"7th Grade" Plot & Character Review 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

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

3. Who opposes the main character?

• round character

• antagonist

• protagonist

• dynamic

Who is a static character in 7th Grade?

• Mrs. Patterson

• Mr. Jones

• Victor

• Michael

Who is a dynamic character in "Seventh Grade?"

• Michael

• Victor

• Mr. Buellar

• Teresa

Which character trait does NOT describe Victor

• shy

• rude

• embarrassed

• desperate

In context, "sheepishly" means

• embarrassed

• scared

• mean

• proud

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

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

• speech

• thoughts

• opinions that the readers have

• Effects on other characters

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.

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

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."

• Indirect

• Direct

• Characterization

• Text evidence

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.

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3