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The Grandfather by Gary Soto page 431

Explore the symbolic meaning of the avocado tree in Gary Soto's story "The Grandfather." Understand how the tree evolves over time, reflecting deeper layers of significance. Engage in vocabulary activities and writing prompts to delve into the story's themes.

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The Grandfather by Gary Soto page 431

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  1. The Grandfatherby Gary Sotopage 431 CCRS – RL.9-10.1; RL.9-10.4; RL.9-10.10; W.9-10.4; W.9-10.10; Sl.9-10.1; L.9-10.1; L.9-10.2; L.9-10.4 ARI – Vocabulary Development, Reading Comprehension Literary Skills – Understand symbols with multiple meanings Reading Skills – Identify main idea

  2. The GrandfatherLiterary Focus: Symbols with Multiple Meaning A symbol is an object, event, person, or animal that stands for something more than itself. • Sometimes a symbol has one clear-cut association (like a wedding ring) • Other symbols (like the ocean) are more open-ended and may have multiple meanings

  3. The GrandfatherLiterary Focus: Symbols with Multiple Meanings While reading “The Grandfather,” pay special attention to what the author says about the avocado tree planted by his grandfather. Notice how the tree’s meaning seems to expand as the tree itself grows over time.

  4. The GrandfatherVocabulary Previewing the Vocabulary gurglev.: make a bubbling sound while flowing. hoveredv.: stayed suspended over something. sulked v.: showed resentment and ill-humor. meageradj.: thin; small; inadequate

  5. The GrandfatherVocabulary Vocabulary Activity: Sentence Completion Fill in the blanks with the correct Word Bank words. gurgled hovered sulked meager 1.I would be annoyed if someone ___________ over me while I was reading. 2. Jim ate a ___________ breakfast of toast and milk. 3.The water ___________ as it went down the drain. 4. The child ___________ when he got in trouble for fighting with his sister. hovered meager gurgled sulked

  6. The GrandfatherQuickwrite Make the Connection Think about someone who means a great deal to you. What is this person like? Why is he or she so important to you? Create a bubble map describing this person.

  7. What does the grandfather associate with money? In what way might the grandfather’s rise to packer then to watchman resemble a donkey’s labored climb? By the avocado tree’s third year, what do the tree and Soto have in common? Why is it odd that the avocado tree is the grandfather’s favorite? Why is the avocado tree the grandfather’s favorite? What are the milestones in the avocado tree’s production of fruit? Explain the symbolism of the avocado tree. While Reading

  8. The avocado tree is symbolic of the narrator’s family with grandfather being the trunk, or base, of the family. Create a drawing of your own family tree in which you place your family members where you believe they fit on your symbolic tree. (This is not supposed to be a family tree like a genealogist would make.) Color your tree using crayons, markers, or colored pencils. ISN Activity

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