Esperanza Rising: Lesson 3 -Los Papayas

At the start of Chapter 3: “Las Papayas,” what does Esperanza dream about?

• She dreams about all her friends at her birthday party

• She dreams about Senior Rodrigues bringing her papayas

• She dreams about her father serenading her by singing her the birthday song

Tio Louis says that he has a _____ for her.

Record what Mama says to him.

What is Miguel planning to do now?

• He wants to go find a better job.

• He is planning on moving to the United States with his parents

• He is planning on moving to the United States by himself.

• He wants to stay with Esperanza and her family.

Match the following

• Mama

• My queen

• Abuelita

• Her heart sank and she fell into despair

• Esperanza

• Do not be afraid to start over

• Miguel

• Bad luck

What do you feel is Esperanza's biggest challenge now?