and so much more! When we read, we learn!

We also want to understand the story. So learning about literary elements is KEY to really comprehending Opal & Winn Dixie’s story and why things happen. Many times a little ones read, they miss many details because they focus on certain parts or don't know certain literary aspects to dig deep and understand. These literary elements will help them read more closely and comprehend any text going forward!

Are you ready to learn about Opal and her adventures with Winn Dixie? Me too!

Let's go on an adventure and LEARN!

**LAST CLASS**
To participate fully in the last class, each learner will be asked to watch the movie, prior to the last class. This movie is not offered for free anywhere but is on subscription services(Amazon Prime, YouTube TV, Max), it can also be rented for as low as $4 on YouTube. Please preview the movie. If you prefer your child not to watch the movie, they will still be able to participate in the last class celebration!