Part 2: Prediction. Deciding how to âfit inâ may be one of the biggest choices kids make in 7th grade. In the story, the characters have to make c...
Part 1: Journal Entry Write at least a paragraph describing your first day of school in 7th grade. What was it like? How did you feel? What did you wonder about?
Part 2: Prediction Deciding how to “fit in” may be one of the biggest choices kids make in 7th grade. In the story, the characters have to make choices to try and fit in. Predict how you think Michael and Victor will change themselves in an effort to belong. Write at least a paragraph.
Part 5: Questions Answer and explain your answer. 1.
What does Victor do when Mr. Bueller asks if anyone knows French? Why does he behave this way?
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Why does Victor’s friend, Michael Torres, decide to scowl at everyone?
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What is similar about Michael’s scowling and Victor’s pretending to speak French?
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How does Victor feel about Teresa? Provide at least one example from the story that explains why you think this (other than Victor pretending to speak French).
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How does Mr. Bueller help Victor and what motivates him to act in this way?
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What type of impression do Victor, Michael, and even Mr. Bueller want to make on the other characters?
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How do these impressions prevent the other characters from seeing Victor’s, Michael’s, and Mr. Bueller’s real selves?
Part 6: Plot Mix-Up Put the plot back in order. _____ 8. Teresa says, “Hi, Victor.” _____ 9. Victor goes to the metal shop, then biology. _____ 10. Victor pretends to speak French in French class. _____ 11. Teresa compliments Victor on his ability to speak French. _____ 12. Victor checks out French textbooks from the library. _____ 13. Victor picks up his school schedule. _____ 14. Victor accidentally uses Teresa’s name as an example of a noun in English class. _____ 15. Victor lingers after the bell in homeroom, hoping to bump into Teresa. Part 7: Short Answer. Give a detailed explanation using complete sentences. The length should be a minimum of a paragraph (5 sentences). Use specific details from the story. 16. What do you think will happen during Victor’s second day of school?
