Create 10 to 15 footnote annotations, or explanatory notes, to define some of Boyle's more difficult language and to show students how Boyle makes an argument through storytelling. Tie your thoughts together with an introductory paragraph that prepares students to interpret Boyle's story.

In the story "seventh grade," how do victor's hopes and expectations about teresa at the beginning of the school day compare with his hopes and expectations about teresa at the end of the school day? his hopes and expectations are exactly the same at the end of the day. his hopes and expectations are completely different at the end of the day. his hopes and expectations are strengthened by the end of the day. his hopes and expectations are weakened by the end of the day.