Seventh Grade - Gary Soto

Victor's First Day

• Victor, a seventh grader, signs up for French hoping to impress Teresa and dreaming of France.
• His friend Michael adopts a scowling expression from GQ magazine to attract girls.
• Victor tries scowling and notices a girl looking at him.

Homeroom and English Class

• Victor is excited to be in the same homeroom as Teresa and anticipates being in more classes with her.
• In English class, when asked for an example of a person as a noun, Victor immediately says "Teresa".

Lunch and French Class Anticipation

• Victor searches for Teresa during lunch but doesn't find her until the bell rings.
• They end up in the same French class.

French Class Embarrassment

• Mr. Bueller asks if anyone knows French, and Victor raises his hand to impress Teresa.
• When asked to speak French, Victor makes up sounds, leading to embarrassment.
• Teresa surprisingly compliments Victor's French, and Mr. Bueller keeps Victor's secret.