"Seventh Grade" by Gary Soto

One theme of the story is...

• Lying always works

• You shouldn't lie to impress someone

• Teachers are all cruel

• French is the hardest elective to take

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

You can infer that Victor

• Will fail French class

• Will study hard for French class

• Will refuse to help Teresa study

• Will quit French and take Spanish instead

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

You can infer that Mr. Bueller

• probably yells at students a lot

• has a very bad temper

• doesn't like Victor

• is a good teacher that cares about his students

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

You can infer that Victor took French

• in order to prepare for an upcoming trip to Paris.

• because he hoped to be in the same class as a girl he liked.

• he already speaks french.

• his friend Michael persuaded him.

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

In context "Scowl" means...

• smile broadly

• raise your eyebrows

• make a sullen, angry face

• close your eyes

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

In context, "sheepishly" means

• embarrassed

• scared

• mean

• proud

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Which of the following is NOT one of the types of characterization?

• Explicit

• Foreshadowing

• Implicit

• Indirect

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What can we infer about Victor from the following quote:

"Mr. Bueller asked if anyone knew French. Victor raised his hand, wanting to impress Teresa."

• Victor is mad at Teresa.

• Victor feels confident because he speaks French fluently.

• Victor is willing to put himself out there in order to get Teresa's attention.

• Victor is too nervous and shy to answer a question.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

The following is an example of which type of characterization?

"Victor was too weak from failure to join the class...He had never been so embarrassed."

• Implicit

• Explicit

• Characterization

• Text evidence

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

How does the setting affect the characters and plot in the story?

• Effect on Plot: The story is set in a time period when immigrants to the U.S. were severely mistreated.

  Effect on Characters: Victor's Mexican background instills the value of learning many languages.

• Effect on Plot: The story is set at a time when children had to help their parents support the family.

  Effect on Characters: The terrible conditions while picking grapes leads Victor to value his education more.

• Effect on Plot: The story is set in a school where the students interact in various classes.

  Effect on Characters: The possibility of seeing Teresa around school reinforces how Victor feels about her.

• Effect on Plot: The story is set in a school where French is offered as an elective.

  Effect on Characters: Victor's choice of French as an elective allows him to meet and befriend Teresa.

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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