Because of Winn-Dixie Read & Build Literature Bundle

Explore friendship, family, and belonging through Kate DiCamillo’s Because of Winn-Dixie, a companion literature study guide, and a 55-piece LEGO Books Desk Pets Corgi activity. Connect reading comprehension and character analysis with hands-on construction and creative storytelling.

Included Learning Materials

• Reading book: Because of Winn-Dixie by Kate DiCamillo; ISBN-10: 1536214353.
• Literature study guide: Printed companion guide by Tracy Pearce, Teacher Created Materials; ISBN-10: 1425889557.
• Hands-on activity: LEGO Books Desk Pets – Corgi, 55 pieces, ages 6+.

Educational Specifications

• Subjects: Language Arts, Literature, and Creative Design.
• Suggested reading level: Ages 9–12 / grades 4–7, with guided discussion as needed.
• Format: Physical novel, printed literature study guide, and brick-building activity.
• Author and creators: Kate DiCamillo; Tracy Pearce / Teacher Created Materials; LEGO Books Desk Pets.
• Skills: Vocabulary, reading comprehension, character relationships, evidence-based discussion, following instructions, and oral retelling.

Read, Build & Discuss

Read about Opal and the unexpected friendships that begin with Winn-Dixie. Use the study guide to examine the story, then build the corgi as a dog-themed storytelling companion. Create a character-relationship map and explain how the dog helps connect the people in Opal’s community, supporting each connection with an example from the text.

Activity connection: The corgi is a creative dog-building extension rather than a model of the novel’s Winn-Dixie.