
Heartbeat by David Yoo
Authored by Melanie Coughlin
English
7th Grade
CCSS covered
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This quiz focuses on comprehensive literary analysis of the short story "Heartbeat" by David Yoo, targeting 7th grade English Language Arts students. The assessment evaluates students' mastery of key reading comprehension skills including character analysis, plot structure, literary devices, and genre identification. Students must demonstrate deep understanding of character development by analyzing Dave's personality traits and their impact on plot progression, identify examples of foreshadowing and suspense techniques, and recognize characteristics of realistic fiction. The quiz also tests students' ability to sequence major story events, distinguish between literal and figurative language, analyze setting's influence on conflict, and apply vocabulary in context. To succeed, students need strong inferential reasoning skills, knowledge of literary terminology and devices, understanding of narrative structure, and the ability to analyze how various story elements work together to create meaning and emotional impact. Created by Melanie Coughlin, an English teacher in the US who teaches grade 7. This comprehensive assessment serves multiple instructional purposes in the middle school English classroom, functioning effectively as a summative assessment following complete study of the text, a review tool before unit tests, or homework to reinforce close reading skills. The quiz's multi-faceted approach makes it valuable for formative assessment, allowing teachers to identify specific areas where students need additional support in literary analysis or vocabulary development. The inclusion of grammar questions targeting subject-verb agreement provides integrated language arts practice. Teachers can use individual question sets for targeted instruction—the sequencing questions work well for plot analysis lessons, while the figurative language section reinforces literary device identification. This assessment aligns with Common Core standards RL.7.1 (citing textual evidence), RL.7.2 (determining themes), RL.7.3 (analyzing story elements), RL.7.4 (determining word meanings), and L.7.1 (demonstrating command of grammar conventions).
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
What aspect of Dave’s personality most affects the plot of the story?
He wants to fit in.
He likes to work out.
He likes to go to parties.
He wants to be an athlete.
Tags
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.5.3
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
2 What change in Dave leads to the story’s resolution?
He starts going to parties.
He starts wearing nice clothes.
He stops caring what people think.
He stops doing nice things for others.
Tags
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.5.3
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is an example of foreshadowing?
The author compares Dave’s layers of clothing to a male girdle.
The author explains why Dave was given a nickname by his friends.
The author hints that Dave will start wearing more and more clothing.
The author reveals Dave’s activities during Dave’s holiday break from school.
Tags
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.5.5
CCSS.RL.9-10.5
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
Which scene creates a feeling of suspense for the reader?
Dave feels anxious as he talks to the girl at the party.
Dave accidentally wears two shirts under his rugby shirt.
Dave constantly weighs himself to see if he is getting any bigger.
Dave starts doing pushups and curling free weights in the evenings.
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CCSS.RI.1.1
CCSS.RI.2.1
CCSS.RI.3.1
CCSS.RL.2.1
CCSS.RL.3.1
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
Which detail shows that this piece of literature is an example of realistic fiction?
The story includes a clear conflict and resolution.
The story includes elements that could happen in everyday life.
The story includes dialogue between main and minor characters.
The story includes a lesson that can be applied to the lives of the readers.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
Which of these elements helps identify this selection as realistic fiction?
The main character with an internal conflict
The first-person point of view
The recognizable setting
The positive ending
Tags
CCSS.RL.7.3
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
Read this sentence about the story:
His layers of clothing makes him sweat.
What change needs to be made in this sentence?
Change makes to make
Change layers to layer
Change clothing to clothings
No change needs to be made.
Tags
CCSS.RF.3.3B
CCSS.RF.3.3C
CCSS.RF.3.3D
CCSS.RF.4.3A
CCSS.RF.5.3A
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