Week of Nov. 6-10, 2017


The following questions are due on Wednesday 8th.

Chapter 9 (Las Papas)

1. What do you notice about Esperanza as she crochets Abuelita's blanket?
2. Identify why Esperanza feels like she failed Mama.
3. How is the news of Immigration related to Esperanza's fears?
4. Explain how the yarn dolls affected Isabel.
5. Elaborate on the reason Esperanza feels embarrassed to give Mama the stone.

Chapter 10 ( Los Aguacates)

1.  What memories does Esperanza associates with the healing avocado mixture?
2. Describe Esperanza's feelings when the Doctor says no visitors for Mama for a month.
3.What conclusion can you draw form Miguel's explanation to Esperanza regarding racism?
4. What similarities and differences do you notice between Esperanza's camp home and Marta's camp home?
5. What might have happened if Esperanza had not given food to the needy family

 

Week of October 30th - Nov. 3rd


The following questions are due by Wednesday Nov. 1st.


Chapter 7 (Las Almendras)

1. Summarize how the surprise affects Mama.
2. How is Miguel and Alfonso's surprise related to their journey?
3. Describe Esperanza's feelings when she asked Miguel, "Which one is yours? Which one is mine?"
4. What conclusions can you draw when Mama suggests Esperanza is old enough to bathe herself?" What conclusions can you draw from Hortensia's responses?
5. How do the jamaicas create a sense of community?
6. Explain the symbolism of the kitten. How does Martha refer to it? How does Isabel feel?
7. What do you notice about Marta and themes involving people, money, and housing?


Chapter 8 ( Las Ciruelas)

1. How would you describe Esperanza's feelings as Isabel departs for school?
2. What might you include on the list about Esperanza's babysitting troubles?
3. What facts would you select to support an argument that dust storm was dangerous?
4. Describe Mama's health after the dust storm.
5. Formulate a theory about why some people are affected by Valley Fever, but not others.
6. What conclusions can be drawn from the scary news the doctor delivers?

 

Week of October 23-26


*Questions are due Oct. 25th. Please make sure you read chapter 5 and 6, then answer the questions that are below.

Chapter 5 (Cantaloupes)

    1.    Why is Esperanza nervous at the Immigration station?    

    2.       Why are people boarding a train to return to Mexico?

    3.       Describe the San Joaquin Valley.

    4.       The author uses the character of Marta to teach us of…

    5.       What are the main points the author is making in the chapter?

Chapter 6 (Onions)

     1.       What are the reasons Esperanza dislikes her new home?

     2.       When Esperanza questions Mama about why she is happy and singing, what is Mama’s explanation?

     3.       Explain possible motives behind Esperanza’s statement to Isabel, “You see, this is only temporary. We well not be here for long.”

     4.       Esperanza has two jobs. How are the jobs related to each other?

     5.       How does Mama change in this chapter? Explain how the changes affect Esperanza.

     6.       What conclusion can you draw from the nickname “La Cenicienta! Ciderrella!” as shouted by Marth?

Week of October 16-17


This week we will be covering chapter 3 and 4.  The following are the chapter questions are due by Wednesday Oct. 18th.

Chapter 3 Los Higo
1.      Think about the setting of the story so far. What effects does the fire have on the overall impact of this chapter?
2.   How does the setting of the burned ranch contribute to establishing the conflict in the chapter?
3.    If Mama and Esperanza had stayed on the Ranch, what problems can you predict they might have?
4.    If Mama marries Tio Luis, what does he suggest for Esperanza’s future?
5.    What reason does Mama gives Tio Luis for needing a wagon? What is the real reason?
6.    What are some of the motives behind Mama deciding to leave for the United States?
7.     Based on the chapter, Mama ‘s actions are primarily motivated by….?

                                                               

Chapter 4 Las Guayabas
1.      Why can’t the women ride in the wagon just like Alfonso and Miguel?
2.    Why must the group catch the train at Zacatecas and not at Aguascalientes?
3.        When Esperanza was five years old and Miguel was eight years old, they rode in a first class train car. Contrast this first-class train ride to the current ride Esperanza’s experiences.
4.    At the Zacatecas train station, why does Esperanza tell Mama, “We cannot travel in this car”?
5.     What do you predict is in the secret packages that requires water?
6.     Does Mama’s character change in the story? If so, how is it different?
7.    Explain what Miguel means in the statement, “Those with Spanish blood, the fairest complexions in the land, are the wealthiest.”

      

Week of October 9-13

We will start reading the Esperanza Rising Novel this week.  Students are expected to read the prologue, chapter 1, and chapter 2 by Wednesday. Also, make sure that you answer the following questions on a sheet of paper by that day as well. We will NOT read in class but, we will discuss the book. There will be a quiz every Friday.



*Make sure that you answer the following questions by Wednesday.

Prologue: Aguascalientes, Mexico 1924

1. Why does Papa encourage Esperanza to lie down on the ground?
2. What does Papa say to Esperanza when she admits that she cannot hear or feel the Earth's heartbeat? Explain the meaning of the quote.
3. On page 1, Papa tells Esperanza, This whole valley breathes and lives." What does Papa mean?
4. For Esperanza, what is the significance of hearing the Earth's sounds?


Chapter 1 : Las Uvas

1.Why does Esperanza have the honor of cutting the first grape harvest?
2. what type of clothing do the cowboys wear? Why must they fully cover their skin during the harvest?
3. The first harvest is Esperanza's favorite time of year. Why?
4. Why does Esperanza associate pricking her finger on a rose thorn with "bad luck"?
5. The fact the Abuelita chooses this particular time to teach Esperanza to zigzag in crocheting suggests that the Grandmother is trying to do what?
6. What do Tio Luis and Marco deliver ti Mama? What does Alfredo and Miguel deliver?
7. Draw a diagram to answer this question. (think of a family tree type of diagram). How are the following people connected to Esperanza's family: Alfonso, Hortensia, Miguel, Tio Luis, Tio Marco?


Chapter 2: Las Papayas

1. What did Esperanza dream? How does she feel upon awakening?
2. Why is this particular day important for Esperanza?
3. Why does Esperanza avoid opening her gifts? What is happening during this time frame?
4. When Esperanza eventually does open her gifts, which one was her most favorite? Why?
5. What is the news Mama received from Tio Luis? Explain why the news is so critical?
6. Why is Tio Luis really want to marry Mama?
7. On pages 35-37, what can the reader conclude about Miguel and Esperanza from the dialogue?Give textual evidence to support this conclusion.
8. By the end of the chapter, why is Esperanza trying to "find" a dream? Give textual evidence to support your answer.




Reminders:

Monday: Fall Pictures
Tuesday:Wear Blue (Bully Prevention)
Wednesday: Wear Pink (Cancer Awareness)
Thursday:wear college/University Shirt
Friday: Wear spirit shirt/ Quiz on Esperanza Rising (prologue, chapter 1, and chapter 2)

Week of October 2-6, 2017

Wow!  This is the last week of the 1st six weeks. With this comes six weeks exams. We will be having six weeks exams this week. Make sure that you study your notes from the Interactive notebook to make sure that you do well on the exam.


Reminders:
Monday: Wear blue
Tuesday: Reading and Math six weeks test
Wednesday: History and Science six weeks exams
Thursday: Writing six weeks exams
Friday: wear spirit shirt