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Lesson 26: Because of Winn-Dixie

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Assignment 1

Super Sentences

Use the definition and graphic organizer to plan and write Super Sentences for produce and exception. You can choose to capture key details from today’s reading, or you can choose to write your sentences using a different topic. Make sure each sentence has a subject and verb and at least two additional details.

pro · duce open, VCe

Produce is a noun that means fruits and vegetables.

VerbWhen
SubjectproduceWhere
HowWhy



ex · cep · tion closed, closed, suffix

Exception is a noun that means not included.

VerbWhen
SubjectexceptionWhere
HowWhy



Assignment 2

Written Response

What does the author mean on page 18 when she says that Winn-Dixie was making the preacher poke his head out of his shell? Is this literal or figurative language?