“Seventh Grade” by Gary Soto
THIS PROJECT IS AT LEAST 50 POINTS!
On a large piece of poster paper, create a plot shape for the story.
GOOD: Neatly draw a mountain shape.
BETTER: Neatly draw something different that has the same shape as a mountain.
BEST: Neatly draw a plot shape that MATCHES something IN THE STORY.
- Label titles for each part of the mountain.
- Include details from the story, “Seventh Grade”. HINT: Use bullets.
- 1 or 2 bullets for Exposition
- 2 or 3 bullets for Rising Action
- 1 for Climax
- 1 or 2 for Falling Action
- 1 for Resolution
- You must write complete sentences for each bullet.
- Spelling counts.
- Neatness counts.
- Color
HINT: You must do a rough draft on loose leaf first if you want full points! (That was today’s bell work.)
BONUS: Only the VERY BEST posters will be put on display in the hallway. If yours is chosen, you will automatically earn +5 extra credit and be allowed to choose any ticket. Take your time and do your best work.