Exploring Themes in Short Stories

What is a common theme found in both "Seventh Grade" by Gary Soto and "The Scholarship Jacket" by Marta Salinas?

• The importance of friendship

• Overcoming personal fears

• The value of hard work and perseverance

• The impact of family relationships

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CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

In "Seventh Grade," why does Victor pretend to know French?

• To impress his teacher

• To impress Teresa

• To avoid embarrassment

• To show off to his friends

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

How does Marta's determination in "The Scholarship Jacket" reflect the theme of perseverance?

• She gives up when faced with challenges

• She works hard despite knowing she might not get the jacket

• She relies on her friends to solve her problems

• She decides not to care about the jacket

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Compare the motivations of Victor in "Seventh Grade" and Marta in "The Scholarship Jacket." What drives both characters?

• Desire for popularity

• Desire for academic success

• Desire for personal recognition

• Desire to impress someone important to them

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CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

What lesson does Victor learn by the end of "Seventh Grade"?

• Honesty is the best policy

• Hard work always pays off

• It's important to be yourself

• Friends are more important than grades

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

In "The Scholarship Jacket," what does the jacket symbolize for Marta?

• Her family's wealth

• Her academic achievements

• Her popularity at school

• Her athletic abilities

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

How do the settings of "Seventh Grade" and "The Scholarship Jacket" influence the themes of the stories?

• They highlight the importance of family

• They emphasize the challenges of adolescence

• They showcase the role of teachers

• They underline the significance of cultural heritage

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CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

CCSS.RL.7.7

What is a key difference in the themes of "Seventh Grade" and "The Scholarship Jacket"?

• One focuses on friendship, the other on family

• One emphasizes honesty, the other perseverance

• One highlights cultural identity, the other personal growth

• One centers on academic success, the other on social acceptance

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CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

Why does Marta refuse to pay for the scholarship jacket in "The Scholarship Jacket"?

• She doesn't have the money

• She believes it should be earned, not bought

• She wants to protest against the school

• She thinks the jacket is not important

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

What does Victor's experience in "Seventh Grade" teach about the theme of self-acceptance?

• Pretending to be someone else is rewarding

• Being true to oneself can lead to positive outcomes

• Changing oneself is necessary for success

• Self-acceptance is not important

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2