In this Flashlight Readers session, students build their knowledge of literary elements by participating in activities related to the Newbery Honor book Because of Winn-Dixie by Kate DiCamillo. Students develop an understanding of plot, character, setting, and theme as well as the writing process all while having fun.

Students will:

• Create a scrapbook featuring characters from the story
• Play a reading comprehension maze game based on the story's plot and themes
• Listen and read along with a slideshow of drafts narrated by the author
• Communicate with the author through a moderated chat
• Learn about the author and her writing process