This narrative is true! You might now the author
Gary Soto. He has written lots of realistic stories for teens,
many involving baseball! Here he writes about a choice he once
had to make between right and wrong. He was in first grade at
the time.
Instruction:
Read
a selection from "Left Hand, Right Hand," by
Gary Soto. It is linked to the book icon on the right.
Check out the question you will be answering to jump-start
your brain to look for connections as you read. This
gives your reading a purpose and activates your brain
cells!
The narrator did
not get away with stolen candy on his visit to the store.
What is the best prediction of his future action based on
information in the story?
Remember to:
Choose the answer that best answers the question based
on information from the story.
Think about how the character felt
when he was caught with candy.
Think about what the character did
when he was caught with candy and no money.
Think about key words (best,
future action).
Yes
No
Maybe
Answers
A.
Be sure he has pennies to pay for candy the next time
B.
Go back to the store the next day and try to steal the
candy again
C.
Never go back to that store again
D.
Steal candy from the kids on his block
Is your answer A, B, C, or D?
Make your selection - A, B, C, or D.
Check all other choices before you select "Answer".
You've accomplished a lot in completing these practice items. Good
work! Take a minute and show your teacher what you have learned
by completing the Self-Check!
