Seventh grade by gary soto
Seventh grade by gary soto
Seventh grade by gary soto answer key.
Seventh Grade by Gary Soto
Gary Soto’s “Seventh Grade” is a wonderful text to begin the school year. A simple account of a boy’s first day in seventh grade, the story contains a realism that resonates with young readers.
Students connect with Victor’s emotional highs and lows making this a wonderful story for teaching literary character development.
Student Activities for Seventh Grade
Essential Questions for “Seventh Grade”
- How does Soto use direct and indirect forms of characterization?
- In what way do small events affect a person’s outlook and attitude?
- What makes “Seventh Grade” an example of realistic fiction?
- How is Victor’s school experience similar to or different from your own?
A Note about "Seventh Grade"
As a Mexican American who grew up in California, author Gary Soto bases many of his stories on his own life experiences.
While “Seventh Grade” is not strictly biographical, it draws from Soto’s memories and surroundings. Like most of Soto’s writing,