Seventh Grade & Oranges MCAP

How does Victor’s behavior in paragraphs 10 and 11 of the passage from

“Seventh Grade” contribute to the development of the plot?

• by explaining that Teresa admires people who know more than one language

• By highlighting that Mr. Bueller is purposefully trying to embarrass Victor

• by suggesting that Victor is surprised to have to demonstrate his language skills

• by showing that Victor misunderstands what Mr. Bueller is asking the class

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

In paragraph 19 of the passage from “Seventh Grade,” what does the word "sheepishly" indicate about Victor? Which part of the text displays how Victor was acting "sheepishly"?

• He is feeling very foolish because in the text it says “. . . he wished he could start his life over.” (paragraph 18)

• He is hoping for assistance because in the text it says “He stared at the board. . . .” (paragraph 18)

• He is afraid of being late because in the text it says “. . . had to return for his math book.” (paragraph 19)

• He is not seeing clearly because in the text it says “Mr. Bueller looked at Victor. . . .” (paragraph 20)

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CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Which statement best identifies the difference between Victor’s and Mr. Bueller’s

perspectives in the passage from “Seventh Grade”?

• Victor does not take learning French seriously, but Mr. Bueller is focused on his work as a teacher

• Victor believes his responses to Mr. Bueller are convincing, but Mr. Bueller is not amused by the incorrect replies

• Victor thinks he has disappointed Mr. Bueller, but Mr. Bueller knows Victor is a good student

• Victor is nervous that Mr. Bueller will reveal the truth, but Mr. Bueller sympathizes with Victor

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

Read lines 51 through 53 of the poem “Oranges.”

I peeled my orange

That was so bright against

The gray of December

How does the imagery in these lines contribute to the meaning of the poem?

• A It highlights the awkwardness the speaker and the girl feel.

• B It emphasizes the speaker’s concerns about the weather.

• C It contrasts the outdoor setting to that inside the drugstore.

• D It reinforces the speaker’s joy that the outing is going well.

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CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.8.10

Which theme is explored in both the passage from “Seventh Grade” and the

poem “Oranges”?

• Helping someone avoid feeling ashamed is a powerful act of kindness because of the following evidence: “Oh please, don’t say anything, Victor pleaded with his eyes.” (paragraph 20, from “Seventh Grade”) AND "and held them, knowing/Very well what it was all/About.” (lines 40 through 42, "Oranges")

• Young people often make mistakes that can affect their lives for years to come because of the following evidence: Victor was forced to sit near the front, a few desks away from Teresa, while Mr. Bueller wrote French words on the chalkboard.” (paragraph 4, from “Seventh Grade”) AND “A dog barked at me, until/She came out pulling/At her gloves,” (lines 12 through 14, "Oranges")

• It is wrong to deceive other people for any reason because of the following evidence: “Victor raised his hand, wanting to impress Teresa.” (paragraph 10, from “Seventh Grade”) AND "turned to the candies/Tiered like bleachers, /And asked what she wanted—” (lines 25 through 27, "Oranges")

• None of the above

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CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RI.6.7

With which two ideas would the author of the passage and the speaker of the

poem most likely agree?

• It is important for young people to learn to manage money.

• Young people have to be able to laugh at themselves.

• Many adults remember how difficult it is to be young.

• Some small offenses are harmless and forgivable.

• People often have trouble knowing how they really feel

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CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

CCSS.RL.8.7