Stef Soto, Taco Queen: A Novel Study & New Writer’s Guide (3.2)

Stef Soto, Taco Queen: A Novel Study & New Writer’s Guide

🎯 Grades 3-4

Novel synopsis:

Estefania “Stef” Soto is ready to leave the smell of tacos and guacamole behind. She wishes her dad would trade the family’s taco truck, Tia Perla, for a “normal” job—then maybe everyone at school would stop calling her The Taco Queen. But when the future of Tia Perla is suddenly at risk, Stef realizes the taco truck means more to her than she thought. In this warm and funny story, Stef learns to take pride in her family, her culture, and the things that make her unique.

Book not included, but it may be available for free at your local library. It can also be purchased HERE (affiliate link).

Build confident readers and writers with this step-by-step novel study and beginning writer's guide based on the book Stef Soto, Taco Queen by Jennifer Torres. Designed for 3rd graders (or learners that need an introduction to formal writing instruction), this unit guides learners through the story while teaching essential writing skills in a clear, manageable way.

Over the course of the book, your child will:

• Read the novel in short, accessible sections,
• Explore characters, plot, and themes through discussion prompts,
• Practice expanding on building sentences, by combining them and using dynamic vocabulary,
• Strengthen comprehension, critical thinking, and self-expression through guided discussion prompts,
• Enjoy a detailed, novel-spanning project that brings the story to life,
• And MORE!

This curriculum is adult-led and flexible, supporting a variety of learning styles. Learners can read aloud, take turns with an adult, or listen to the audiobook.

What is a New Writer’s Guide?

Stef Soto, Taco Queen is the second in a six-unit series of New Writer's Guides designed to build confident writers. Guides will cover writing strong sentences, expanding sentences, paragraphs, letters and expository writing, opinion writing, and creative writing.

Stef Soto, Taco Queen covers the following topics for expanding sentence writing:

• Expanding Sentences
• Combining sentences
• Basic editing
• Writing for grammar

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Secular Disclaimer:

While this guide is secular, please note that the main character attends a Catholic school and there are brief mentions of church and Sunday school. No religious scenes are depicted in the book.

Digital purchase of this unit is copyright limited to students in one household or classroom.