Text Evidence
What paragraph introduces the setting to the reader?
Paragraph 1
Who is the narrator of the story?
Martha
What two things do we learn in the exposition of a story?
Setting and Characters
What type of Conflict is character vs. character?
External Conflict
Who is the author of "The Scholarship Jacket"?
Marta Salinas
What paragraph describes the moment Martha hears her teachers arguing about who to give the scholarship jacket to?
Paragraph 4
What subjects do Mr. Boone and Mr. Schmidt teach?
Math and History
What is the rising action of "The Scholarship Jacket"?
Martha wants to earn the scholarship jacket and she overhears her teachers saying that they do not want to give it to her. They make a fee for the jacket so that she can't get the jacket.
What type of Conflict describes Martha deciding whether or not to ask her Grandpa for money for the scholarship jacket?
What is the definition of "dignity"?
a sense of pride in oneself
Find a piece of evidence that shows the change of policy with the scholarship jacket.
"there's been a change in policy this year regarding the scholarship jacket. As you know, it has always been free" (Paragraph 9)
Who does Mr. Boone want to give the scholarship jacket to?
Joann
What is the climax of "The Scholarship Jacket"?
What are ALL of the external conflicts? (3)
character vs. character
character vs. society
character vs. nature
What colors were on the scholarship jacket? What symbol was on the jacket?
Green and Gold with a large S
Find a piece of evidence that describes Martha's grandfather's values.
"He pulled out the crumbled red handkerchief that he always carried in his back pocket and wiped the sweat off of his forehead" (Paragraph 35)
What does Martha's grandfather value?
Hard Work
What is the falling action of "The Scholarship Jacket"?
Mr. Schmidt congratulates Martha about earning the jacket. Martha gets on the bus to tell her Grandpa.
Describe a character vs. character conflict in "The Scholarship Jacket".
Mr. Boone vs. Mr. Schmidt on who should get the jacket
Where does Martha's grandfather spend most of his time working?
The bean field
Find a piece of evidence that describes Martha's internal thoughts.
"The pounding in my ears drowned out the rest of the words, only a word here and there filtered through. '...Martha is Mexican... resign... won't do it'" (Paragraph 7)
How does Martha's attitude about the scholarship jacket change throughout the story?
Martha begins to realize that the scholarship jacket only matters through her hard work. When she has to pay for the jacket, it means nothing.
What is the resolution for "The Scholarship Jacket"?
Martha tells her grandfather about earning the jacket. He tells Martha that he should help his grandmother with supper.
Describe a character vs. society conflict in "The Scholarship Jacket".
The discrimination on Martha for her race and economic status for earning the scholarship jacket.
What is theme of "The Scholarship Jacket"?
Honor and hard work are more important than practical goods