Today you will be locating and then typing out the quotations that best support the reasons Malala became successful. Excerpts need to be between one to three sentences in length.
Factors (outside Malala)
Rise of Taliban
p. 63 "The Taliban struck again. . ."
p. 44 "The Radio Mullah"
p. 130 "And I didn't hear. . ."
p. 45 "The police tried to stop him. . ."
p. 75 "The Taliban want to turn girls. . ."
Her father’s influence/support
p. 84 "But when my father came. . ."
p. 14 "He was my hero. . ."
p. 185 "I am proud to say. . ."
p. 154 "When we were alone. . ."
Her father was a public speaker
p. 69 "As the school bombings continued. . ."
p. 47 "My father said. . ."
p. 65 "In the light, we find our courage again. . "
She was named “Malala”
p. 12 "I'm named . . ."
Her mom’s support
p. 76 "If she was afraid. . ."
Personality Traits (in Malala)
Brave
p. 118 "Everybody knows they will die someday. . ."
p. 153 "I tried to smile. . ."
p. 77 "We felt a responsibility. . ."
p. 119 "Malala, I told myself. . ."
Driven/Ambitious
p. 55 "I was only ten. . ."
p. 83 "They cannot stop me. I will get my education. . ."
Articulate/good speaker
p. 192 "One child, one teacher. . ."
p. 108 ". . .And when we held an election. . ."
Scholarly/loves education
p. 20 "When it was finally time. . ."
p. 61 "When a teacher appreciates you. . ."
p. 19 "My parents tell me. . ."
p. 34 "All we wanted was a chance. . ."
Feminist/passionate about education/girls education
p. 55 "I had recently done interviews. . ."
p. 81 "I'm proud to be a voice. . ."
p. 83 "They cannot stop me. . ."
p. 71 "But it feels like we are going back in time
Wise
p. 192 "One child. . .
p. 118 "Maybe we should just. . ."
Natural leader
p. 19 "Throughout my childhood. . ."
p. 72 "I spoke out to anyone who would listen. . ."
Tough
p. 134 "The first word I wrote was. . "
p. 118 "He Googled my name. . ."
p. 118 "Go ahead and shoot her. . ."
p. 135 "It was as if. . ."
Today you will read the story "Seventh Grade" by Gary Soto in the red anthology Language of Literature (page 21). You may read and listen (link for audio). Answer the comprehension questions in complete sentences.
Today you will read the story "Seventh Grade" by Gary Soto in the red anthology Language of Literature (page 21). You may read and listen (link for audio). Answer the comprehension questions in complete sentences.
Name_________________________
“Seventh Grade”
Literary Analysis: Question Support
Directions: Answer each question.
1. Recall What is the main reason Victor wants to take French?
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2. Recall How does Victor respond when Teresa talks to him after homeroom?
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3. Summarize Explain the events that happen after Victor tells Mr. Bueller that he speaks French.
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4. Compare and Contrast Write M next to the things that only Michael does. Write V next to the things only Victor does. Write B next to the things that both Michael and Victor do.
___ a. scowls all the time ___ c. pretends he can speak French
___ b. tries to impress other people ___ d. worries about what others think
How do Michael and Victor’s efforts give the story tension- and humor?
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5. Make Inferences Mr. Bueller knows that Victor cannot speak French, but he does not say anything. Write X next to the statement that best explains why Mr. Bueller keeps the truth to himself.
___ a. He is so angry with Victor he cannot speak at this time.
___ b. He is planning to embarrass Victor later in the school year.
___ c. He knows why Victor is faking and sympathizes with Victor.
Plot--A plot is what happens in a story. Look for these parts of a plot:
• The exposition introduces the characters and setting and often the conflict, or struggle between forces.
• Rising action shows how the conflict gets more complicated.
• The climax is the moment of greatest interest.
• Falling action and resolution show the outcome.
6. Analyze Plot Complete the following sentences. Refer to the plot chart above.
In the exposition, I learned that _____________________________________ .
Two things that happen during the rising action are _____________________ .
The climax of the story happens when _______________________________ .
During the falling action, _________________________________________
The resolution occurs when _______________________________________________
“Seventh Grade” by Gary Soto
Figurative Language
Figurative language is language that is not intended to be understood in a strict literal sense. Many everyday expressions are figurative. When you ask someone “to lend a hand”, you are speaking figuratively. You are asking for that person’s help. When used imaginatively, figurative language adds a dimension of meaning to speech or writing.
The term figure of speech is often used for a specific kind figurative language. Two common figures of speech are simile and metaphor. A simile uses “like” or “as” to express a comparison between two different things. A metaphor compares two unlike items or events without the use of like or as.
Example:
The bell rang for first period, and the students herded noisily through the door.
Simile or metaphor? _________________________________
Explain the comparison __________________________________________
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Example:
The rosebushes of shame on his face became bouquets of love.
Simile or metaphor? _________________________________
Explain the comparison __________________________________________
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Directions: Find two more examples of similes or metaphors in our story “Seventh Grade”. Copy the complete sentence. Explain the comparison the author intends.
1. Copy the excerpt___________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________
Explain the comparison ______________________________________________
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Is this a metaphor or a simile?___________________________________________
2. Copy the excerpt___________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________
Explain the comparison ______________________________________________
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Is this a metaphor or a simile?___________________________________________
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