ASSIGNMENT #1

Tomie dePaola is one of many authors that you will be learning about in second grade. Visit his official website to learn more about him and his work.

Click on the hyperlink found below to connect to his official website.

http://www.tomie.com/about_tomie/index.html

Print this worksheet and answer the questions using complete sentences.

Remember to use the ACE strategy.

Answer the question

Cite evidence from the text

Extend your answer

Click on the “biography” link and read Tomie dePaola’s biography.

When did Tomie dePaola decide that he wanted to write stories and draw pictures?

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What other things did he enjoy other than writing and drawing?

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Name the first fiction book that Tomie dePaola wrote?

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