1. Tuesday, September 29 th  Good morning, class. You do not have to write these questions down, but please respond to them in your notebook. Before you do this, turn in your homework into your period’s bin. How do we feel about Victor at the end of the story?

2. Tuesday, September 29 th  Good morning, class. You do not have to write these questions down, but please respond to them in your notebook. Before you do this, turn in your homework into your period’s bin. What is perspective? What is an impression? How can someone make a false impression?

3. Today’s Enduring Understanding and Essential Question  Authors use actions, conversations, thoughts, physical appearances, and the views of others for characterization (the process of creating and developing a character)  How does Gary Soto characterize, not only his main character, Victor, but also the minor characters of Michael, Teresa, and Mr. Bueller?

4. Today you will:  Reread “Seventh Grade” individually  Work collaboratively  Gain a better understanding of characterization through a group activity

5. Closing Discussion Question  How do we feel about the character of Victor at the end of the story?