During the next five weeks, we will take explore Naomi, Florida with India Opal Buloni and her dog, Winn-Dixie. Learners will read and discuss "Because of Winn Dixie" by Kate DiCamillo. This chapter book will help learners explore deep and meaningful themes and take away valuable life lessons. 
The first half of the class will be a read aloud, and in the second half of the class we will discuss what we have read. Learners will talk about visualization, theme, and connections that they make to the story. Learners are encouraged to think deeply. This story will build learners vocabulary and world view. Themes such as moving and making new friends will be explored and learners will be encouraged to share any connections that they have to the text. 
I will do an engaging read aloud with dramatic voices, and lead a discussion. Learners will be encouraged to ask and answer questions. This book has deep themes and does contain the main character coming to terms with her mother abandoning her.
I provide optional projects for enrichment. They are not required in the class. 
Week 1 - Chapters 1-5 - After Class Project: Create your own "Ten Things About Me" List comic strip. Draw and write to share ten things that make you unique! 
Week 2 - Chapters 6-10 - After Class Project: Pretend you are at Gertrude's Pets. Which pet would you chose to take home? Draw and write about which pet you would like and how you care for that pet. 
Week 3 - Chapters 11-14 - After Class Project: Design and create your favorite scene from the book! 
Week 4 - Chapters 15-19 - After Class Project: Candy Invention. Create and design a poster that advertises a candy that you are going to invent! 
Week 5 - Chapters 20-27 and a Digital Escape Room: No Project. An optional Blooket will be provided so learners can answer questions about the book.