Theme Statement

Dear Class,
I am so happy that we keep reading more and more stories and becoming in the process fluent readers. You did an excellent job with "Father" from "Living up the Street" by author Gary Soto. I want to ask you: what do you think is the theme of this dramatic story? What evidence can you give me that supports your statement? Why do you think the boy is reacting that way? Let me know. I can't wait to see your answers and comments!

Father from "Living up the street" by Gary Soto

Dear Class,
We keep reading more books and stories by Gary Soto and I see how you are becoming better readers and able to read independently. After finishing " Novio Boy" we move to "Living up the Street". I want to ask you: What do you think of the short story " Father"? Who is telling the story? How does this selection compare to "Novio"? What is the theme of this short story? Let me know.

Gary Soto

Dear class,
I am so glad that we finished reading the play Novio Boy by Gary Soto. Now, we are reading Living up the Street also by him, so at this point, What do you think about him as a writer?