Willa and the Wind by Janice M. Del Negro
Schema: windy days
Personification: The wind takes on human traits and speaks in this tale.
Cause and Effect: Because the wind blows the sisters’ cornmeal away, the effect is that Willa is determined to get it back or get something in return.
Characterization: Willa is a strong woman character. She can be described as fearless and aggressive. Use the idea wheel to describe Willa.
Drawing Conclusions: Willa draws the conclusion that the innkeeper is dishonest.
Predicting: Predict what the innkeeper will do when Willa arrives with the goat.
Seasons: With March winds, this is a good one to use for Spring.
Text-to-Text Connections: The Windy Day by G. Brian Karas
The Wind Blew by Pat Hutchins
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