Esperanza Rising
Who is the main character in this novel?
Who is Esperanza?
Who is the main scientist featured in "The Most Beautiful Roof in the World?"
Who is Meg Lowman?
What sport did Jackie Robinson Play?
What is baseball?
What is a natural disaster?
What is a major natural event that causes damage?
What is a comparison using words "like" or "as"
What is a simile
Why does Esperanza and her family leave Mexico?
Because her father dies and they are forced to leave their home
What is the "most beautiful roof in the world" referring to?
What is the rainforest canopy?
Why is Jackie Robinson important in history?
What is he broke the color barrier in MLB
Name one example of a natural disaster?
What are hurricane, earthquake, flood, wildfire, tornado, tsunami, and volcano eruption?
What is a metaphor?
A comparison between two unlike things without using "like" or "as"
What is one major theme of Esperanza Rising
What is perseverance and overcoming challenges ?
Why is the rainforest canopy important?
It is home to many plants and animals and helps scientists study ecosystems
What is racism, unfair treatment, and discrimination?
How do natural disasters affect communities?
They can destroy homes, hurt people, and damage nature.
It is raining cats and dogs, is an example of what
An idiom
How does Esperanza change throughout the novel?
What is she becomes more independent, hardworking, and understanding of others
What challenges did Meg Lowman face while studying the rainforest?
dangerous weather, climbing tall trees, animals, and difficult conditions
What character trait helped Jackie Robinson succeed?
What is courage, perseverance, self-control, and determination?
What are some ways communities recover after disasters?
What is the climax in a plot diagram
The most exciting or important part of the story
What is one major symbol in the book and what does it represent?
What is Abuelita's blanket? WHat is Family, hope, and tradition
What is one main idea of the Most Beautiful Roof in the World
Scientist work hard to study and protect the rainforest
What was Jackie Robinson's manager's name?
Who is Branch Rickey?
What lesson can people learn from natural disasters?
Communities are stronger when people work together and prepare ahead of time
Put these plot diagram parts in order- climax, resolution, rising action, exposition, and falling action