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“Seventh Grade” by Gary Soto

“Seventh Grade” by Gary Soto. Vocabulary and Literary Elements Power Point. Elective (n) – an optional academic course or subject. He was handed a packet of papers and a computer card on which he listed his one elective . pg. 21. www.nataliedee.com.

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“Seventh Grade” by Gary Soto

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  1. “Seventh Grade”by Gary Soto Vocabulary and Literary Elements Power Point

  2. Elective (n) – an optional academic course or subject He was handed a packet of papers and a computer card on which he listed his one elective. pg. 21 www.nataliedee.com

  3. Scowl (v) – to look angry by drawing the eyebrows together and frowning He scowled and let his upper lip quiver. pg. 22 www.etftrends.com.com

  4. Quiver (v) – to shake with a slight, rapid movement He scowled and let his upper lip quiver. pg. 22 www.thundafunda.com

  5. Ferocity(n) – extreme fierceness; intensity His teeth showed along with the ferocity of his soul. pg. 22

  6. Conviction (n) – a strong belief, assuredness Umm, he thought, maybe it does work. He scowled with greater conviction. pg. 23 www.simplyshirtsinc.com

  7. Linger - (v) to continue to stay; delay leaving • Only Teresa lingered, talking with the homeroom teacher. pg. 23 www.do2learn.com

  8. Trudge - (v) to walk heavily; plod As he trudged to English, he practiced scowling. pg. 23 http;//img.tfd.com

  9. Portly - (adj) stout or overweight In English, they reviewed the parts of speech. Mr. Lucas, a portly man, waddled down the aisle, asking, “What is a noun?” clipart

  10. Bluff - (v) to mislead or deceive He tried to bluff his way out by making noises that sounded French. pg. 24 www.thesignkid.com

  11. Sheepishly – (adv.) with a bashful or embarrassed look He looked sheepishly at the teacher, who was erasing the board, then widened his eyes in terror at Teresa who stood in front of him. www.rsvp-books.com

  12. About the Author • Gary Soto • Born in 1952 • Grew up in Fresno, California in a Mexican-American community • Writes poems, essays, and novels • He also teaches and has won many awards www,umich.edu

  13. Point of View – the perspective of the one telling the story 1st Person – narrator is the character in the story -- Look for pronouns – I, me, we, us www.barnesandnoble.com

  14. Point of View – the perspective of the one telling the story 2nd person – narrator tells story to someone • Look for pronoun – you www.barnesandnoble.com

  15. Point of View – the perspective of the one telling the story 3rd person – narrator is not a character -- Look for pronouns – he, she, it , they, them • 3rd person omniscent– narrator relates to the thoughts, feelings, and actions of ALL characters • 3rd person limited – narrator tells what ONE person think, feels, and observes

  16. Theme • Theme: Central meaning or dominant idea in a literary work or piece of writing.

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