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About This Passage
This is one of the funniest tiny moments in the book. Notice that Opal does not say 'he is a good dog' or 'he is a friendly dog.' She says 'he is a dog who goes to church,' which is the most surprising thing she could possibly say about him. Going to church is something good people do, and Opal is using that idea to make Miss Franny think Winn-Dixie must be good. Copying these two short sentences shows children how a few small words can be used to win an argument.
He'll be good, I told her. He's a dog who goes to church.
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Discussion Questions
Narration Prompt
Tell the story of this chapter. Why do you think Miss Franny was so scared when she first saw Winn-Dixie? What did Opal do to help her?
Discussion Questions
- Miss Franny thought Winn-Dixie was a bear, not a dog. Why would a grown-up think a dog was a bear? What in the chapter makes you think so?
- Opal helped Miss Franny up off the floor and held her hand. Was that a kind thing to do, or was it just a polite thing to do? Is there a difference?
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