Story questions
What does the author mean when he says that he was a dreamer?
answers vary
when the author compares a slide to a slippery, shiny spoon, he is using a
a. simile
b. compound word
c. community
a. simile
Gary the Dreamer could best be described as
a. science fiction
b. an autobiography
c. realistic fiction
b. an autobiography
What does Gary learn in kindergarten?
a. to talk quietly
b. to tie his shoes
c. to write the alphabet
d. to count using his fingers
b. tie his shoes
How do different cultures contribute to a community?
answers vary
This word describes how you feel about somone you like or respect and look up to...
admire
On page 12 of the text Gary writes that the sugar was like ____
Rocket Energy
What does it mean when you restate the question in your answer?
You use part of the question in your answer.
Why does Gary's class collect pennies?
His classmates are raising money to send to Africa.
Where does Gary live when he is a child?
He lives in a small white house in a neighborhood
What does the word contribute mean?
you give money or help.
Why does Gary like recess? (p. 15)
He likes sliding, swinging, and playing with his friends on the monkey bars.