Do Now: 10/19

We have been reading Gary Soto's plays, poems, and short stories. We have noticed that Gary Soto likes to write about 5 themes. Also that he has repeated elements throughout his writing. These two qualities create a thread that runs throughout Gary Soto's body of work, connecting each piece together. Now that you have read "Ode To Pablo's Tennis Shoes" write in one of your Philosopher's Questions from your homework. Then respond to at least one other person's philosopher's question.

Do Now: Thursday 10/4

During class on Monday we began to read the play "Novio Boy" We have already read a short story, and two poems by Gary Soto. What are you beginning to notice about Gary Soto and his writing?

Gary Soto's Biography

At the end of class on Tuesday we read through some biographies about Gary Soto. Tell me on thing that you thought was important and one thing that you thought was interesting from what you read.