Esperanza Rising S6 L3

Open Ended

Describe a time when you noticed figurative language in a story or poem. How did it help you understand the theme or message of the text?

Multiple Choice

Why is it important to understand how figurative language can develop the theme of a text?

• Because it helps readers appreciate the author's style and deeper meaning

• Because it makes the story longer

• Because it is required for all stories

• Because it is only used in poetry

Open Ended

How does Miguel surprise Esperanza?

Open Ended

How does Miguel surprise Esperanza? Why do you think he decided to do this? Be sure to provide details and dialogue from the text to support your answer.

Open Ended

How do the big metaphors in this novel show up again in this last chapter? Why do you think Pam Munoz Ryan did this?

Open Ended

How does the big metaphor of the heartbeat of the earth show up again in this last chapter? Why do you think Pam Munoz Ryan included this metaphor?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the best example of a universal theme statement?

• The fear of losing Mama motivated Esperanza to be the caretaker of her family.

• Losing someone

• Losing someone can change a person’s perspective and priorities.

• Esperanza learns to be strong after losing her father.

Open Ended

Choose one of the big metaphors that shows up in the last chapter of the novel. Consider what this metaphor shows about what Esperanza has learned. How does the metaphor develop a theme of the novel?

Open Ended

How does the process of supporting a claim with evidence, as described in the instructions, help strengthen your argument in writing?

Multiple Choice

What steps should you follow to write a draft paragraph that supports a claim using evidence?

• Write a topic sentence, introduce evidence, integrate evidence, explain how evidence supports the point.

• Start with a quotation, write a conclusion, summarize the paragraph, add a topic sentence.

• Write only your opinion, add unrelated evidence, skip explanations, use only one sentence.

• Begin with a question, list three facts, end with a personal story, avoid quotations.

Open Ended

What questions do you still have about how figurative language contributes to the theme of a text?

Open Ended

How can figurative language help develop the theme of a text? Provide an example from 'Esperanza Rising' or another text you have read.