Esperanza Rising
Ramona catches this disease which lands her in the hospital.
Valley Fever
Theme means:
A) the events of the story
B) the way the characters develop and change in the story
C) the deeper meaning or lesson of the story
C) the deeper meaning or lesson of the story
Identify the verb in the sentence below, and state whether it is an action or linking verb:
The waiter carried the food to the table.
carried - action verb
__________ is a feeling or opinion toward a person or a group of people that is based on assumptions and stereotypes.
A) sympathy
B) prejudice
C) cope
B) prejudice
The world's largest ocean is the _______.
Pacific
How has Esperanza changed as the story goes on?
She has become more mature, taken on more responsibility, and begun to see the world from a different perspective, no longer being rich.
Identify the problem:
"Hi, may I please have a large pizza?" asked the customer.
Sure, would you like any toppings? responded the cashier.
The second piece of dialogue does not have quotation marks.
Identify the verb in the sentence below, and state whether it is an action or linking verb:
Bob is a good singer.
is - linking verb
When a group of people stop working in an effort to get their boss to give them better pay or working conditions:
strike
What is the largest bird?
ostrich
Which major weather event plays a part in the story?
A) hurricane
B) dust bowl
C) tornado
B) dust bowl
What does writing in first person, second person, and third person mean?
A first-person narrator is a character in the story, using "I" or "we". A second-person narrator speaks directly to the reader using "you". A third-person narrator is outside the story, telling it about other characters using "he," "she," or "they"
Identify the verb in the sentence below, and state whether it is an action or linking verb:
The flower smelled very nice.
smelled - linking verb
"Javier tried to cope with the noise, but he couldn’t focus on his book." Based on the context, what does cope most likely mean?
A) Escape from something difficult
B) Deal with or manage something challenging
C) Avoid something completely
D) Pretend something isn’t happening
B) Deal with or manage something challenging
In the Wednesday series, Wednesday Addams is played by actress _______________.
Jenny Ortega
The two babies that Esperanza helps take care of are named:
Peppe and Lupe
DAILY DOUBLE: Is the example below direct or indirect characterization?
Cameron paced around the room. He tried to watch tv to pass the time, but he couldn't focus. He checked his email again, but still nothing. Cameron slammed his fist on the desk.
indirect
Identify the problem in this sentence:
The weekend was rainy we ate soup.
It is a run-on!
"The weekend was rainy we ate soup" -> two independent clauses should be split up
A _________ system decides your job, where you live, and who you can marry based on the family you were born into and how much wealth/power you have.
caste
This University in Central Jersey has sports teams known as The Scarlett Knights.
Rutgers
What do they use on their hands to help their irritated skin?
avocado
Take the following passage, which is written using direct characterization, and rewrite it using indirect characterization:
Sal was tired after work. He walked across the room and sat down on the couch, exhausted.
Answers will vary
Identify all three problems in this paragraph:
The Giants finally beat the Eagles it was a big win. Played really well. Their fans were happy they celebrated after the game.
The Giants finally beat the Eagles it was a big win. = run-on
Played really well. = fragment
Their fans were happy they celebrated after the game. = run-on
Capricious:
A) Acting on sudden changes in mood or behavior
B) To affect or change someone or something
C) A place where farm workers live, often in poor conditions
D) Having an elegant manner or style; showing good taste
A) Acting on sudden changes in mood or behavior
In the word "pretty," the E is pronounced like a short I.
In "women," the O is pronounced like a short I.
In what familiar 4-letter word is U pronounced like a short I?
busy