States & Capitals
What is the capital of Pennsylvania?
Harrisburg
What does federal mean?
Related to the nation / country
bio
life
Who is the narrator of Esperanza Rising?
Esperanza Ortega
What is one of Charlie's hobbies
Fighting
What is the capital of California?
Sacramento
What does critical mean?
Very important
auto
self
What is one of the themes in Esperanza Rising
Perseverance through adversity
What does Charlie secretly wish for throughout the novel?
A family
What is the capital of Delaware?
Dover
What is a meteorologist?
A scientist who studies weather
chron
time
What illness spreads through the camp and makes Mama very sick?
Valley fever
Why is Howard an important friend to Charlie?
Howard helps Charlie control her anger and sticks with her unconditionally
What is the capital of Iowa?
Des Moines
careful and thoughtful when making decisions; making smart and safe choices
gram
writing
What do the crocheted blanket and Abuelita’s zigzag rows symbolize?
There are mountains and valleys or highs/lows in life.
Which character is an example of Jesus' teachings from the Sermon on the Mount (forgiveness even to those who have wronged you)
Bertha
What is the capital of Montana?
Helena
What does rash (adjective) mean?
acting too quickly without thinking about the consequences or danger
tele
distance
Why is the title Esperanza Rising important to the story’s theme?
Esperanza means hope in Spanish. This is the story of hope rising.
What message do you think the author wanted readers to learn from Charlie’s story?
Home is not just where you were born or your birth family. Home can be found with the people who love you.