Exhibits 
The following exhibits display the Elements of Fiction unit taught using Because of Winn Dixie by Kate DiCamillo. The unit consisted of five technology-based lessons which were used to enhance the teaching of setting, characters, plot, problem, solution, and theme. Next to each lesson are student work samples.
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Lessons |
Student Work Samples |
| Lesson 1: Setting |
Student example #1 - Student example #2 - Trailer Park
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| Lesson 2: Character Traits |
Student example #1 - Student example #2 -
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| Lesson 3: Story Map Elements of Fiction |
Student example #1 - Student example #2 - Students (2) example #1 - Students (2) example #2 -
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| Lesson 4: Plot and Setting |
Student example #1 - Invitation Student example #2 - Invitation
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| Lesson 5: Character study |
All students - Gwen movie #1 All students - Gwen movie #2
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Technology used in the lessons includes: Kidpix, Kidspiration, Appleworks, CardShop Plus, Kritter USB web cam, digital camera, digital image projector, a laptop computer, and desktop computers.
Our Gwenivere!
Impromptu conga line at the Because of Winn Dixie friendship party.
Group shot of the Because of Winn Dixie friendship party watching the web cam movie.