Free Short Story "Seventh Grade" By Gary Soto Lesson Plan for 7th Grade Students

Topic: Short Story "Seventh Grade" by Gary Soto

Objectives & Outcomes

• Students will be able to analyze the various themes in the short story "Seventh Grade" by Gary Soto, including the importance of friendship and accepting others for who they are.

Materials

• Copies of the short story "Seventh Grade" by Gary Soto for each student
• Handouts with questions for students to answer while reading the story
• Pen or pencil for each student

Warm-up

• Have students get into small groups and play a quick round of "Pass the Ball." Each student should take a turn saying one word to describe what they think the short story "Seventh Grade" by Gary Soto is about.
• After a few minutes, have each group share their ideas with the class.

Direct Instruction

• Introduce the short story "Seventh Grade" by Gary Soto to the class.
• Read the short story aloud to the class, pausing to make any necessary clarifications.
• As the class listens, have them take notes on the main characters and events in the story.

Guided Practice

• After the short story has been read, have the class re-read it silently, this time identifying the main themes and ideas presented in the story.
• As the class reads, circulate and make sure everyone is understanding the story and identifying the main themes and ideas.
• As a class, discuss the main themes and ideas presented in the story, connecting them to the experiences of the characters.
• As a class, create a Venn diagram comparing and contrasting the main characters in the story.
• As a class, create a visual representation of the main themes and ideas presented in the story.
• As a class, write a brief response paper discussing the main themes and ideas presented in the story, and how they are reflected in the experiences of the characters.

Independent Practice

• As a class, create a short story based on their own experiences in seventh grade. -Using the main themes and ideas presented in "Seventh Grade" by Gary Soto, as well as their own experiences, have each student write a short story based on their own experiences in seventh grade.
• Have the students work independently or in small groups to complete their short stories.
• Encourage the students to use specific examples from their own experiences to support the main themes and ideas presented in their stories.
• Have the students share their short stories with the class, and discuss the main themes and ideas presented in the stories and how they are reflected in the experiences of the characters.

Closure

• Review the main themes and ideas presented in "Seventh Grade" by Gary Soto, as well as the main themes and ideas presented in the short stories created by the students.
• Discuss how the main themes and ideas presented in "Seventh Grade" by Gary Soto are reflected in the experiences of the characters in the short stories.
• Discuss how the main themes and ideas presented in "Seventh Grade" by Gary Soto and the short stories may be reflected in the experiences of the students.
• Ask the students to reflect on their own experiences in seventh grade and how they relate to the main themes and ideas presented in "Seventh Grade" by Gary Soto and the short stories.Closure
• Ask the students to share any thoughts or reflections they have on the main themes and ideas presented in "Seventh Grade" by Gary Soto and the short stories.
• Ask the students to share any thoughts or reflections they have on their own experiences in seventh grade and how they relate to the main themes and ideas presented in "Seventh Grade" by Gary Soto and the short stories.
• Ask the students to share any thoughts or reflections they have on how the main themes and ideas presented in "Seventh Grade" by Gary Soto and the short stories may be reflected in their own experiences.
• Thank the students for participating in the lesson and ask them to share any feedback they have on the lesson plan and activities.

Closure

• Thank the students for participating in the lesson and ask them to share any feedback they have on the lesson plan and activities.
• Evaluate the students' short stories and provide feedback on their understanding of the main themes and ideas presented in "Seventh Grade" by Gary Soto and how they were able to reflect these themes and ideas in their own short stories.