{"product_id":"seventh-grade-by-gary-soto-short-story-presentation-assignments-and-activities","title":"Seventh Grade by Gary Soto Short Story Presentation, Assignments, and Activities","description":"\u003cdiv data-offset-key=\"61qh3-0-0\" data-editor=\"8u0po\" data-block=\"true\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"61qh3-0-0\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"61qh3-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-text=\"true\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eTeach Seventh Grade by Gary Soto using this complete, ready-to-use lesson and activities bundle. This engaging Seventh Grade short story bundle includes everything you need to guide students through close reading, discussion, and creative response. Through analysis questions and interactive assignments, students explore theme, conflict, characterization, humor, and figurative language while making meaningful connections to Victor’s relatable middle school experiences during his first day of seventh grade. This comprehensive short story resource gives you everything you need to help students develop a deeper understanding of Seventh Grade by Gary Soto. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eIncluded in the Seventh Grade by Gary Soto Short Story Resource:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e➡️ \u003cstrong\u003eSeventh Grade Presentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Guide students through all stages of the lesson with this 34-slide PowerPoint presentation that includes:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul data-offset-key=\"3tik4-0-0\" class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-ul\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-offset-key=\"3tik4-0-0\" data-editor=\"8u0po\" data-block=\"true\" class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-unorderedListItem public-DraftStyleDefault-reset public-DraftStyleDefault-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-listLTR\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"3tik4-0-0\"\u003eBackground information on Gary Soto and his writing\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-offset-key=\"3tik4-0-0\" data-editor=\"8u0po\" data-block=\"true\" class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-unorderedListItem public-DraftStyleDefault-reset public-DraftStyleDefault-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-listLTR\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"3tik4-0-0\"\u003ePre- and post-reading discussion questions\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-offset-key=\"3tik4-0-0\" data-editor=\"8u0po\" data-block=\"true\" class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-unorderedListItem public-DraftStyleDefault-reset public-DraftStyleDefault-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-listLTR\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"3tik4-0-0\"\u003eLiterary focus on theme, conflict, characterization, humor, and figurative language\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-offset-key=\"3tik4-0-0\" data-editor=\"8u0po\" data-block=\"true\" class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-unorderedListItem public-DraftStyleDefault-reset public-DraftStyleDefault-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-listLTR\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"3tik4-0-0\"\u003eNotes on internal vs. external conflict\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-offset-key=\"3tik4-0-0\" data-editor=\"8u0po\" data-block=\"true\" class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-unorderedListItem public-DraftStyleDefault-reset public-DraftStyleDefault-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-listLTR\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"3tik4-0-0\"\u003eGuided analysis prompts and discussion support\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cfigure data-offset-key=\"bt017-0-0\" data-editor=\"8u0po\" data-block=\"true\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-offset-key=\"2rg5o-0-0\" data-editor=\"8u0po\" data-block=\"true\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"2rg5o-0-0\"\u003e➡️ \u003cstrong\u003eSeventh Grade Vocabulary Matching Game:\u003c\/strong\u003e Help students practice key vocabulary from the story using context clues in an interactive, game-style activity that reveals a mystery word once students have correctly matched up vocabulary and definitions.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cfigure data-offset-key=\"cks44-0-0\" data-editor=\"8u0po\" data-block=\"true\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-offset-key=\"3od9f-0-0\" data-editor=\"8u0po\" data-block=\"true\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"3od9f-0-0\"\u003e➡️ \u003cstrong\u003eSeventh Grade Reading Analysis Questions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Help students analyze the text more deeply with these text-based questions on theme, character motivation, conflict, and more. A teacher answer key is included for easy review or discussion.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cfigure data-offset-key=\"6vsod-0-0\" data-editor=\"8u0po\" data-block=\"true\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-offset-key=\"311k8-0-0\" data-editor=\"8u0po\" data-block=\"true\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"311k8-0-0\"\u003e➡️ \u003cstrong\u003eVideo Journal Response:\u003c\/strong\u003e After watching a short, theme-related video clip, students reflect on connections between Victor’s story and their own real-world experiences.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cfigure data-offset-key=\"c2q5l-0-0\" data-editor=\"8u0po\" data-block=\"true\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-offset-key=\"ec8u0-0-0\" data-editor=\"8u0po\" data-block=\"true\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"ec8u0-0-0\"\u003e➡️ \u003cstrong\u003eConflict Analysis Activity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Students examine Victor’s internal and external conflicts using a structured graphic organizer to better understand how tension drives the story.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cfigure data-offset-key=\"af4l7-0-0\" data-editor=\"8u0po\" data-block=\"true\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-offset-key=\"7rn50-0-0\" data-editor=\"8u0po\" data-block=\"true\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"7rn50-0-0\"\u003e➡️ \u003cstrong\u003ePlot Diagram Activity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Students strengthen their understanding of story structure by completing a plot diagram to track exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cfigure data-offset-key=\"cpk68-0-0\" data-editor=\"8u0po\" data-block=\"true\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-offset-key=\"bucgk-0-0\" data-editor=\"8u0po\" data-block=\"true\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"bucgk-0-0\"\u003e➡️ \u003cstrong\u003ePodcast Advice Assignment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Students imagine Victor calling into an advice podcast and respond as the host, offering guidance based on events and lessons from the story.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cfigure data-offset-key=\"74pcq-0-0\" data-editor=\"8u0po\" data-block=\"true\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-offset-key=\"b5eva-0-0\" data-editor=\"8u0po\" data-block=\"true\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"b5eva-0-0\"\u003e➡️ \u003cstrong\u003eSeventh Grade Theresa’s Diary Entry Writing Task:\u003c\/strong\u003e Students write a diary entry from Theresa’s perspective in the story, encouraging deeper thinking about her point of view in the story.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cfigure data-offset-key=\"dcd3t-0-0\" data-editor=\"8u0po\" data-block=\"true\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-offset-key=\"7mrkn-0-0\" data-editor=\"8u0po\" data-block=\"true\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"7mrkn-0-0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-offset-key=\"b5eva-0-0\" data-editor=\"8u0po\" data-block=\"true\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"b5eva-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"7mrkn-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-text=\"true\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-b20fba06-7fff-411f-610d-aa4ad9492813\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e➡️ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLearning French Assignment:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e Inspired by Victor’s experience in French class, students use the provided basic French vocabulary to write a short conversation in French and practice aloud with a partner.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"b5eva-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"7mrkn-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-text=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cfigure data-offset-key=\"dcd3t-0-0\" data-editor=\"8u0po\" data-block=\"true\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"7mrkn-0-0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"7mrkn-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-text=\"true\"\u003eHelp your students annotate the short 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