Esperanza Rising - Onions chapter

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What does it mean to be rich?

Back

Being rich means having a lot of money or valuable things. In 'Esperanza Rising', Esperanza feels rich because she has hope and family support.

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CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

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Who is Esperanza?

Back

Esperanza is the main character in 'Esperanza Rising'. She is a young girl who faces many challenges after her family loses their wealth.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RI.K.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.K.6

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What is El Rancho De Las Rosas?

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El Rancho De Las Rosas is the family estate of Esperanza, where she grew up and lived a life of luxury.

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CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

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What does Esperanza hope for regarding her Abuelita?

Back

Esperanza hopes that her Abuelita will arrive soon with money to help them buy a house.

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CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

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What is significant about Papa's roses?

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Papa's roses symbolize Esperanza's past life and her connection to her father, who loved to grow them.

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CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

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Why do Esperanza and Mama share a cabin?

Back

They share a cabin because the landowner only provides one cabin for each man and his family, leaving no housing for single women.

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CCSS.RF.4.4C

CCSS.RF.5.4C

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

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How does Esperanza feel about the cabin when she first sees it?

Back

Esperanza feels that the cabin reminds her of horse stables, which makes her miss her home.

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CCSS.RI.4.9

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

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What does Isabel do when she has to stay home?

Back

Isabel decides to show Esperanza around the camp instead of crying or complaining.

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CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

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What does the term 'landowner' mean?

Back

A landowner is a person who owns land, often renting it out to others.

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CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

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What is a cabin?

Back

A cabin is a small, simple house, often found in rural areas or camps.

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CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.5.4