Friendship and Creativity in Stories

The video tutorial introduces 2nd graders to the story 'Gloria Who Might Be My Best Friend' from 'The Stories Julian Tells' by Anne Cameron. It explores the genre of realistic fiction and follows Julian as he meets Gloria, a new friend. They bond over shared activities, including making a kite to send their wishes into the sky. The story emphasizes themes of friendship and the joy of making new friends. The video also introduces the author and illustrator, posing an essential question about how friends help each other.

What type of story is 'Gloria Who Might Be My Best Friend'?

• Historical Fiction

• Realistic Fiction

• Science Fiction

• Fantasy

What is Anne Cameron's favorite way to write?

• Sitting in a library

• Sitting in a park

• Sitting at home

• Sitting in a restaurant eating ice cream

Where does illustrator Mike Reed live?

• Texas

• Minnesota

• New York

• California

Why was Julian initially hesitant to have a girl as a friend?

• He had too many friends already

• He didn't like playing with girls

• He was afraid of being teased

• He thought girls were boring

What did Julian notice when he first met Gloria?

• She was wearing a blue dress

• She was carrying a book

• She was riding a bicycle

• She had curly hair with red ribbons

What activity did Gloria and Julian do together first?

• Climbed a tree

• Did cartwheels

• Played soccer

• Made a kite

What did Julian and Gloria use to make their kite?

• Two crossed sticks and newspaper

• Fabric and glue

• Cardboard and tape

• Plastic and string

What was the purpose of writing wishes on paper for the kite?

• To practice writing

• To make wishes come true

• To make the kite fly better

• To decorate the kite

What did Julian wish for regarding Gloria?

• That she would move away

• That she would be his best friend

• That she would teach him cartwheels

• That she would give him a gift

How did Julian feel when he realized Gloria might have wished for the same thing?

• Indifferent

• Happy

• Angry

• Disappointed