“seventh grade” by gary soto
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“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. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
“Seventh Grade”by Gary Soto
Vocabulary and Literary ElementsPower Point
Elective (n) – an optional academic course or subject
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He was handed a packet of papers and a computer card on which he listed his one elective. pg. 21
Scowl (v) – to look angry by drawing the eyebrows together and frowning
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He scowled and let his upper lip quiver. pg. 22
Quiver (v) – to shake with a slight, rapid movement
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He scowled and let his upper lip quiver. pg. 22
Ferocity (n) – extreme fierceness; intensity
His teeth showed along with the ferocity of his soul. pg. 22
Conviction (n) – a strong belief, assuredness
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Umm, he thought, maybe it does work. He scowled with greater conviction. pg. 23
Linger - (v) to continue to stay; delay leaving
• Only Teresa lingered, talking with the homeroom teacher. pg. 23
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Trudge - (v) to walk heavily; plodAs he trudged to English, he practiced scowling. pg. 23
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Portly - (adj) stout or overweightIn English, they reviewed the parts of speech. Mr. Lucas, a portly man, waddled down the aisle, asking, “What is a noun?”
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Bluff - (v) to mislead or deceiveHe tried to bluff his way out by making noises that sounded French. pg. 24
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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.
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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
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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
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Point of View – the perspective of the one telling the story
2nd person – narrator tells story to someone• Look for pronoun – you
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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
Theme
• Theme: Central meaning or dominant idea in a literary work or piece of writing.