R.3.3 Comparative Reading - Stargirl vs. Seventh Grade

How do Gary Soto and Jerry Spinelli portray the theme of self-consciousness in school?

• A. Both authors show characters who are completely confident and unbothered by others' opinions.

• B. Both authors depict characters who struggle with self-consciousness, but in different ways.

• C. Gary Soto’s character is confident, while Spinelli’s character experiences no self-doubt.

• D. Jerry Spinelli emphasizes peer acceptance, while Gary Soto doesn’t focus on how others perceive their characters.

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How do Victor from "Seventh Grade" and Stargirl from Stargirl approach their desire to fit in at school?

• A. Both characters are eager to fit in and change their behavior to be more like their peers.

• B. Neither Victor nor Stargirl care about what their peers think.

• C. Stargirl tries to hide her uniqueness to fit in, while Victor is indifferent to others' opinions.

• D. Victor actively tries to impress his classmates, while Stargirl embraces being different.

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What do the different narrative perspectives in "Seventh Grade" and Stargirl reveal about how the characters experience middle school?

• A. The third-person perspective in "Seventh Grade" shows a distance from Victor’s emotions, while the first-person perspective in Stargirl offers a deeper connection to Stargirl’s feelings.

• B. Both narratives use first-person perspectives to show the characters' internal thoughts about school.

• C. The third-person perspective in "Seventh Grade" is more detached from Victor’s experience than the first-person perspective in Stargirl, which provides direct insight into Leo’s thoughts.

• D. Both perspectives are used to show the struggles of fitting in without offering personal insights.

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In what ways do the school environments in "Seventh Grade" and Stargirl influence the behavior of the main characters?

• A. Both schools are shown as supportive environments that encourage individuality.

• B. Victor’s school encourages competition and impressing others, while Stargirl’s school pressures students to conform.

• C. Both schools are indifferent to the individuality of the students, and the environments don't impact their behavior.

• D. The environments in both stories are hostile, leading to the characters becoming withdrawn.

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How do the authors use humor in "Seventh Grade" and Stargirl to address the theme of social pressure?

• A. Both authors use humor to show how their characters easily handle social pressure.

• B. Humor is used to deflect from the emotional challenges the characters face.

• C. Neither author uses humor when addressing social pressure; both stories are serious in tone.

• D. Gary Soto uses humor to show Victor’s awkwardness, while Jerry Spinelli uses humor more subtly to highlight Stargirl’s carefree attitude.

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How does the relationship between Victor and Teresa in "Seventh Grade" compare to the relationship between Stargirl and her peers in Stargirl?

• A. Both Victor and Stargirl are openly accepted by their peers without any difficulties.

• B. Victor is eager to gain Teresa’s attention, while Stargirl is more indifferent to the attention of her peers.

• C. Stargirl seeks approval from her peers, while Victor is indifferent to Teresa’s attention.

• D. Both characters are rejected by their peers despite their efforts.

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In both "Seventh Grade" and Stargirl, how do the authors address the theme of social acceptance?

• A. Gary Soto shows that social acceptance is something to be actively sought, while Jerry Spinelli shows that it can come by being yourself, even if it means standing out.

• B. Both stories show that social acceptance is easy for middle school students.

• C. Both authors portray that trying to be accepted by peers never works out.

• D. Neither story addresses social acceptance.

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How does the interaction between Victor and his teacher in "Seventh Grade" contrast with Stargirl’s interactions with her classmates in Stargirl?

• A. Both Victor and Stargirl interact comfortably with their peers and authority figures.

• B. Victor’s interaction with his teacher is tense and awkward, while Stargirl’s interactions with her classmates are confident and carefree.

• C. Victor’s teacher tries to support him, while Stargirl’s classmates are confused by her behavior.

• D. Both characters have negative interactions with others in their schools.

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