Esperanza Rising - Plums Chapter

Front

What happened to Mama after the dust storm?

Back

Mama couldn't stop coughing.

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Front

What did Esperanza use to calm the babies' stomachs?

Back

Esperanza fed the babies rice water.

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Front

What fruit did Esperanza feed the children?

Back

Esperanza fed the children ripe plums.

Tags

CCSS.RF.3.4C

CCSS.RF.5.4C

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.1

Front

What did Esperanza hear the doctor say about Mama?

Back

Esperanza heard the doctor say, 'If she survives,' when he was talking about Mama.

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Front

What illness does Esperanza's mother have?

Back

Esperanza's mother has Valley Fever.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RI.K.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.K.6

Front

What is Valley Fever?

Back

Valley Fever is an illness caused by a fungus that can affect the lungs.

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

Front

Why was Mama tired after the dust storm?

Back

Mama was tired from running to hide from the storm.

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Front

What can dust storms cause for people?

Back

Dust storms can cause coughing and breathing problems.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.3

CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

Front

What is rice water?

Back

Rice water is the starchy water left after boiling rice, often used to soothe stomachs.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.3

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

Front

Why are ripe plums good for children?

Back

Ripe plums are nutritious and can be a healthy snack for children.

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.9

CCSS.RI.4.8

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.6.1