This author study on poet Gary Soto is the perfect way to introduce your students to this classic poet/author! Perfect as a pre-reading activity for your unit teaching "Oranges," The Jacket, Seventh Grade, Too Many Tamales, or more by Gary Soto. Use in your Poetry Unit, poetry centers, in Literature Groups, as a supplemental activity for your short story unit, or as part of your author study unit! Includes Answer Key. Includes both PRINTABLE and DIGITAL VERSIONS for Distance Learning and In-Person Classrooms!