Summarize
The title and author
What is the first thing that needs to be in the summary?
Title of the story
What is "A Little Seed" from Bud, Not Buddy?
The figurative language found in "A Little Seed"
What are metaphors?
Title of the story
What is "The Meeting" from Stef Soto, Taco Queen?
Stef feels ____ about the meeting itself.
What is important and unusual?
10-15 words
What is a GIST statement?
Newbery Award Winner
Who is Christopher Paul Curtis?
The seed is compared to _____
What is an idea?
Published a novel for middle grade readers
Who is Jennifer Torres?
Stef's point of view of the trucks.
What is "like canvases?"
Specific examples and minor details
What should be left out of the summary?
In the passage "A Little Seed," Bud reflects on this symbol, comparing it to his own life and the possibility of a better future.
What is a seed?
Billy compares Bugs' head to a _____
What is a roach infested house?
Set the scene
What is a meeting for all food vendors?
Stef feels ____ about the people attending the meeting.
What are strength and determination?
Opinions and interpretations
What are not allowed in a summary?
This is the main idea in "A Little Seed," where Bud contemplates how small things can grow into something much bigger and more important.
What is hope or growth?
Bud compares the boys to ______
What is a sad collection of souls?
Main conflict
What are new regulations for food truck vendors?
Bud and Stef are both ____, but one has ____ and one doesn't.
What is hoping for the best outcome and family support?
Summaries should be _____: brief, clear, and include only the main ideas from the original text.
What is concise?
This passage highlights themes of ______.
What are perseverance, hope, and personal growth?
The maple tree represents _____
What is Bud's hope of finding his father?
The theme of "The Meeting"
What is overcoming adversity/obstacles, taking a stand, or hope in the face of the unknown?
The role of family in "A Little Seed" and "The Meeting"
What is abandonment or hope in "A Little Seed" and strength and togetherness in "The Meeting?"