Today we are going to recap Grade 12 and discuss how the ending settles some of the conflicts in the story. This will help you describe how the character changes. If you can describe how the character changes, then you can infer a theme and write about it!

How does the information in Grade 12 help resolve conflicts in the story?

Not sure. That's okay! Return to the text and ask yourself, "What parts of Grade 12 relate to problem he experiences throughout the story?" Then, use those details as a starting point for your thinking!
How is the main character different in the end compared to the beginning? What is the turning point? Why is it important?

What are potential theme topics/subjects?

Which of those seem central (main) to the entire story?
What does Sherman Alexie seem to believe about [theme subject], based on the story he tells?