"Miguel's Prophecy" from Esperanza Rising

"Miguel's Prophecy" from Esperanza Rising

by Erin Andrews

​Close Reading Purpose: Create Mental Images of Characters and Events to Build Perspective

• ​​Read the introduction and make connections to the prior passages we have read in this unit.

• As we read paragraphs 1-15, underline sensory language and descriptions that create mental images.

• ​Consider what background knowledge we have built regarding author's point of view and perspective and make inferences.

​First Read: Purpose

• ​As we read paragraphs 1-15, underline sensory language and descriptions that create mental images.

Open Ended

​The first sentence of paragraph 7 says that Miguel raised his voice. What is the author showing the reader about Miguel?

​Close Reading: Describe How an Author Develops a Character's Perspective

• ​With a third person point of view, the narrator can offer an objective and all-knowing perspective of the story events. The narrator can describe the challenges and responses through the actions and words of the characters.

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• ​Remember: a character's perspective is his or her attitude toward something, or an outlook on a situation. As we read, remember to analyze how the character looks, acts, thinks, and talks.

Poll

Reread paragraphs 16-17.

Think about what the proverb Miguel quotes from Esperanza's papa and how it illustrates Miguel's point of view towards Esperanza.  What do you think the proverb, "Wait a little while and the fruit will fall into your hand," means?

• If you have patiences, you will eventually get what you want.

• Fruit will only fall if it is ripe.

• There is more than one way to get what you want.

• You should not have to wait for things if you work hard.

Open Ended

After reading "Miguel's Prophecy," describe how the author develops Miguel's perspective and how it impacts the way story events are described.  Cite specific evidence from the text to support your answer.