ELA Lesson: Gary the Dreamer

What type of story is 'Gary the Dreamer'?

• Fantasy

• Science Fiction

• Narrative Non-Fiction

• Fiction

What does Gary use as toys in his imaginative play?

• Action figures

• Pinto beans and pebbles

• Building blocks

• Toy cars

How does Gary describe the effect of sugar on him?

• Like a rocket

• Like a slow river

• Like a calm sea

• Like a gentle breeze

What does Gary compare watermelon seeds to?

• Leaves

• Raindrops

• Pebbles

• Bullets

Why does Gary enjoy collecting pennies?

• They are shiny

• They are valuable

• They are easy to find

• They remind him of his skin color

What does Gary do with ants he finds in the water?

• Watches them drown

• Rescues them

• Ignores them

• Feeds them

What activity does Gary enjoy at the library?

• Playing games

• Listening to music

• Reading books

• Drawing pictures

What does Gary pretend the bubbles are during his bath?

• Mountains

• Clouds

• Sombreros

• All of the above

What cultural background does Gary Soto share through his stories?

• Italian-American

• Mexican-American

• Irish-American

• Chinese-American

What does Gary imagine while taking a bubble bath?

• Being a musician

• Being a cloud

• Being a pirate

• Being a superhero