Because of Winn-Dixie Lesson Plan

Cast of Characters

Kind of Activity:

Performance

Objective:

Analyze the perspectives and voices of the characters in the novel

Common Core Standards:

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.6.3, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.6.6

Structure:

Individually, students should pick a character from the novel. For their character, students should answer the following questions. Each answer should include a few sentences of analysis and at least one direct quote from the text (multiple quotes are welcome!).

- Who is your character? What do they do and where do they live?

- What and/or whom does your character love, value, or care about?

- Is your character sad about something? If so, explain what it is and...