Because of Winn-Dixie is a charming story about a little girl whose lonely life improves after rescuing and befriending a stray dog. This story warms up any dog lover and touches readers who have experienced loss or sadness in their lives.
Because of Winn Dixie Summary & BME diagram | Have students create a Beginning Middle End plot diagram!
Storyboard Text
BEGINNING
Someone call the pound!
No, no. He is mine. He got in by accident.
MIDDLE
END
Opal sees the grocery store in disarray as a dog runs wild; she immediately claims the dog as her own and names him Winn-Dixie. After a lot of convincing, her father lets her keep the dog. He is silly, wild, and Opal thinks he really smiles!
Opal and Winn-Dixie spend the summer meeting new people and sharing new experiences together. Some of the people the befriend are Gloria Dump, Otis, Sweetie Pie, and Miss Franny.
Winn-Dixie helps Opal bring her new friends together and strengthens the relationship between Opal and her dad.