DQ Vignette 34-37

Why is Esperanza ashamed to drive by the homes where her father works? (Bums in the Attic)

• It makes her/ her family bored

• It makes her/ her family argue every time

• It makes her/ her family too happy about a new house

• It makes her/ her family look desperate

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

Why does Esperanza say she will be happy to tell people there are bums in the attic? (Bums in the Attic)

• Because she has a perfect memory

• Because she knows all of the bums on Mango Street

• Because she will not be ashamed of who she was/ people like her

• Because she wants to be just like the rich people on the hill

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

How does Esperanza describe herself? (Beautiful & Cruel)

• Sweet and kind

• Ugly and alone

• Happy and uplifting

• Beautiful and Jealous

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.K.6

How is Nenny different from Esperanza? (Beautiful & Cruel)

• She is pretty, Esperanza is not

• She is mean, Esperanza is kind

• She is loud, Esperanza is quiet

• She is mature, Esperanza is not

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What does Esperanza say Nenny can do because she is pretty? (Beautiful & Cruel)

• She can pick and choose her future/ partner

• She can find a husband and have a baby before she is 20

• She can make more friends than Esperanza can

• She can be left alone more easily

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.K.6

What does Mama say about Esperanza's appearance? (Beautiful & Cruel)

• Esperanza should be jealous of Nenny's looks

• Esperanza should go get a haircut and some new clothes

• Esperanza will get prettier when she is older

• Esperanza can be friends with Sally once they are old enough

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RI.K.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Who does Esperanza want to become? (Beautiful & Cruel)

• Someone kinds and helpful

• Someone evil and dangerous

• Someone beautiful and cruel

• Someone angry and vicious

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Why would Esperanza want to be beautiful and cruel ? (Beautiful & Cruel)

• She would become and actress more easily

• She would be the one with power, not men

• Her friends all want to be beautiful and cruel when they grow up

• To make fun of Sally later

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

How does Esperanza plan to become a beautiful and cruel person? (Beautiful & Cruel)

• By being polite, but also impolite

• By being rich, and by buying a boat

• By being kind, but sure of herself

• By being confident, but rude

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

How is Mama similar to Ruthie (from "Edna's Ruthie")? (Smart Cookie)

• They both prefer solitude over family interactions.

• They are both married mothers with 4 kids

• They both can never bring themselves to go back to college

• They both turned down opportunities when they were young

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3