"7th Grade" by Gary Soto Review

At which point in the story do you learn that Victor is beginning a new year at school? 

• climax
• falling action
• exposition 
•  resolution 

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

One of Victor’s goals for this school year is to

•  learn how to speak Spanish fluently 
•  build a close friendship with Teresa 
•  convince Mr. Bueller to tell a lie
•  become Michael’s best friend 

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

How does Victor feel about his first answer when Teresa said hi to him after homeroom? 

•  embarrassed
• proud
•  happy 
• confused 

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

Victor pretends that he can speak French in order to

•  impress Teresa 
• prove Mr. Bueller is wrong 
•  beat Michael at something 
• have fun at school 

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Which of the following happens in the resolution of the story?

• Michael and Victor become best friends. 
• Mr. Belton speaks over the loudspeaker. 
• Teresa and Victor become closer friends. 
•  Victor admits that he told a lie in French class. 

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

Which of the following events happens in the exposition of the story? 

• Victor pretends that he can speak French fluently. 
•  Mr. Bueller welcomes students to French class. 
• Teresa asks Victor to help her in French class. 
•  Victor waits in line on the first day of school. 

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

Which of the following best describes Victor’s first meeting with Teresa after homeroom on the first day of school? 

•  He brags about taking a trip through France. 
• Victor pretends that he does not recognize Teresa. 
• He answers Teresa with a short and rude response. 
•  Victor tries to show off his knowledge of French. 

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

In the resolution of this story, Victor

•  feels optimistic about the upcoming school year 
• is embarrassed by his own bad behavior
• admits to Teresa that he was lying about speaking French 
• gets good advice from his best friend, Michael Torres 

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

What does Michael do to impress girls?

• scowl
• smile
• tell jokes
• take French

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What is the duration of "Seventh Grade"

• One school day
• A week
• 3 days

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.4