Which Part of Plot?
The most intense part of a story is called the ___
Climax
"I didn't know you knew French!"
Teresa
What do we call WHERE and WHEN a story takes place?
Setting
What do you call the part of plot where tension steadily increases?
Rising Action
A character's struggle or problem is called the ______.
Conflict
Victor decides he's going to like Seventh Grade.
Resolution
"Frenchie oh wewe gee in September"
Victor
On which important day is the story set?
First Day of School
True or False: Rising Action is the longest part of plot.
True
Where did Michael learn to scowl?
Magazines
The characters are introduced in the ___
Exposition
"Tres bien. Parlez-vous francais?"
Mr. Bueller
What city in California does the story take place?
Fresno, California
What happens when Victor first talks to Teresa after homeroom?
He foolishly says, "Yeah, that's me"
Who is the author of "Seventh Grade"? (First AND Last name)
Gary Soto
Mr. Bueller stays quiet while Teresa and Victor are talking.
Falling Action
"How come you're making a face?"
Victor
Name 2 details about Fresno that are referred to in the story.
Options:
1. grape picking / wine
2. large population of Mexican-Americans
3. hot summers
What comes first: Victor bumps into Teresa after homeroom OR Victor looks for Teresa at lunch.
Homeroom
What 2 languages did Victor already know?
Spanish and English
"Great rosebushes of red bloomed on Victor's cheeks"
Climax
"Spanish. I ain’t so good at it, even if I’m Mexican."
Michael
What decade was the story written in: 1980s, 1990s, 2000s, or 2010s?
1990s (1995!)
In what class does Victor accidentally blurt out Teresa's name?
English class
When/How did Victor first meet Teresa?
catechism class (religion class)