Understanding Gary Soto's Life and Works

The video lesson introduces a reading session on 'Gary the Dreamer' by Gary Soto, exploring the genre of narrative nonfiction and autobiography. It discusses Gary's childhood memories, school experiences, and his imaginative nature. The lesson emphasizes visualization in storytelling and concludes with insights into the author and illustrator.

What genre is 'Gary the Dreamer'?

• Fantasy

• Fiction

• Narrative Non-Fiction

• Science Fiction

What does the term 'autobiography' mean?

• A story written by someone else

• A story about a fictional character

• A story written by the author about themselves

• A story about a historical event

What is the essential question of the week?

• How do animals survive in the wild?

• What is the importance of reading?

• What makes a good story?

• How do people from different cultures contribute to a community?

What month was Gary born in?

• April

• March

• June

• May

What did Gary use as his army men?

• Pinto beans and pebbles

• Plastic figures

• Toy soldiers

• Sticks and stones

What did Gary learn in kindergarten?

• To read

• To write

• To play soccer

• To tie his shoes

What activity did Gary do in second grade to help others?

• Planted trees

• Collected money for children in Africa

• Collected toys

• Cleaned the park

What was Gary's favorite subject in third grade?

• Science

• Reading

• Math

• Art

Where did Gary's family go on weekends?

• Chinatown

• The park

• The beach

• The zoo

What is Gary Soto known for?

• Being a musician

• Painting murals

• Teaching at a university

• Writing over 40 books