History - Esperanza Rising
Many people, including the characters in Esperanza Rising, migrated from Mexico to the state of ___________ to work on farms.
California
She does not like it. She does not fully understand the challenges related to not being wealthy.
__________ characterization tells the reader about a character's traits.
__________ characterization shows the readers a character's traits.
Direct characterization tells the reader about a character's traits.
Indirect characterization shows the readers a character's traits.
Irritable means:
A) Having an elegant manner or style; showing good taste
B) Easily annoyed or angered
C) To have a close and personal relationship
D) A literary device where a non-human thing is given human qualities
B) Easily annoyed or angered
Elsa appears in which Disney movie?
Frozen
What were living conditions like for immigrant farm workers like those in the story?
They were generally paid poorly, worked long hours doing physical labor, and had tough living conditions.
Why do Esperanza and Mama decide they have to leave Mexico?
Tio Luis is dangerous and will try to make their lives difficult.
Is the example below direct or indirect characterization?
Charlie checked the time on his watch for the thirteenth time, and glanced up at the door, waiting for it to open.
Indirect
A _________ system occurs when groups of people separated by class or rank, often by birth or job.
A) flashback
B) caste
C) resentment
B) caste
Which type of fish is known for not having any brain or heart?
What real historical events are factors in the story of Esperanza Rising? Name at least 1.
Mexican Revolution, Great Depression, Dust Bowl
Who are Juan and Josefina?
Juan is Alfonso's brother. Josefina is Juan's wife. They are helping Ramona, Alfonso, and Hortensia to get a job in California.
Which sentence is an example of indirect characterization?
A) The brave knight charged forward, ready for the battle ahead.
B) After the little boy fell off his bike, the kind girl rushed over to help him up.
C) The witch smiled wide and laughed at the children, enjoying their fear.
C) The witch smiled wide and laughed at the children, enjoying their fear.
What is the best definition for the word influence?
A. A strong wind that can change the path of a kite
B. The power to change or affect someone or something
C. When two things happen at the exact same time
D. A plan for how to build or fix something
B. The power to change or affect someone or something
What was the first state?
Delaware
What decade do the events of Esperanza Rising take place?
1930s
How does Ramona (Mama) act when the immigration officer gives her a hard time about entering the United States?
She stands up straight and acts very confident, letting him know that she has all her papers in order.
Take the following sentence, which is written using direct characterization, and rewrite it using indirect characterization:
As he packed his lunchbox, Edward felt both excited and nervous about starting at his new school.
Answers will vary
A literary device where a non-human thing is given human qualities
personification
Which U.S. city is known as the Windy City?
Chicago
In the Mexican caste system that existed during the time of Esperanza Rising, what group was considered the most powerful?
Those with Spanish heritage
What three ways of transportation do they take from the farm in Mexico to the farm in California?
a wagon, a train, and a truck
Write examples of direct and indirect characterization about a character getting ready for a big football game.
answers will vary
To collect or receive something (often after hard work)
A) resent
B) reap
C) influence
D) anticipate
B) reap
In what year was Youtube created?
2005