Esperanza Rising, Las Cebollas

Referring to the toilets in the camp, the text says, "We're lucky," said Isabel solemnly. "In some camps, we had to go in ditches." What can you infer about the word, solemnly based on Isabel's comment?

• Solemnly means hopeful for the future.

• Solemnly means serious about the situation.

• Solemnly means happy about what is to come.

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CCSS.RI.4.4

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CCSS.RL.4.4

Theme is a message or lesson we can take away from the story. What is a theme and message that Mama is trying to get Esperanza to understand THE MOST early on in chapter 8, when they arrive at the camp?

• Good will always overcome evil.

• It is important to tell the truth.

• It is important to be grateful.

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

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What is Esperanza's role/job in helping the group while at the camp?

• Working on the railroad

• Watching the babies back at the camp

• Picking grapes in the fields

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RI.6.2

What is Esperanza's perspective about the camp when they first arrive?

• She doesn't think the camp is quite good enough for her or her family.

• She is thankful to have somewhere for her and family to go/stay.

• It reminds her of the lifestyle she had in Aguascalientes.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

The author writes, "The camp was quiet and even though it was late in the day, the sun was unrelenting" (p.116). What does unrelenting mean in this sentence?

• The sun was going down really fast.

• You could still feel the sun, and it was unforgiving.

• The sun seemed far away.

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CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

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CCSS.RI.6.4

At the end of the chapter, Esperanza says to Isabel, "I will tell you about how I used to live. About parties and private school and beautiful dresses....if you will teach me how to pin diapers, how to wash,..." (p.120). Thinking about this statement, has Esperanza's mindset changed about the situation, and if so, how?

• No, her mindset is the same. She still thinks that living at the camp is not good enough for her.

• Yes, her mindset has changed. She is more able to see the value in the hard work that has always been done by those who have been less fortunate than her.

• Yes, her mindset has changed. She is excited to live at the camp and work hard to do different jobs.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

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CCSS.RL.7.3

Which statement BEST tells the main idea of Ch.8, "Las Cebollas?"

• Esperanza has to take care of the babies as her job to help the group at the camp.

• Esperanza and Isabel work together. Esperanza learns how to wash diapers, and is working on learning how to sweep. Miguel does not get the job he'd hoped for at the railroad.

• Esperanza, Mama and their group arrive at the camp in California. Esperanza and Mama are faced with adjusting to a new type of life, with new jobs and responsibilities. They have to learn how to live at the camp.

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CCSS.RL.4.2

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