Esperanza Rising
Who is the main character?
Esperanza
What is the main idea of this paragraph:
Did you know that there are two kinds of pandas? Both types of pandas live in the high mountain forests of Asia. The better known of the two is the giant panda. The giant panda has a white coat with black legs and ears. The smaller panda looks like a cat and weighs about 10 pounds.
The main idea is...
a. There are two different kinds of pandas
b. The giant panda is more important.
c. The two pandas are very similiar.
a. There are two different kinds of pandas.
It was 8:30 on a Thursday night. Emily stared at the large empty poster on her bed. Then she looked at the stack of books about Abraham Lincoln on her desk. Emily began to cry.
Why do you think Emily is crying?
a. Emily wanted to draw a picture on the poster board but it was too late.
b. The books about Abraham Lincoln were overdue at the library.
c. Emily had not started her school project and it was due the next day.
c. Emily had not started her school project and it was due the next day.
The police officer told the robber to cease when he came out of the bank. There was nowhere for the thief to go. The pursuit was over.
What does cease mean?
a) stop; end
b) continue
c) answer questions
a) stop; end
Ms. B.'s birthday is this month. What day is it on?
June 14th
Where did Esperanza move?
California
What is the main idea of this paragraph
The crop that gives the most food to humans and animals in the United States is corn. Most of the corn gornw is for use as animal feed. The farmers of the United States produce about one half of all the corn grown in the world.
a. Corn is grown as feed for humans and animals
b. Corn is grown all over the world.
c. Corn is important as it is used for many different things.
a. Corn is gornw as feed for humans and animals.
Anna and Sophie sat in their chairs staring straight ahead for nearly two hours. They did not talk or hardly move, but they were not bored at all.
Where were Anna and Sophie?
a. taking a test
b. the movies
c. a baseball game.
b. the movies
The police gather evidence from the crime scene to solve the case. During the trial the prosecution will need that evidence to prove the suspect is guilty.
What does evidence mean?
a)opinions and guesses
b)facts/information to prove something
c)capture a suspect
b) facts/information to prove something
True or False - Ms. McG finally got her pet fish
False
Esperanza likes who in the story
What is the main idea of this paragraph
One kind of fish that looks a lot like a snake is the eel. It is very long, thin fish with fins running along most of the top and botton of its body. Eels come in a variety of sizes, from about two feet two six feet long.
a. The eel look somewhat like a snake.
b. The eel is a dangerous fish.
c. The eel is related to the snake.
a. The eel look somewhat like a snake.
Derek yelled "I'm open!" toward the boy with the ball. The boy passed the ball to Derek and he made his shot. The crowd cheered as two more points were added to the score.
What sport was Derek playing?
a. tennis
b. soccer
c. basketball
c. basketball
When the presidential candidate won the race, he was filled with a feeling of jubilation. His entire team was excited and felt their work payed off.
What does jubilation mean?
a)feeling defeated
b)winning
c)feeling happy and triumphant
c)feeling happy and triumphant
Ms. McG worked at which elementary school last year?
Hurffville
Why did Esperanza's family have to leave Mexico?
Her Uncle wanted to marry Mama.
What is the main idea of this paragraph
The fruit that grows in more parts of the world than any othe ris the apple. Apples can be eaten raw or can be cooked. Applesauce, apple butter, and apple cider are three popular apple treats. The US is the leading producer of apples.
a. Eat at least one apple a day.
b. The apple is the world's most common fruit.
c. Apples are hard to grow.
b. The apple is the world's most common fruit.
It was May 10th. Jason shut his bedroom door. Then he found the present he hid in his closet. He wrapped it carefully in pink paper. "Only three days left until Sunday!" he thought.
Who will Jason give his present to?
a. His mother for Christmas
b. His father for Father's Day
c. His mother for Mother's Day
c. His mother for Mother's Day
The feeble old lady was trying to lift a heavy bag. She wasn’t able to get the bag off the ground, so the high school students helped her.
What does feeble mean?
a)weak because of age or illness
b)strong
c)small in stature
a)weak because of age or illness
Ms. B and Ms. McG started working at BHMS in this year
2018
What is the theme of Esperanza rising?
Never give up hope!
What is the main idea of this paragraph?
One of the worst houshold pets in the world is a cockroach. It can eat every kind of food. They are a health hazzard, as they spread disease and germs. The cockroach has lived for millions of years. They have changed very little over that period of time.
a. There is no easy way to kill cockroaches.
b. Cockroaches have existed for a long time.
c. Cockroaches often bite people.
b. Cockroaches have existed for a long time.
Cody knew he was in trouble. He looked glumy at the math test on the desk in front of him. The door open and Mr. Adams came into the office. "I've called your parents and they're on their way" he said.
What is Cody in trouble?
a. because he failed his math test
b. because he cheated on his math test
c. because he was rude to his math teacher.
b. because he cheated on his math test
When you have trouble understanding a word in a book, you can use the surrounding context to help you figure out the meaning. The other words or sentences are full of clues and more information.
What does context mean?
a)pages in a book
b)clues to help with understanding
c)a definition
b)clues to help with understanding
Who does Ms. McG share a birthday with?
Joe Carey!