These two stories were inspired by chapter four of Because of Winn Dixie

These two stories were inspired by chapter four of Because of Winn Dixie. Both fourth grade writers wrote a story that centered on the sharing of a ten-item list. Each writer used her list a bit differently. Look over both these well-written stories, then talk to a neighbor or friend about where you see the strongest evidence of voice in each story. __________ Ten Things by Emily, fourth grade writer I was sitting on the couch and I heard my wife moan, “I don’t feel well.” I asked her what was wrong. She said, “Call 911! I feel really sick!” So I called 911 and they came right away. They rushed her to the hospital, and I followed them in my car. When I got there, they had bad news… she was dying. I stayed the night and I could hardly sleep. In the morning the doctors had worse news. She was dead. When I got home, I wept the whole night. The next day I went to her funeral. She had been 79 when she died. My neighbor, Emily, came over today. She asked me to tell her 10 special things about my wife. This is what I told her: 1. She believed that when she worked with flowers it helped her enjoy nature more. 2. She loved playing the piano and knew that practice made her very good. 3. ed giving people cards on their birthday would make them happier. 4. She believed supporting kids when they played sports would help them win. 5. She adopted seven dogs, seven cats, four rabbits, three birds, and believed it would make more people give homes ...