From Esperanza Rising

How do paragraphs 4 and 11 contribute to the overall structure of the story?

• They suggest that Esperanza and her mother are going to have to rely on strangers to thrive in their new homeland.

• They help develop the idea that Esperanza and her mother have a very close and comfortable relationship.

• They suggest that Esperanza and her mother are looking forward to learning about the customs in their new homeland.

• They help develop the idea that Esperanza and her mother are experiencing life in a completely different way than they have in the past.

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

In paragraph 8, what is revealed about Carmen when she says, “I am poor, but I am rich.”?

• She values kindness over possessions.

• She thinks possessions bring nothing but trouble.

• She knows that there are people with less money.

• She believes that she will eventually have enough money.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Which TWO sentences BEST support the meaning behind Carmen saying "I am poor, but I am rich."?

• “Carmen listened and made clucking noises like one of her hens, as if she understood Mama’s and Esperanza’s problems.” (paragraph 10)

• “Then Mama, Hortensia, and Carmen hugged as if they had been friends forever.” (paragraph 16)

• “Carmen gave Mama two chickens, in an old shopping bag that she tied with string.” (paragraph 15)

• “They watched Carmen greet her waiting children, several of the little ones scrambling into her arms.” (paragraph 18)

• “The people turned their backs on the begging woman but Carmen walked over and gave her a coin and some tortillas from her bag.” (paragraph 19)

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CCSS.RF.5.4C

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.2

In paragraph 9, what is the most likely reason Mama cries?

• She is sad to have met someone as poor as Carmen.

• She is deeply affected by how Carmen views the world.

• She is missing her own family and rose gardens back at home.

• She is frustrated that she cannot offer more to those less fortunate.

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CCSS.RF.5.4C

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.1

What is the meaning of the word “intimate” in paragraph 10?

• private

• formal

• boring

• sincere

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

Which statement best describes Esperanza in this story?

• She is excited about starting over somewhere new.

• She is angry that her mother has made her move.

• She is grateful that she has loved ones with her.

• She is confused by the new experiences in her life.

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CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

Which details from the story best develop the difference in Esperanza’s old life compared to her new one?

• “four days and nights” in paragraph 1 compared to “after a few thoughtful moments” in paragraph 9

• “Mama tried not to smile” in paragraph 12 compared to “Esperanza ignored Mama’s comment” in paragraph 13

• “tiny russet feathers floated around the car” in paragraph 1 compared to “finely dressed in clothes like the ones that used to hang in Esperanza’s and Mama’s closets” in paragraph 9

• “hugged as if they had been friends forever” in paragraph 16 compared to “he sat next to Esperanza, near the window” in paragraph 18

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CCSS.RF.5.4C

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.1

In paragraph 24, what does the word “complexions” mean?

• rules

• skin colors

• expressions

• personality traits

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CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4