Instructions:

Create foldable for

“Say, Mean, Matter”

Chunk 1: Paragraph 1-12

FIRST READ

Identify Victors dilemma in Gary Soto’s short story Seventh Grade

SECOND READComplete your matrix

Say, Mean, Matter “On the way to his homeroom, Victor tried a scowl. He felt foolish, until out of the corner of his eye he saw a girl looking at him.” (Page 251, Paragraph 12)

2nd Chunk- Paragraph 13-26

FIRST READ

Focus:Underline the evidence that supports how Sota displays Victor’s affection for Teresa.

SECOND READSay, Mean, Matter“Victor lingered, keeping

his head down and staring at his desk. He wanted to leave when she did so he could bump into her and say something clever.” (Page, 252, Paragraph 17)

3rd Chunk-Paragraph 27-35

FIRST READ

Summarize in one or two sentences describing Victor’s actions.

SECOND READ

Say, Mean, Matter

“When the bell sounded, Teresa looked up, and their eyes met. She smiled sweetly and gathered her books.” (Page 253, Paragraph 35)

4th Chunk-Paragraph 36-53

FIRST READ

Focus:

Why does Victor pretend to know French?

SECOND READ

Say, Mean, Matter

“Mr. Bueller understood that the boy didn’t know French and turned away.” (Page, 254, Paragraph 48)

5th Chunk-Paragraph 54-end

FIRST READ

Focus:

How does Teresa respond to Victor’s attempt at speaking French?

SECOND READ

Say, Mean, Matter:

“The rose-bushes of shame on his face became bouquets of love.”