Students will continue reading Esperanza Rising
Begin the day with adding detils to gaphic Organizer.
Writing- Create a heart. One for Miguel and one for Esperanza. Describe the characters using 10 nouns or adjectives.
QuickWrite:
What do you think of the word friendship? If you could design a friendship ring, how would it look like? Explain.
Vocabulary:
grotto (p.123)- A small cave
accustomed (p126) - made familiar through experience or use
shabby (p135)- worn-out and faded
propelled (p149)- caused to move forward or onward
Reading Questions:
After pg 93- Think about the words the author uses to describe Esperanza's tears. How do these words help you understand how she is feeling? How does Miguel show he is a good friend when Esperanza has this outburst?
After pg 104- What are the living conditions in the camp like? Do you think you would react more the way that Esperanza did to these conditions, or would your reaction be more like her mother's? Why?
After pg 110- How does the description "the smell bit into her senses" help you understand Esperanza's reaction to this still new place?
After pg. 117- How would you describe Isabel? How do her words and actions show she wants to befriend Esperanza?
After pg 120- Why do the women laugh at Esperanza? How might her friendships with Miguel and Isabel help Esperanza adjust to her new life?
Begin the day with adding detils to gaphic Organizer.
Writing- Create a heart. One for Miguel and one for Esperanza. Describe the characters using 10 nouns or adjectives.
QuickWrite:
What do you think of the word friendship? If you could design a friendship ring, how would it look like? Explain.
Vocabulary:
grotto (p.123)- A small cave
accustomed (p126) - made familiar through experience or use
shabby (p135)- worn-out and faded
propelled (p149)- caused to move forward or onward
Reading Questions:
After pg 93- Think about the words the author uses to describe Esperanza's tears. How do these words help you understand how she is feeling? How does Miguel show he is a good friend when Esperanza has this outburst?
After pg 104- What are the living conditions in the camp like? Do you think you would react more the way that Esperanza did to these conditions, or would your reaction be more like her mother's? Why?
After pg 110- How does the description "the smell bit into her senses" help you understand Esperanza's reaction to this still new place?
After pg. 117- How would you describe Isabel? How do her words and actions show she wants to befriend Esperanza?
After pg 120- Why do the women laugh at Esperanza? How might her friendships with Miguel and Isabel help Esperanza adjust to her new life?