"The Scholarship Jacket" Review

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What is a theme statement?

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A central message a story communicates AND a general statement about life or people.

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Where is the setting of "The Scholarship Jacket"?

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A middle school in Texas.

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What does 'dismay' mean?

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Distress caused by trouble or something unexpected.

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Does third person omniscient point of view use the pronoun 'I'?

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False.

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What is Marta's grandfather's occupation?

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A farm worker.

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What is the main theme of "The Scholarship Jacket"?

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The importance of integrity and standing up for what is right.

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Who is the protagonist in "The Scholarship Jacket"?

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Marta.

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What does the scholarship jacket symbolize?

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Achievement and recognition for hard work.

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What conflict does Marta face in the story?

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She faces discrimination and challenges in receiving the scholarship jacket.

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What lesson does Marta learn by the end of the story?

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The value of honesty and self-respect.