The Medicine Bag x Esperanza Rising [Guidebooks LEAP2025 G6]

In both "The Medicine Bag" and "Esperanza Rising," family plays a crucial role. Which of the following are ways family influences the characters?

• Family members provide support during difficult times.

• Family traditions shape personal values.

• Family conflicts lead to isolation.

• Family expectations create pressure to succeed.

Cultural heritage is a significant element in both stories. What are some ways this is represented?

• Through traditional practices and objects.

• By showcasing characters’ interactions with their communities.

• By highlighting the characters' desires to assimilate into mainstream culture.

• Through the characters’ experiences of loss and migration.

1. 1. Using 3-5 sentences, how would you describe Esperanza? (CERERC)

2. How does the author use narrative techniques to develop Esperanza’s character? (simile, metaphors, figurative language)

3. What details from the text support your description?

Both stories address themes of resilience in the face of adversity. Which of the following examples illustrate this theme?

• Characters overcoming personal loss.

• Characters facing societal challenges.

• Characters achieving academic success despite hardship.

• Characters working together to solve problems.

How do Martin and Esperanza each respond to the challenges they face? Which statements are true?

• Both characters initially struggle to accept their new realities.

• Both characters rely solely on their friends for support.

• Martin finds strength in his cultural heritage, while Esperanza learns to adapt to change.

• Both characters show resilience by not giving up on their dreams.

What challenge does Martin face regarding his cultural identity?

• He is embarrassed by his family's traditions.

• He struggles to honor his Native American heritage while fitting in at school.

• He does not know anything about his family's background.

• He has no interest in learning about his culture.

How does Esperanza’s family situation change throughout her story?

• They become wealthy and successful.

• They lose everything and must adapt to a new life.

• They remain unchanged despite challenges.

• They move back to Mexico.

What does Martin learn to appreciate by the end of "The Medicine Bag"?

• The importance of fitting in with friends.

• The value of his family's traditions and the medicine bag.

• The need to forget about his cultural background.

• The significance of material wealth.

In the early chapters of "Esperanza Rising," what major event affects Esperanza and her family?

• They win a large sum of money in a lottery.

• They lose their home and must move to a

• They gain a new family member.

• They start a successful business.

How does Martin’s relationship with his grandfather influence him?

• He learns to ignore his grandfather’s teachings.

• He gains a deeper appreciation for his cultural heritage through the medicine bag.

• He decides to reject all family tradition.

• He feels confused about his identity.