Author Study Research Packet

Name: ______

Author Study Research Packet:

Patricia Polacco

http://www.patriciapolacco.com/

Author Info…

http://www.patriciapolacco.com/author/index.html

Paragraph One: Who Am I?

When and where was Patricia Polacco born?

Who did she live with on a farm in Union City, Michigan as a child?

Where did Patricia live for most of her young life and adulthood?

Why didn’t Patricia like school as a child?

How old was Patricia when she started writing story books?

Whose farm does Patricia move back to after living in Oakland, California for many years? What did she name it?

Why did Patricia name her farm Meteor Farm?

What does Patricia tell you about Abraham Lincoln when she talks about the history of her home?

What kinds of pets does Patricia have on her farm?

What does Patricia love about her home on the farm?

Paragraph Three: A Visit at Work

Where does Patricia write her books?

Where does Patricia illustrate her books?

What is the “Dummy”?

What happens when she is finished with the “Dummy”?

How long does it take Patricia to write and illustrate a book from beginning to end?

Paragraph Four: Favorite Book (Optional)

What is your favorite Patricia Polacco book?

When did she write this book? (Look for the copyright date in the front of the book.)

What is this book about?

What is your favorite part of the book?

Would you recommend it to your classmates? Why?