Understanding Themes in Esperanza Rising

The video tutorial continues reading 'Esperanza Rising', focusing on chapters 11 and 12. It discusses Esperanza's concerns about deportations and discrimination, particularly regarding her friend Marta and the unfair treatment of Mexicans. The lesson includes a focus question on how hope motivates characters, vocabulary words like 'prejudice' and 'irrigation', and an analysis of Esperanza's challenges. The video also highlights Esperanza's frustration with the discrimination faced by her community and her argument with Miguel about their life in the United States.

What activity does the teacher start with in the lesson?

• A spelling test

• A science experiment

• A math quiz

• A fill-in-the-blank summary

What does Esperanza worry about after learning about deportations?

• Her job security

• Marta's safety

• Her education

• Her family's safety

Why is Isabelle excited about becoming the queen of the third grade?

• She wants to win a prize

• She wants to be a leader

• She wants to be popular

• She wants to wear a crown of flowers

What does the term 'prejudice' mean as introduced in the lesson?

• A system to water land

• An opinion based on beliefs without facts

• A person with more rights

• An opinion based on facts

What is Esperanza's job in the asparagus fields?

• Planting seeds

• Harvesting corn

• Watering plants

• Packing asparagus

Why is Esperanza upset about the new camp for people from Oklahoma?

• They have better amenities

• They have more jobs

• They have more land

• They have more food

What happened to Miguel at his job on the railroad?

• He was transferred

• He was fired

• He was promoted

• He was given a raise

What does Esperanza accuse Miguel of during their argument?

• Being too hopeful

• Not standing up to discrimination

• Not working hard enough

• Being too aggressive

What does Miguel believe about his opportunities in the United States?

• He will always be a second class citizen

• He has a small chance to become more

• He has no chance to succeed

• He should return to Mexico