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Who wrote the story?
Gary Soto
Who is the writer telling about?
himself
What Genre is this text?
Narrative Nonfiction
What did Gary like to do when he was a little boy?
Play with his friends, eat fruit, and spit seeds at his brother.
Think about the title, Gary the Dreamer. What does the word dreamer mean?
someone who dreams or imagines things
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.
What else might the author be trying to show about his childhood?
He seems happy!
What are two words you see in the word watermelon?
water and melon
Page 12, paragraph 2, Gary says, "Lucky me!" Why is Gary lucky?
Because he can pick fruit from the trees in his yard.
What did Gary learn in kindergarten?
His colors, how to tie his shoes and how to be nice.
What did Gary do in first grade?
Practiced writing the alphabet
What did you learn about Gary's canary on page 11?
it flew away
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 do Gary's actions in the classroom tell you about him?
He is a daydreamer and does not always pay attention.
Why does Gary like recess?
He likes sliding, swinging and playing with his friends on the monkey bars.
What inference can you make about Gary's height?
He is not very tall
