Introduction to The Jacket by Gary Soto

Introduction to The Jacket by Gary Soto

Poll

You can remember a time (at some point) that your mom or dad made you wear something that was embarrassing to you.

• Agree

• Disagree

Poll

Parents sometimes think they know what looks good on me when they have no idea!

• Agree

• Disagree

Poll

It is okay and normal to at times share clothes with siblings if the size is the same.

• Agree

• Disagree

Multiple Select

The following are considered types of vinyl:

• a record

• a flooring

• a piece of furniture

• a piece of clothing

Poll

I have never had to grow into new clothes or shoes before they fit properly.

• Agree

• Disagree

Stop and Let's read the text.

Either go to resources or it is in your textbook on pages 39-43

Multiple Choice

What is the POV of the text?

• 1st person

• 2nd person

• 3rd person limited

• 3rd person objective

• 3rd person omniscient

Multiple Select

Which are examples of personification in the story?

• My clothes have failed me.

• I hurled orange peels at the mouth of an open garbage can...

• ... as if it were a stranger whose hand I had to shake.

• ... and my forearms stuck out like the necks of turtles.

Open Ended

Why might the narrator use hyperbole to describe Frankie T. in the story (paragraph 6)?

Answer in a complete sentence.

Open Ended

How does the narrator's response to the jacket drive (propel) the plot forward?

Answer in complete sentences, and provide an example (text evidence to support your answer).

The narrator's response to his jacket .....

Open Ended

Think of a specific article of clothing/shoes that you dislike.

Tell me the story of how you came to own the clothing/shoes, include at least 1 example of personification and 1 example of a hyperbole. (5-7 sentences)