Vocab
Two students describe the same argument differently because each experienced it from a different point of view. What vocabulary word best explains this?
Perspective
This root means “look or see.”
What is spect?
Topic or Theme? “Judging others”
Topic
This is the main reason the narrator keeps coming to the gym even though the older players do not welcome him.
What is to improve his basketball skills / learn from better players?
Conversation, exchange, discussion, consequence. Which vocabulary word does not belong with the others?
Consequence
Jalen says, “I never left the classroom.” The teacher checks the camera and sees Jalen walking into the hallway. The evidence does this to Jalen’s statement.
The root dict means this.
What is say or speak?
At first, the narrator believes Sofía is mean and frightening mainly because of what other people have said. What lesson begins to develop from this?
You should not judge someone based only on what others say?
After Dante tells the narrator to leave, the narrator starts walking toward the door but does this instead of leaving.
False. Basketball is a topic/subject, not a theme.
A student writes: “My perspective was getting detention after I broke the rule.” Which vocabulary word should replace perspective?
Consequence
After ignoring his project for two weeks, Amir has to complete the entire assignment the night before it is due. His stressful night is best described as this.
A Consequence
The roots sequ / secu mean this.
What is follow?
The narrator’s opinion of Sofía changes after actually spending time with her. What theme does this change support?
Getting to know someone can change your perspective of them
Complete the theme statement: Opportunities do not always come to you; sometimes you must ________.
What is take action / create them for yourself?
Which pair has the strongest relationship? A) dialogue & conversation B) consequence & opinion C) contradict & agree D) perspective & result
A — dialogue & conversation
“I cannot believe you told her!” Nia shouted. “She deserved to know,” Marcus replied. What vocabulary term describes the quoted exchange rather than the disagreement itself?
Break apart contradict. What do contra and dict mean?
What are against + say/speak?
Which is the BEST theme statement? A) Old people enjoy piano. B) Neighbors should spend time together. C) First impressions can be misleading. D) Learning music takes practice.
C — First impressions can be misleading.
The narrator almost leaves the gym after Dante embarrasses him. What decision helps develop the theme of perseverance?
turning around and insisting that he wants to play?
TRUE or FALSE: Two people can have different perspectives without contradicting each other.
True
Ava believes the new school rule is unfair because students lose free time. Her teacher believes it is helpful because students complete more work. Identify the vocabulary word AND explain why it applies.
Perspective - they have different ways of viewing the same situation.
The word dialogue contains two roots. Name both roots AND their meanings.
What are dia = across/through and log = speech/word?
At the beginning, the narrator avoids Sofía. Later, their interactions create a connection between them. Explain how this change develops a theme of the story.
Looking beyond assumptions can lead to unexpected relationships/connections?
Which theme is BEST supported by the narrator’s experience? A) Talent guarantees success. B) Standing up for yourself can create opportunities. C) Adults are usually right. D) Competition destroys friend
B — Standing up for yourself can create opportunities.
I am not an action. I am not a conversation. I can change depending on who is telling the story. What am I?
Perspective