Because of Winn Dixie Characters

In this activity, students can depict the characters in the story, paying close attention to their physical characteristics and actions in the story.

Characters included in the character map are:

• India Opal Buloni
• The Preacher
• Miss Franny
• Winn-Dixie
• Sweetie Pie Thomas
• Gloria Dump
• Otis
• Amanda Wilkinson

Student Instructions

Create a character map for the major characters.

1. Identify the major characters in Because of Winn Dixie and type their names into the different title boxes.
2. Choose a character to represent each of the literary characters.
• Select colors and a pose appropriate to story and character traits.
3. Choose a scene or background that makes sense for the character.
4. Fill in the Textables for Physical Traits, Character's Actions, and How Does the Character Change?.
5. Save and submit the assignment.