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)
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