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What inference can you make about how the characteristics of being a dreamer helped Gary Soto later in his life?
He was a dreamer with a good imagination. He used his imagination to write books.
Why is Gary the Dreamer a good title for this story?
He says that he was a dreamer
Where did the family go on weekends?
to Chinatown to shop for groceries
Based on the illustration on page 20, what are mariachis?
musicians
What happens when Gary grows up?
He becomes an author of books for children and adults.
How does Gary describe the way Boots purrs?
He says, "The engine inside him began to purr."
What does the illustration on page 19 show?
Gary sitting on the branch of a tree
What was Gary like in third grade?
He liked reading and was scared of math. He read everywhere
How does Gary feel about collecting Pennies?
He loves it
What inference can you make about Gary's height?
He is not very tall
Why does Gary like recess?
He likes sliding, swinging and playing with his friends on the monkey bars.
What do Gary's actions in the classroom tell you about him?
He is a daydreamer and does not always pay attention.
Why did Gary wonder if a bird in a tree could be his canary?
His canary flew away, so Gary wonders if the bird he sees could be his canary.
What did you learn about Gary's canary on page 11?
it flew away
What did Gary do in first grade?
Practiced writing the alphabet
What did Gary learn in kindergarten?
His colors, how to tie his shoes and how to be nice.
Page 12, paragraph 2, Gary says, "Lucky me!" Why is Gary lucky?
Because he can pick fruit from the trees in his yard.
What are two words you see in the word watermelon?
water and melon
What else might the author be trying to show about his childhood?
He seems happy!
How do pages 12 and 13 show that Gary is a dreamer?
He imagines that pinto beans and pebbles are army men and that a giant pepper shaker has sprinkled him with dust.
Think about the title, Gary the Dreamer. What does the word dreamer mean?
someone who dreams or imagines things
What did Gary like to do when he was a little boy?
Play with his friends, eat fruit, and spit seeds at his brother.
What Genre is this text?
Narrative Nonfiction
Who is the writer telling about?
himself
Who wrote the story?
Gary Soto
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