Workbook Vocab
It's a verb. It means "to drop or scatter in small bits."
sprinkle
It's an adjective. Its synonym is "terrifying."
frightening
Who is the author of "Gary the Dreamer"?
The author of "Gary the Dreamer" is Gary Soto.
When was Gary born?
He was born in April.
What happened at the beginning of the story?
At the beginning of the story...
It's a verb. It means "to make the sound of or express with the voice in a specific way."
pronounce
It's an adjective. Its synonym is "cranky."
grumpy
What is the genre of "Gary the Dreamer"?
The genre of "Gary the Dreamer" is narrative nonfiction.
What was Gary's favorite fruit? Why?
Gary's favorite fruit was watermelon because he used the seeds as ammo to spit at his older brother.
What did Gary practice writing in kindergarten?
He practiced writing the alphabet.
It's a verb. It means "to give for a purpose."
contribute
It's a verb. Its antonym is "come to."
faint
What is the setting of the story?
The setting of the story is in the USA, at Gary's home, and at Gary's school.
What word could Gary not pronounce well? How did he pronounce it?
Gary could not pronounce the word "sandwich." He pronounced "sandwich" as "sammie."
In second grade, why did Gary collect money?
He collected money to help children in Africa.
It's a verb. It means "to have a high opinion of; respect."
admire
It's a noun. Its synonym is "guess."
What is the author's purpose?
The author's purpose is to entertain.
What sports did Gary like to play?
Gary liked to play dodgeball, kickball, and foursquare.
In third grade, what was Gary scared of?
In third grade, Gary was scared of math.
It's a noun. It means "a particular area where a group of people live."
community
It's an adjective. Its antonym is "pleasant."
gruff
What is the theme of the story?
The theme of the story is to never stop dreaming. Also, the theme of the story is how different cultures make a community a better place.
Where did Gary and his family go on the weekends? Who did they see there?
Gary and his family went to Chinatown on the weekends. They saw the mariachis there with huge sombreros and hanging mustaches. They were playing playing their instruments.
At the end of the story, what did Gary dream of?
At the end of the story, Gary dreamed of bubbles rising like mountains and he pretended he had a beard.