Questions For Thought Seventh Grade by Gary Soto

[Pages:3]Questions For Thought "Seventh Grade" by Gary Soto

Directions: Answer the following questions in complete sentences. Be sure to proofread your answers and be prepared to share. 1. What is Victor's true motivation for taking French class?

2. What type of face does Michael make when he greets Victor? What can we infer about Michael's character?

3. Among the topics that Michael and Victor discuss is the horror of picking grapes. What can we infer about their lifestyles?

4. During homeroom, what makes Victor think that this may be his lucky year?

5. How does Victor respond when Mr. Lucas calls on him? Why do you suppose he gives this response?

6. Where does Victor go during lunch?

7. Why does Victor raise his hand when Mr. Bueller asks if anybody knows French?

8. Describe what happens as Victor tries to bluff the class into thinking that he knows how to speak French.

9. Why do you suppose Mr. Beuller recalls a time when he dated a girl by borrowing cars? Why doesn't he reveal the truth about Victor's ability to speak French?

10. How does Victor's attitude change after Teresa asks him to tutor her?

Literary Focus Directions: Answer the questions about the following literary terms. 1. What is an exposition? What is revealed in the exposition of the story? 2. What is the complication? What events build up the story? 3. What are character motivations? What is Victor's motivation throughout the story? 4. What part of the plot is the climax? What is the climax of Seventh Grade? 5. What is the resolution? How is the story resolved?

Critical Thinking Directions: People often create false impressions to impress others. In Gary Soto's short story Seventh Grade, Victor misleads Teresa into thinking that he knows French. What is your opinion of Victor's decision? Do you feel as though he is wrong for misleading Teresa? Why or why not?

Characterization 1. What is something that Victor does that reveals something about his character? What does he do? What do we learn about his character through this action?

2. What is something Victor says that reveals something about his character? What does he say? What does this reveal about his character?

3. Give an example of someone reacting to something Victor says or does that reveals something about Victor's character?

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