Exploring Seventh Grade Themes in Gary Soto's Read Aloud

What is the genre of the story 'Seventh Grade' by Gary Soto?

• Fantasy

• Historical Fiction

• Science Fiction

• Realistic Fiction

Why did Victor choose French as his elective?

• He was already fluent in French.

• He wanted to travel to France someday.

• He thought it would be an easy class.

• He wanted to impress his parents.

What does 'raza style' mean in the context of Victor and Michael's greeting?

• A formal handshake

• A greeting between Mexican American friends

• A secret handshake

• A traditional French greeting

What did Michael believe about scowling?

• It made him look serious.

• It made him look handsome.

• It made him look friendly.

• It made him look intelligent.

What subject did Victor find most challenging?

• English

• Math

• Social Studies

• French

What did Victor do during lunch to try to see Teresa?

• He went to the library.

• He moved to a table near her.

• He practiced scowling.

• He sat with Michael and talked.

What did Mr. Bueller say to the class at the beginning of the French lesson?

• Bonjour

• Salut

• Hola

• Hello

How did Victor try to impress Teresa in French class?

• By helping her with her homework

• By pretending to speak French

• By answering all the questions correctly

• By sitting next to her

What was Mr. Bueller's reaction when he realized Victor didn't know French?

• He scolded Victor.

• He laughed at Victor.

• He asked Victor to leave the class.

• He ignored it and continued the lesson.

What did Victor do after his embarrassing moment in French class?

• He apologized to Teresa.

• He checked out French textbooks from the library.

• He decided to drop the class.

• He asked Mr. Bueller for extra help.