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 READ Complete 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)

2 nd Chunk- Paragraph FIRST READ Focus: Underline the evidence that supports how Sota displays Victor’s affection for Teresa. SECOND READ Say, 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)

3 rd Chunk-Paragraph 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)

4 th Chunk-Paragraph 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)

5 th 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.”